Science 10: Biome Poster Project
Due Date: _______________________________________________
Your task:
In this culminating activity of the “Ecosystems” unit of science 10, you will demonstrate the relationships between
ecological balance and the sustainability of life in a chosen biome. You are to choose one of the five biomes given by
Ms. Roberts (i.e. Tundra, Boreal Forest, Temperate Deciduous Forest, temperate rainforest or Grassland). You will
then work through the following instructions, and hand in your poster with the required written portions for
evaluation.
You will create: A colourful and complete poster that shows the following:
Criteria and Instructions:
 A map to show the location of the biome in the world
 An example climatograph (using blue for precipitation and red for temperature)
 Your poster must include an example with image(s) to represent each of the following:
a) A producer
Include a summary: An adaptation the producer has to survive in its environment
c) A primary consumer
Include a summary: An adaptation the consumer has to survive in its environment, what it eats, common
predators
d) A secondary consumer or Top Predator
Include a summary: An adaptation the producer has to survive in its environment, what it eats
f) Two abiotic factors important to the habitat of these organisms and their community. Be specific. Does this
relate to adaptations that the organisms have?
g) An endangered species in the biome
Include a summary: What is causing the challenge to this organism’s existance
h) An introduced/ invasive species in the biome which has upset the balance
Include a summary: History and impact. Where did the organism originate? How is the organism impacting the
biome?
 Draw and attach a labelled food web for your biome.
Include at least four trophic levels and at least one
herbivore, one omnivore, a top carnivore, and a decomposer. This should be in full colour and of high quality.
 Identify and include information about an environmental problem created by humans that disrupts either
the carbon cycle or the nitrogen cycle in the biome (ie: abundant industry causing increase CO2 levels in the
atmosphere) Summarize the problems created. Propose a course of action. Be sure to take into account both
human and environmental needs.
Researching this Project:
Possible Sources of Information
www.davidsuzuki.org
www.ontarionature.org
www.nature.ca
www.nwf.org http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca www.mbgnet.net
www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome
www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/biomes.html
www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/9k.html
www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes
http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/
REFERENCES:
Be sure to include a list of references that you used. The following format should be used to list references:
For books:
Author. (year of publishing). Title. Location of publisher: Publisher.
Example:
Ritter, B. (2001). Unit 1: Sustaining Ecosystems, Science 10. Scarborough, Ontario: Nelson Thomson Learning.
For websites:
Url. Title of article. Author if available. (Year of publishing if available).
Example:
www.naturalencounters.com The Anatomy of Parrot Behavior. Martin, S. (2002)
Evaluation
Name(s)________________________
Rubric: Biome Poster
Evaluative Criteria
Understanding
Ecology Concepts
Ideas
Connections
(Level 1-2)
-Choice of items
represents a partially
accurate construction of
the biome.
-Understanding of
biome chosen and its
ecological balance.
Understanding of the - Demonstrates a
Biome
beginning understanding
of biome components.
- Understanding of
chosen biome and
organisms within it
Reasoning and
- Reasoning is supported
Justifications
with limited detail or
examples.
- supporting
information above
with evidence and
examples
Communication and
- Demonstrates limited
Layout
use of scientific
terminology and writing
has spelling or
- Communication
grammatical errors, which
using appropriate
scientific terminology, interfere with legibility.
proper grammar and
language conventions
- Layout and display is
of a high quality.
References
- No reference list is
present.
(Level 2-3)
- Choice of items
represents an accurate
construction of the biome.
Extensions
- Demonstrates a clear
understanding of biome
components and its
ecological balance.
(Level 4)
- Choice of items
represents an accurate
construction of the biome
with view to the
interrelationships of
components.
- Demonstrates a superior
understanding of biome
components and its
ecological balance.
- Reasoning is supported
with considerable details or
examples.
- Reasoning is supported
with numerous details and
examples.
- student includes all
required information but
does not summarize
- Demonstrates
appropriate scientific
terminology and writing
skills.
- Student is able to
summarize key points and
information
- Highly skilled in using
scientific terms and in
writing.
- Includes ample images
-Layout could have been
more organized
- Satisfactory reference list
with 2-3 references cited.
-Reference list is
comprehensive and in
an appropriate format
-Layout is appealing. Using
appropriate images and
examples
- Limited whitespace
- Superior reference list
with 4 or more references
cited.
EVALUATION:
General Poster Rubric mark =
Food Web:
______ x 2 = ______/ 40
_______/ 5
Total:
Environmental Problem Assessment Nitrogen/Carbon Cycle _______/ 5
___________
/ 50