Summer Assignment #2 : Biome Project
You will be putting together a Prezi or Powerpoint presentation on 1 Terrestrial, 1 Saltwater, and 1
Freshwater Biome. Each topic numbered below should be on its own slide. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE
your written information!!!!!!!!!! Make sure that your font is big enough to see and that you do not put too
much information on one slide. Be mindful of the color of your background and font together. You will
get points off if it is not easy to read. Each biome will be a grade unto itself so this is worth 3 project
grades! You must cover the following information: (each point/slide is worth ~6.5 points)
THESE WILL BE PRESENTED IN CLASS THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL.
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Where (geographically) this biome is found on our planet.
Photographs of your biome
Geographic location (on a world map)
Abiotic factors specific to your biome and how they affect the ecosystem
Biotic factors specific to your biome and how they affect the ecosystem
Limiting factors - density-dependent and density-independent
Organisms found in this ecosystem
i. a. producers
(6 minimum)
ii. b. consumers - primary, secondary, tertiary, etc. (8 minimum)
Food web of at least ten different organisms (made by you, not downloaded)
Predator-prey relationships within the ecosystem (2 examples)
Energy (productivity) pyramid, biomass pyramid, or population pyramid for one
community within this ecosystem
Feature an endangered animal or plant found in your ecosystem and give evidence as to
why it is endangered. Include the latest population estimates for this organism if
possible.
Succession - primary or secondary (what would be happening and what organisms
would be involved). Remember this must be specific to your biome.
The impact of human activity on this ecosystem (Including at least one biogeochemical
cycle)
Predictions of what may/will happen to this ecosystem in the future.
Conclude with Ten “FAQ’S” about your biome or Top Ten Reasons to visit this biome.
BIOME TOPICS
Terrestrial Biomes:
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Desert
Temperate Grassland (Prairie)
Chaparral
Tropical Rain Forest
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Polar Grassland (Tundra)
Tropical Grassland (Savanna)
Taiga/Coniferous Forest
Temperate Rain Forest
Saltwater Aquatic Biomes:
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Open Ocean
Coral Reefs
Estuaries/Coastal Wetlands
Freshwater Aquatic Biomes:
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Lakes/Ponds
Streams/Rivers
Wetlands/Bogs/Marshes/Swamps