BIOMES of the World
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INTRODUCTION
Every biome of the world is a truly magical place. Its structure is complex, consisting of many levels each with its characteristic plants and animals. Each organism has its own niche in the biome.
The goal of this project is to understand the interdependent roles of plants, animals, the physical landscape and the influence of humans on the biomes of the world. Your research should lead you to understand that the balance of each biome affects our global ecosystem.
In this project, students will research different biomes across the world. Each student will choose a different biome from the following list:
- Freshwater Biome - Wetland/Marsh
- Grassland/Savanna - Tropical Rain Forest
- Tundra - deciduous/taiga Forest
- Desert - Saltwater Biome
Each student will be required to make a travel brochure describing their biome. For extra credit, students may create a diorama (3-D model) of their biome. The model should be no larger than 30cm x 30 cm.
Travel Brochure:
You have a new summer job working for a travel agency. You have been hired to create a tri-fold brochure that will persuade travelers to visit a specific geographical biome. Use this opportunity to be especially creative!
Diorama (3-D Model) Extra Credit:
Your diorama will be a model of your biome to show your clients where they will be visiting.
§ The diorama must have the following:
o Landforms
o Animals
o Plants
o Name of the biome.
- Students may use drawings, pictures from magazines, plastic animals/plants.
RESEARCH
Your textbook is a useful resource. The following websites will also help your research.
Websites relevant for all biomes
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/biomes.html
http://www.allaboutnature.com/biomes/
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/
http://www.worldbiomes.com/default.htm
http://www.radford.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/intro.html
http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/icecaps.html
Tundra
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/tundra/index.htm
Desert
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/deserts.html
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/desert/index.htm
Grassland
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/grasslnd/index.htm
Tropical Rain Forest
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/forests.html#tropical
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/rforest/index.htm
Deciduous forest
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/forests.html#tropical
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/rforest/index.htm
Coniferous forest
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/forests.html#tropical
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/taiga/index.htm
Rubric
Every biome of the world is a truly magical place. Its structure is complex, consisting of many levels each with its characteristic plants and animals. Each organism has its own niche in the biome.
The goal of this project is to understand the interdependent roles of plants, animals, the physical landscape and the influence of humans on the biomes of the world. Your research should lead you to understand that the balance of each biome affects our global ecosystem.
In this project, students will research different biomes across the world. Each student will choose a different biome from the following list:
- Freshwater Biome - Wetland/Marsh
- Grassland/Savanna - Tropical Rain Forest
- Tundra - deciduous/taiga Forest
- Desert - Saltwater Biome
Each student will be required to make a travel brochure describing their biome. For extra credit, students may create a diorama (3-D model) of their biome. The model should be no larger than 30cm x 30 cm.
Travel Brochure:
You have a new summer job working for a travel agency. You have been hired to create a tri-fold brochure that will persuade travelers to visit a specific geographical biome. Use this opportunity to be especially creative!
- You will research the critical issues of your biome and create a brochure that illustrates your research.
- You will use your brochure to advertise your biome and teach your classmates about the critical issues surrounding your biome.
Diorama (3-D Model) Extra Credit:
Your diorama will be a model of your biome to show your clients where they will be visiting.
§ The diorama must have the following:
o Landforms
o Animals
o Plants
o Name of the biome.
- Students may use drawings, pictures from magazines, plastic animals/plants.
RESEARCH
Your textbook is a useful resource. The following websites will also help your research.
Websites relevant for all biomes
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/biomes.html
http://www.allaboutnature.com/biomes/
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/
http://www.worldbiomes.com/default.htm
http://www.radford.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/intro.html
http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/icecaps.html
Tundra
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/tundra/index.htm
Desert
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/deserts.html
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/desert/index.htm
Grassland
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/grasslnd/index.htm
Tropical Rain Forest
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/forests.html#tropical
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/rforest/index.htm
Deciduous forest
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/forests.html#tropical
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/rforest/index.htm
Coniferous forest
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/forests.html#tropical
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/taiga/index.htm
Rubric
- Title, name and headings 2
- *Map of the world with your biome clearly indicated 4
- *Introduction – biome overview – Persuade travelers to visit 4
- *Climate data
- Temperature 1
- Rainfall 1
- *Animal Life
- Description of dominant animal life 1
- 5 pictures or illustrations 1.5
- Endangered species 1
- *Plant Life
- Description of dominant plant life 1
- 5 pictures or illustrations 1.5
- Endangered species 1
- *Physical Landscape/ Habitat
- Landforms and features that impact biome life 2
- 3 pictures or illustrations 1.5
- *Human Influences
- Human environment interactions (positive or negative) 2
- Conservation efforts 1
- 2 Pictures or illustrations 1
- *Food Web for your biome 3.5
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