Make a booklet to explain biomes and aquatic ecosystems to seventh graders.
1.
Explain each ecosystem, include: a.
The plants and animals you would find in each ecosystem. b.
Climate, average temperature, average rain/snow fall c.
Where in the world you would find this biome, or ecosystem
2.
Draw a colored picture of each ecosystem
3.
Information can be found on pages 462-474 in the text book, and on the internet.
Explain and draw each of the following ecosystems:
1.
Tropical rain forest
2.
Tropical grasslands (savanna)
3.
Temperate grasslands (prairie)
4.
Desert
5.
Temperate deciduous forest
6.
Temperate rain forest (coniferous forest)
7.
Taiga
8.
Tundra
9.
Marine Ecosystem – Intertidal Zone
10.
Marine Ecosystem – Neritic Zone
11.
Marine Ecosystem – Bathyal and Abyssal Zones
12.
Estuary Ecosystem
13.
Freshwater Ecosystems
Grading:
Cover
Neatness
Pictures
5 points
10 points
5 points each (65)
Descriptions
Total points
10 points each (130)
210