1. Objective (READ)
SWBAT identify different
types of biomes.
- Go in order, step 1,
step 2, step 3
- directions are in
parentheses
2. Question of the Day.
(TURN OBJECTIVE INTO A QUESTION)
3. Warm-up (ANSWER)
A. Which climate do you think would have the
greatest population? Explain why.
B. Which climate do you think would have the least
population? Explain why.
Table of Contents
Date
Title
Lesson #
**Thinking Like a Geographer**
8/31
Geographer’s Tools
4
9/2
Weathering
5
9/3
Internal Processes
6
9/7
Climate
7
1. Make a new page called “Climate”.
2. Label it page 7.
Climate Zones
•
As you watch the video list the five types
of climate zones in your notebook?
Climate Zones
Climate
Zones
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Characteristics
Biomes
(ecosystems)
Tropical Climate Zone
• What are the characteristics of this zone?
• TROPICAL: Warm year round; high
humidity; dense vegetation;
• biome = rainforest, savannas.
Climate Zones
Climate
Zones
1. tropical
2.
3.
4.
5.
Characteristics
Warm year round; high
humidity; dense vegetation
Biomes
(ecosystem)
Rainforest,
savannas
Arid Climate Zone
• What are the characteristics of this zone?
• ARID - Little or no rainfall; biome = deserts
Temperate (Mild) Climate Zone
• What are the characteristics of this zone?
• TEMPERATE - Mild to
cool rainy winters;
warm summers, may
be wet or dry.
Biomes =
Temperate
forest,
grasslands
Continental Climate Zone
• What are the characteristics of this zone?
• CONTINENTAL - Wet summers-cool in
some regions and hot in others. Cold
snowy winters
Biomes =
Taiga
Polar Climate Zone
• What are the characteristics of this zone?
• POLAR - Cool to cold
all year with little
snow.
Biomes =
Tundra
Directions
1. Work on either the map or the laptop assignment. Both are due
tomorrow.
Laptop directions:
A. IF YOU CAN LOG IN – S:) Drive
- Log in – Go to my computer – click S:) Student – Student Read Only –
Orso Folder – open the file called “Internal Forces – 10”
B. IF YOU CAN’T LOG IN - Go to our website
- Click the workstation box and log in as admin
- If you can’t log in use our website
- go to www.wg10.wikispaces.com
- it’s the only content on the website
Directions
1. Work on either the map or the laptop assignment. Both are due
tomorrow.
Laptop directions:
A. IF YOU CAN LOG IN – S:) Drive
- Log in – Go to my computer – click S:) Student – Student Read Only –
Orso Folder – open the file called “Internal Forces – 10”
B. IF YOU CAN’T LOG IN - Go to our website
- Click the workstation box and log in as admin
- If you can’t log in use our website
- go to www.wgh10.wikispaces.com
- it’s the only content on the website
Biomes
•
As you watch the
video list the six
biomes in your
notebook?
Biomes
Biomes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Characteristics
Rainforest Biome
• What are the characteristics of this biome?
• Rainforest - Dense forests of different tree
species; unique plants/animals living in
balance.
Grasslands/Savannas Biome
• What are the characteristics of this biome?
• Savanna
(Grassland) - Flat
regions with few
trees; grassy, many
animals
Temperate Forest Biome
• What are the characteristics of this biome?
Temperate Forests Biome
• Temperate Forests –
Deciduous forest or
mixed forests, many
lose their leaves
annually.
Desert Biome
• What are the characteristics of this biome?
• Deserts – Plants/animals that conserve
water and withstand heat; ex. cacti,
Taiga Biome
• What are the characteristics of this biome?
Taiga Biome
• Taiga - Sub-arctic
coniferous (pine tree)
forests; huge
temperature
variations between
summer and winter.
Tundra Biome
• What are the characteristics of this biome?
Tundra Biome
• Tundra - Flat,
treeless lands around
the Arctic Ocean;
permafrost, summer
short and cool.