Ecosystem/Biome Diorama
Ok Scientists, I have found a mission for you! You are to research an ecosystem or
Biome and create a representation that biome using a shoebox diorama. You will also
need to have a research paper explaining your diorama and the information you found
about your ecosystem or biome. The requirements are as follows:
Diorama:
- You must include at least four (4) biotic factors
-two (2) animals
-two (2) plants
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You must include the habitat of at least one of your animals, this means if one of
your animals is a bird, include its nest in a tree
You must include the predator-prey relationship for one of the animals. This
means that if your animal is a predator, include its food; if its prey, include its
predator(s)
You must include at least two (2) abiotic factors (essential non-living things)
You must accurately represent the given ecosystem. Use various objects and
materials to make your diorama creative.
Research Paper
- You must include a description of the two animals you have chose, include why
you chose them, their habitat, and the predator/prey relationship of each animal
(what they eat or what eats them)
- You must include a description of the ecosystem/biome, where it is located, the
physical features, climate, other animals that may live there along with any other
interesting information you find
Your paper should be no more than two (2) pages typed. If you hand write it then no
more than 3 pages. Please use various resources such as internet, trade books or
encyclopedias and list your sources. The scoring rubric is included on the back of this
page. Take your time and be creative. This will count for 2 project grades (diorama and
research paper) so do a good job!
Due Date: October 1, 2014
Parent Signature:____________________________
Terrestrial Biomes: Taiga, Grassland, Tundra, Desert, Deciduous Forest, Tropical Rainforest
Aquatic Ecosystems: Salt Marsh (marine), Ocean (marine), Lake (freshwater),
pond (freshwater), river (freshwater
Science Ecosystem/Biome Project
Diorama (shoebox)
Possible points
40
10
10
4 Biotic factors (2 plants, 2 animals)
Habitat of 1 animal
Predator/Prey relationship of 1
animal
20
2 Abiotic factors
10
Neatness and creativity
10
Name on the back of the box
100 total points
Research Paper
20 Location on earth
20 Climate in ecosystem
50 Description of 2 animals
(why chosen, predator/prey relationships and habitats)
10 Other interesting facts
Project is Due October 1, 2014
Points will be deducted every day if it is late.
Science Ecosystem Project
Total Points 100
Counts 4 grades
Shoebox Criteria
____10 points Name also on report
____10 points Shoebox is Neat and Colorful
____20 points Vegetation found in your ecosystem
____30 points Animals found in your ecosystem
____30 points Depiction of climate found in your
ecosystem
____100 points Report (typed 12 font or handwritten in cursive)
___ 25 points location on earth
___ 25 points climate in ecosystem
___ 25 points animals in ecosystem
___ 25 points anything you find interesting
______ Total Points
______ Grade
Project is due January 19th !!!!
No later than January 20th. Will count as a grade
on this nine weeks. You can not turn in after
January 20.