Biomes Project
Introduction
You have a new job working for a travel agent. You have been hired to create brochures
and posters that will persuade travelers to visit a specific geographical biome. You have
the opportunity to be extremely creative!
The Task
Pick one of the six biomes: Tundra, Taiga, Temperate Deciduous Forest, Tropical Rain
Forest, Grasslands and Desert. You will organize the information into a brochure and
illustrate the biome ecosystem in a poster.
The Process
1. First read through the entire webquest.
2. Once you are familiar with what you will be doing, think in ways to accomplish your
tasks.
3. Think the best way to accomplish your task and make a quick plan.
4. Research your biome topics. (See Resources and Criteria lists.) When you are
researching, make sure that you save all of your work in the same place each day,
whether it is in a folder, notebook or on a computer. Keep track of who is logged in
on the computer and where you save your information so that you can find it when
you need it.
5. If you find that you need more information in some areas, research further.
6. Use the brochure template to compile your research information. Directions are
provided on the template for you to follow. This brochure should be approved by me
before you print a final copy (we will print in color) so we don't waste paper or ink.
7. Complete poster. We will find a place to display these so make sure that you are
neat and careful.
8. Click on the self evaluation link and print the worksheet. Complete the self
evaluation worksheet.
Brochure
brochures must include the following:
 Name of biome
 Labelled map illustrating biome location(s)
 Landforms
 Animal life
 Plant life
 Climate
 Your brochure must be edited and assembled in a neat, organized manner.
Poster
Your poster may be drawn and colored or made with cut and pasted pictures, but must include the
following:
 Biome name
 Landforms
 Prevailing precipitation obvious
 Ten animals
 Ten plants
Resources
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Internet Biome Links:
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm
You may also use the Google bar - type in the name of your biome - be careful where you go
when you are on the internet...
 Encyclopedias
 Public library, classroom library collection
 School library
 Zoo Books
 Science text, Scott Foresman
Evaluation & Reflection (See Rubrics)
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Chart comparing similarities and differences among biomes
Biome brochure
Self evaluation - reflection