Sunday, September 14, 2008

Biome Project Requirements

  • Biome Project
    There are large areas on Earth that have similar climates and distinct plant and animal populations. Each biome has its own producers, consumers, and decomposers. A biome usually covers parts of several continents (each continent has several biomes). There are six land biomes on Earth. These include the:
  • Grassland
  • Temperate Deciduous Forest
  • Desert
  • Tundra
  • Taiga
  • Tropical Rainforest
  • Aquatic (ocean)

  • Your Job:
    Research one biome and in a power point presentation include the following information:
    1. Areas where you can find this biome (continents)
    2. Amount of rain (precipitation) per year
    3. The average temperature
    4. Unique characteristics
    5. Plants found in this biome
    6. Animals or organisms found in this biome
    7. Animal adaptations that allow these animals to survive in the specific biome
    8. Identify the animals as producers, consumers, or decomposers.
~Make sure the powerpoint is colorful, contains pictures, and the writing is large enough for the whole class to see.
~Finally, you will present this information in a 2-3 minute presentation to the class. A good presentation is one where you are well informed on the topic. Each person in the group must speak during the presentation. You may also bring in any other visual aids that may add to your presentation.


September 15th Lessons / Assignments

Monday: Pass back test and go over answers. Begin Biome technology project! We will be learning about the different biomes of the world. Students will be researching and creating a powerpoint about one of the following biomes: Tundra, Taiga, Tropical Rainforest, Grassland, Desert, Deciduous Forest, or Aquatic (ocean). This will be a week long project with a 2-3 minute presentation requirement at the end. This project will be done entirely in class, and there will be no homework for the week.

Tuesday: Computer Lab: Research Day
Wednesday: Computer Lab: Research Day
Thursday: Computer Lab: Begin putting together power point presentation.
Friday: Computer Lab: Finish putting together power point presentation.

Presentations will be next week!!!