3rd Quarter Biome Project
Due: Tuesday, February 19th
Using the following pages as resources, each student will create a biome project chosen from
the list below. You will be working as individuals, no groups will be allowed. Choose the biome
and project that interests you most. Once you have chosen your project you will receive a
packet of information and resources to help you. Have fun! Be creative!
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Poster
Brochure
Compare and Contrast Paper
(choose 2 biomes)
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3-D Biome Model
Big Book
Scrapbook
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Desert
Temperate Rain Forest
Tropical Rain Forest
Grasslands
Savanna
Choose from the following Biome choices:
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Deciduous Forest
Boreal Forest
Tundra
Fresh water
Marine
Below is a list of information that MUST be included in each project:
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Map with biome locations shaded
Weather & Climate
o Temperature
o Precipitation
Landforms
o Mountains
o Bodies of water
o Canyons
o Islands
Animal species (4)
o 2-3 adaptations animals need to survive in the biome
Plant species (4)
o 2-3 adaptations plants need to survive in the biome
Relationships
o Predator-Prey (2)
o Competition (2)
Limiting Factors (see Chapter 1)
o Biotic
o Abiotic
Research Sites
Use the sites provided to research information about the biome you have chosen. This is just a
starting point. You may also access online encyclopedias or the local library. Be sure to
reference ALL sources you use! A template will be given to help you stay organized.
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http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/rforest/index.htm
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http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/rforest.html
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http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Laboratory/Biome/biorainforest.html
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http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm
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http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/biomes/biomes.cfm
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http://www.worldbiomes.com/
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http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/index.html
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http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/aquatic.html
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http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/
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http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Experiments/Biome/graphs.php#coniferous
Biome Diorama
Construct a 3-dimensional model of a biome in a large shoe box.
Include on the inside:
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Plants that live in your biome (4)
Animals that live in your biome (4)
Terrain of your biome (Is it mountainous, flat, shoreline, etc.?)
Abiotic and biotic factors unique to your biome
Place on the back and sides:
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A world map showing the location of the biome (Be sure to color or outline the
location of your biome on the map.)
A graph or table with the temperature and precipitation
A list of adaptations plants and animals must have to live in your biome.
Relationships: 2 predator-prey and 2 competition
All written information must be typed and attached to the diorama.
Biome Brochure
Congratulations! You have just landed your dream job: Travel Agent!!! The manager at
the travel agency you work at has just given you your first assignment. All of their travel
brochures are old and out-of-date. Your job is to redesign a brochure of your choice.
Choose a biome and get to work!
You may type up your brochure using Microsoft Publisher, Word, or any other word
processing program of your choosing. Below is a sample of how to set up your brochure in
Publisher. Good luck!
Launch Microsoft Publisher
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Choose an Informational Brochure
o Select 3 Panel page design
o Select None for form
Page 1
o Left Hand Column  Place a map of your biome
 Shade in the areas of the world where travelers could go experience all
your biome has to offer!
o Middle Column  Insert a Text Box for your WORKS CITED
 Include ALL sources of information, including graphics
 Use the bibliography worksheet as a guide
 Include your names
 Include your class period
 A graphic is optional
o Right Hand Column  Include a descriptive title
(Ex. - The Rainforest - The Diverse Biome )
 Describe your biome
 Location
 General characteristics
 A graphic is required
Page 2
o Left Hand Column  Describe the Physical / Abiotic features
of the biome
 Temperature
 Precipitation
 Landforms
 Bodies of water
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A graphic is optional in this column,
but there must be at least one graphic
in one of the columns on page 2
Middle Column  Describe the Living / Biotic factors of the
biome
 Plants
 minimum of 4
 Animals
 minimum of 4
 Describe two examples of competition
 Describe two examples of a predator-prey relationship
 A graphic is optional in this column,
but there must be at least one graphic
in one of the columns on page 2
Right Hand Column  Describe the adaptations of plants and
animals that are needed to survive in
the biome
 Give at least two examples of animal adaptations
 Give at least two examples of a plant adaptation
 A graphic is optional in this column,
but there must be at least one graphic
in one of the columns on page 2
Biome Scrapbook
Create a scrapbook about your chosen biome. Decorate the cover based on your biome. Use
pictures, examples, captions, and drawings to fill your pages. Your scrapbook should include
at least 1 page of each of the following:
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Map with biome shaded
Weather & Climate
o Temperature
o Precipitation
Landforms
o Mountains
o Bodies of water
o Canyons
o Islands
Animal species (4)
o 2-3 adaptations animals need to survive in the biome
Plant species (4)
2-3 adaptations plants need to survive in the biome
Relationships
o Predator-Prey (2)
o Competition (2)
Limiting Factors (see Chapter 1)
o Biotic
o Abiotic
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Get creative and have fun!!!!!!
Biome Paper
Choose 2 biomes to write a compare/contrast essay. Your paper must have at least 5
paragraphs and include the following information:
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Attach a map with each biome shaded in different colors
Weather & Climate
o Temperature
o Precipitation
Landforms
o Mountains
o Bodies of water
o Canyons
o Islands
Animal species (4)
o 2-3 adaptations animals need to survive in the biome
Plant species (4)
o 2-3 adaptations plants need to survive in the biome
Relationships
o Predator-Prey (2)
o Competition (2)
Limiting Factors (see Chapter 1)
o Biotic
o Abiotic
Papers must be typed, 12 pt. font, and double spaced.
*HINT: To help you stay organized, create a Venn diagram for the 2 biomes you have chosen.
Biome Poster
Create a poster to inform people about your biome. Make sure to include the following
information:
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Map with the biome shaded
Weather & Climate
o Temperature
o Precipitation
Landforms
o Mountains
o Bodies of water
o Canyons
o Islands
Animal species (4)
o 2-3 adaptations animals need to survive in the biome
Plant species (4)
o 2-3 adaptations plants need to survive in the biome
Relationships
o Predator-Prey (2)
o Competition (2)
Limiting Factors (see Chapter 1)
o Biotic
o Abiotic
Make sure all the writing is clear and legible. Pictures and illustrations must be visible and
colorful. Don’t make them too small! There is a lot of information you need to include, so
think about how you will arrange everything before you glue it down. You can use a poster
board or a tri-fold board to fit all the requirements.
Biome Big Book
Using the example we read in class as a guide, create a Big Book about your chosen biome.
Your book should have at least 7 pages. Make your print large and your pictures big and
colorful! Remember, this type of book is usually read to beginning readers. Your Big Book
should have at least 1 page of each of the following:
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Map with biome shaded
Weather & Climate
o Temperature
o Precipitation
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Landforms
o Mountains
o Bodies of water
o Canyons
o Islands
Animal species (4)
o 2-3 adaptations animals need to survive in the biome
Plant species (4)
o 2-3 adaptations plants need to survive in the biome
Relationships
o Predator-Prey (2)
o Competition (2)
Limiting Factors (see Chapter 1)
o Biotic
o Abiotic
Get creative and have fun!!!!!!