Biome Project
There are large areas on Earth that have similar climates and distinct plant
and animal populations. Each biome has its own producers, consumers, and
decomposers. A biome usually covers parts of several continents (each continent
has several biomes). There are six land biomes on Earth. These include the:
tropical rain forest
grasslands
desert
deciduous forest (temperate)
taiga
tundra
Your Job:
Research one biome and in a power point presentation include the following
information:
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A title slide with your MLA heading
Areas where you can find this biome (Location)
(*a map would be helpful)
Average amount of rain (precipitation) per year
The average temperature
Plants found in this biome (at least 5)
Plant adaptations (at least 2)
Animals found in this biome (at least 5)
Animal adaptations (at least 2)
Problems facing your biome (at least 1)
Interesting facts about the biome (at least 5)
Bibliography slide (list all sources you use)
Make sure the PowerPoint is colorful, contains pictures, and the writing is large
enough for the whole class to see.
You must also provide the class with a handout that includes all the key facts about
your biome. This will be used as a study tool for the test. Please be sure to provide
a copy for each student in the class.
Finally, you will present this information in a 2-3 minute speech to the class.
You may have note cards to guide you in your presentation but you should NOT
read your presentation to the class. A good presentation is one where you are well
informed on the topic. Each person in the group must speak during the
presentation. You may also bring in any other visual aids that may add to your
presentation.
This project is due on ___________ ____
BIOME WEBSITES
 http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm
 http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/biomes/biomes.html
 http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/index.html
 http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/index1.html
 www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/
 http://www.radford.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/intro.htm
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 http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php
 www.mbgnet.net/
 http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/biomes.html
 http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/B/Biomes.html
 http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Experiments/Biome/
 http://www.geo.arizona.edu/Antevs/biomes/
Biome Project Rubric
Name(s) ________________________________________
Points
Earned
Title Slide-MLA
Location
Avg. precipitation
Avg. temperature
Plants (5)
Plant Adaptations (2)
Animals (5)
Animal Adaptations
(2)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Problems (1)
5
Interesting facts (5)
5
Bibliography
Pictures
Grammar and
Spelling
Overall appearance
and organization of
PowerPoint
Oral Presentation
5
5
Participation
Use of class time
10
5
5
10
10
TOTAL: ________________________________