Name ______________________________________________________ Class ___________ Date __________________________
Biomes & Ecosystems
INTRODUCTION:
A biome is a large group of ecosystems that share the same types of biotic and abiotic factors.
There are land biomes and aquatic biomes, each with organisms adapted to the conditions
characteristic to that particular biome (within their range of tolerance). These conditions are due
to the specific climatic zones that each biome can be found in.
Imagine you are a visitor to the planet earth and you only have time to explore ONE location.
Your job will be to research and present your findings to future intergalactic travelers (your
classmates) so that if or when they travel to your location they are able to act and travel in an
environmentally friendly fashion.
You and your partner will design an advertisement or
presentation of your biome in the form of a poster board. Biomes will be chosen for you; follow
the requirements listed below in order to build your presentation.
PURPOSE:
During this project you will be able to summarize the relationship between the climatic zone and
the biomes associated with them. You will also discover how living things interact with each
other and their abiotic surroundings. As you listen to presentations you will gather information
associated with other areas of the world.
BIOMES INCLUDE:
~ Tropical Rainforest
~ Grassland
~ Desert
~ Deciduous Forest
~ Tundra
~ Taiga (boreal forest)
~ Marine
~ Freshwater
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Introduction:
1. State the biome’s name and group members’ names.
2. Provide an image that is eye-catching and related to the information in your presentation.
Climate:
3. Give a description of the climate in your biome representing the average temperature and
precipitation in your biome.
Location:
4. Supply a map that highlights where your biome is specifically located on earth. (Black and
white images will not work for this.)
5. Create a list of two or more countries that your biome can be located in.
Biotic Interactions:
6. Make a list of 5 heterotrophs found in your biome.
7. Make a list of 5 autotrophs found in your biome.
8. Provide a minimum of 2 pictures or drawings.
9. Draw one food chain that cannot be found in any others.
Unique Information:
10. Identify THREE factors that makes your biome unique in comparison to others. This can
include ways humans rely on certain natural resources, negative human impact, if the biome is
uniquely described or set up (such as having layers, tides, biodiversity…etc.).
Name: _____________________________ Partner:_____________________________
Biome Project
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Category
Biome and names
Visuals/Neatness
Climate Description
Biome Map
Country List
5 Heterotrophs
5 Autotrophs
Organisms images
Food chain
Unique Info
Presentation
Total Points
Points Possible
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40
Points Earned
Name: _____________________________ Partner:_____________________________
Biome Project
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Category
Biome and names
Visuals/Neatness
Climate Description
Biome Map
Country List
5 Heterotrophs
5 Autotrophs
Organisms images
Food chain
Unique Info
Presentation
Total Points
Points Possible
2
5
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40
Points Earned