Biome Travel Brochure Project

Complete the following five tasks as you research your biome.

Task # 1- Take the time to navigate through each of the six biomes before deciding which one you (your group) will research.   Don't forget to complete the outline as you research your biome.

The six biomes are:

• # 1   Desert
• http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert.htm
• http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/deserts.php
• http://www.mbgnet.net/
• http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/desert3/desert3.html
• http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/desert.html

• # 2   Tropical Rainforest
• http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/rainforest.htm
• http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webunits/biomes/rainforest.html
• http://www.hesd.k12.ca.us/resource/biomes/rain.htm
• http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/rforest.html
• http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/rain3/rain3.html
• http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/rforest/index.htm
  

• # 3   Tundra
• http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/tundra.php
• http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webunits/biomes/tundra.html
  
• http://www.marietta.edu/~biol/biomes/tundra.htm
  
• http://www.worldbiomes.com/biomes_tundra.htm
• http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/tundra/index.htm
• http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/tundra3/tundra3.html
  

• # 4   Grasslands/Savannah
• http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/grasslands.htm
• http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/grasslands.php
  
• http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webunits/biomes/grass.html
• http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/grasslnd/index.htm
• http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/grasslands.html
  
• http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/biomegrass.htm
• http://worldbiomes.com/biomes_grassland.htm
  
• http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/grassland3/grassland3.html

• # 5   Taiga
• http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/taiga.htm
  
• http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/taiga/index.htm
• http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webunits/biomes/taiga.html
• http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/taiga.html
• http://www.buzzle.com/articles/taiga-biome-taiga-animals-and-plants.html
  

• # 6   Deciduous Forests
• http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/deciduous_forest.htm
• http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/deciduous3/deciduous3.html
  
• http://lsb.syr.edu/projects/cyberzoo/deciduous.html
• http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/temp/index.htm
• http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/forests.php#temperate
  
• http://www.vtaide.com/png/temperateBiomes.htm
  

 

Task #2- Now that you have carefully selected your biome, explore the websites for the biome of your choice and also watch any videos below related to your biome.

Videos:

• All Biomes  http://www.kidsknowit.com/interactive-educational-movies/free-online-movies.php?movie=Biomes
• Tundra http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/tdc02_vid_arctic/
• Desert- http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/tdc02_vid_desert/
• Taiga- http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/6027-biomes-taiga-video.htm
• Tropical Rainforest- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRG8GCyusiw&feature=related
  
• Deciduous Forest- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59idSglHNCA&feature=related
  
• Grasslands/Savannah- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOL6Dd3yGcU

Task #3- After researching your biome, try to answer the questions below, based on the information you have gained. This information should be included in your brochure as well as the other information. (see attachment below). Be prepared to submit answers to the questions in this attachment.

a.  Are there any special ways in which plants and animals have adapted to live in the conditions of your biome? Why is your biome able to support specific types of plant and animal life? (Objective 1.03 and 1.05)

b.  In what ways are humans having an effect, positive or negative, on the biome of your study? (Objective 1.06)

c.  What suggestions would you give to help protect your biome from any type of destruction? (Objective 1.06)

d.  Make a list of all continents on which your biome exists. List at least two countries from each continent. Color this information on a world map. A world map can be retrieved from: http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/pdf/world_country.pdf

e.  Are there any extinct or endangered animals in from your biome? What do you believe has caused these animals to become extinct or endangered? (Objective 1.05 and 1.06)

f. Why might the areas you researched (temperature and climate, annual rainfall, soil composition and types of plants and animals) be different in other biomes? Give some examples of differences you would find in other biomes. (Objective 1.04)

Task # 4- Use the information gathered and the answers to your questions in #4 to create a rough draft of your brochure to present your information to the class.  Do not copy word for word from any source.  Information should be presented in your own words.  Add text and show where your pictures will go.

Your science teacher or communication arts teacher will initial your rough draft when it is complete and give you paper for the final copy. 

 Task #5 - Complete your final copy!