Name _____________________________________ Period ______
Biome Mini Project
Given your assigned biome, create a presentation, brochure, or infographic that highlights the
following:
1. A map of the world highlighting the areas the biome is located.
2. Climate description with average rainfall and temperatures
3. Describe the landscape and show an image.
4. 3 plants found there. Include how they help the ecosystem and a picture.
5. 3 animals found there. Include how they help the ecosystem and a picture.
6. 3 examples of how the 4 spheres of earth interact uniquely to your Biome
7. A short video clip from the biome.
8. Use the rubric on the back for a complete list of what to include in your project.
TERRESTRIAL BIOMES:
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Tundra
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Rainforest
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Savanna
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Taiga
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Temperate forest
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Temperate grassland
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Alpine
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Chaparral
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Desert
AQUATIC BIOMES
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Freshwater
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Freshwater wetlands
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Marine
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Coral reef
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Estuaries
OPTIONS FOR
PRESENTATION
● Google slides
● Canva
● Piktochart
Biome________________________________________________ Due Date ___________
Some sources you may use include:
http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/index.html
http://www.cotf.edu/ETE/modules/msese/earthsysflr/tundra.html
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Experiments/Biome/graphs.php
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/
http://www.aresearchguide.com/biomes.html
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_03/BL_03.html
Name ________________________________ Biome __________________________
Rubric for Biome Mini Project
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First and last name and biome identified
Described biome
List some regions of the world the biome is located
-map highlighting these areas
Climate description of average rainfall and temperature
Describe the landscape
-show an image of the biome
Pictures and names of 3 plants found there
-describe the plant, provide details of how it contributes to the
biome
Pictures and names of 3 animals found there
-describe the animal, provide details of how it contributes to the
biome
3 examples of how the 4 spheres of earth interact uniquely to your
Biome
Short video clip, max time 3 minutes.
Presentation is an attractive design
Creative design elements included
Final score for project