TEACHER:
C. gibson
CLASS Environmental Science
OBJECTIVE/OUTCOME
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
To define biome and compare and contrast
terrestrial and aquatic biomes
To describe characteristics and
locations of rain forests, coniferous
forests, and deciduous forests
To describe characteristics and locations of
marine and freshwater biomes
May2-6
TEACHING STRATEGIES/ ACTIVITIES
ASSESSMENT
Students will be reading , comparing and contrasting
terrestrial and aquatic biomes . Explaining the effects
of precipitation and temperatures. Explain the effects
of latitude and altitude describe how salinity and
water depth affect aquatic biomes
End of section
quiz
Students will be conducting an experiment on
salinity.
Students will be reading to define the characteristics
of rain forest biomes
Describe how rain forest organisms have adapted to
survive page 169-172
Students will compare and contrast deciduous and
coniferous forest biomes
Quiz at end of
section
Drawing
Draw the rainforest model on page 176 color it and
list layers. Read 176-180 181-
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
To describe characteristics and
locations of grasslands, tundra, and
deserts
Students will be reading, discussing, and describing how grassland
biomes are different from forest biomes. They will be reading
183-190
To review the chapter
Students will compare and contrast desert
and tundra biomes. The plants and animals
and their adaptations.
To test knowledge acquired from the
chapter.
Describe desert plants, animals, and threats
to each. Take a test from chap
Review quiz
HOMEWORK