Biomes

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Biomes

• In this Web Quest, students will individually
  research Biomes and characteristics of one the
  major biomes rainforest, taiga, grassland,
  desert, tundra, temperate deciduous forest,
  marine, freshwater or estuaries in order to
  design and present a mobile to be hung in the
  classroom. Students will collaborate to compile a
  database of biome characteristics using a
  template to record their data.  

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YOU BE THE SCIENTIST!

•     In the course of this project, you will be a
  scientist whose job is to find out what the
  different adaptations are of organisms across the
  world are and how they help that organism
  survive.  Of course, you have to be knowledgeable
  about ecological communities, often called
  biomes.  You will gather data and consult with a
  team of other scientists in making your
  determinations.  You will share your findings
  before a group of scientists, and your team will
  debate their findings with our teams!

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• As a research scientist, you will explore some
  books and websites on your biome to learn about
• 1.  Adaptations of Organisms
• 2. How those adaptations help organisms survive
  in your biome
• 3.  Location, rainfall, temperature and
  precipitation
• 4.  Any interesting or unique features/facts
  about a specific biome
• 5.  Plants common to specific biomes
• 6.  Animals common to specific biomes
• 3 scientists will design and present your mobile
• PowerPoint presentations and the database will be
  shared with the whole scientific community (your
  class).  During the presentations, the class will
  be while filling out the information sheet.
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List of links about biomes http//www.hewett.norf
olk.sch.uk/curric/NewGeog/Habitats/index.htm http
//www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/ http//www.wor
ldbiomes.com http//www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits
/biomes/index.php http//ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/i
ndex1.html http//www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_b
iomes.htm http//earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Laborat
ory/Biome http//www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/ea
rthsysflr/biomes.html