Name _____________________________________ Period ______
Biome Mini Project
Given your assigned biome, create a presentation, brochure, or infographic that highlights the
following:
1. Regions of the world the biome is located
2. A map highlighting the areas the biome is located.
3. Climate description with average rainfall and precipitation.
4. A climograph for the areas the biome is found.
5. Describe the landscape and show an image.
6. 3 plants found there. Include how they help the ecosystem and a picture.
7. 3 animals found there. Include how they help the ecosystem and a picture.
8. A short video clip from the biome.
9. Use the rubric on the back for a complete list of what to include in your project.
You must present this information. You need to KNOW the details, not just read them.
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
● Canva
● Piktochart
● Google drawing
● Google slides
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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Provided rubric with 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
-climograph for the biome included
-climograph for the biome described
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
Short video clip, max time 2.5 minutes.
Presented information without just reading it from the slides
Made eye contact with the audience
Presentation is an attractive design
Creative design elements included
Final score for project