Biome Explorations

By: Kim Caley, Angelia Cuzmar, Terri Cosby, and Lisa Williams

Arctic and Tundra RegionDecidious ForestsConiferous ForestsRainforestsDesertsGrasslandsAquatic Environments: Salt water and fresh water

What are the biomes of the world?

Choose 1 biome, copy this chart below in your science notebook, and fill it in!

Name of biome:______________

What Key Information Do I Need?

Vegetation Animals (predator/prey)

Climate Physical Features

World Biomes by Harcourt

Blue Planet

Brainpop

Study Jams by Scholastic

Come Explore These Biomes:

You may choose:A Paper Slide (click on the link to follow the steps)

Tellagami (click on the link to see a demo)

Educreation (click to see sample)

A Google presentation (like this one)

Now create a presentation to share your information with your class.

How Will I Be Graded?

4 3 2 1

Completed Table All Cells Complete

Most cells completed

Some cells completed

No written work

Accuracy All details are accurate

Most information is accurate

Need more details

Little to no details

Presentation:Engaging, Visually Appealing, Creative

All components present

3 out of 4 components present

2 out of 4 components present

1 out of 4 components present

Collaboration All members participated

Most members participated

Some members participated

Little cooperation present

Food Chain Fun

Biome Basketball

Build an Online Habitat--great for partners!

Some Interactive Fun!

As you view the presentations, select 2 biomes to compare and contrast in a T-chart1. How are they alike?2. How are they different?3. Select 1 animal that would not survive in each biome and explain why.

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