Interactions in Ecosystems
Land Biomes
Author: Misty D. Jolly
Date: October 30, 2011, Day Three
Grade Level: 5th
Subject: Science
Frameworks:
 Strand 2: Life Science
 Standard 4: Populations and Ecosystems
 Students shall demonstrate and apply knowledge of populations and ecosystems
using appropriate safety procedures, equipment, and technology.
o LS.4.5.1 Distinguish among and model
 organisms
 populations
 communities
 ecosystems
 biosphere
o LS.4.5.5 Examine the role of limiting factors on the carrying capacity of an
ecosystem:
 Food
 Space
 Water
 Shelter
Overview: This lesson will introduce the different types of biomes and how organisms have
structures or behaviors that help them live in these biomes. The student will observe their
biome and then they will record the data.
Purpose: The purpose of this lesson is to familiarize students with the different characteristics
of land biomes, and how animals adapt to the conditions of the biomes.
Objectives:
 The student describes characteristics of land biomes and gives examples of plants
and animals that live in each.
 The student explains how organisms have adapted to the physical conditions in their
biome.
 The student will apply their knowledge of biomes to create their own biome
Activities:
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Observe Biome in a Baggie experiments
Answer Page 131 and 133 checkpoints during class discussion
Students will create biomes through the use of a foldable
Watch BrainPOP on Land Biomes
(http://www.brainpop.com/science/earthsystem/landbiomes/preview.weml)
Resources/Materials Needed:
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Text book
Science notebook
Lab sheet
Construction Paper
PowerPoint