Terrestrial+Biomes

Contributing Teacher(s): Lena Brown
Resources: mobile lab googledocs account glogster.com account

Content:

 * CLE 3255.5.1 || Explain how climate influences terrestrial biomes. ||
 * CLE 3255.5.2 || Compare and contrast the major terrestrial biomes deserts, temperate grasslands, temperate forests, tropical grasslands, tropical forests, taiga and tundra. ||
 * CLE 3255.6.3 || Evaluate the impact of personal actions on the environment. ||
 * CLE 3255.6.4 || Identify and explain choices you can make to lessen your impact on the environment. ||

Introduction/Problem:
Students work in small groups to research the features of a specific biome, determine the human impact and its harmful effects on that biome, and then develop viable solutions to adverse human impacts to form a sustainable environment. This information will be shared with the rest of the students using

Procedures:
Students must have a googledocs account before starting this project. Students will work in small groups to describe a particular biome and prepare an informative powerpoint to be shared with the other students using googledocs. The ppt should include information about location (include a map), climate (include a climatogram), geographic factors, and unique plant and animal life that separates this biome from the others. Students need to collaborate with members in their group using googledocs as part of their grade. Biome groups identify major environmental problems in their biomes (such as desertification) and research solutions. Have groups investigate the impacts on human life that would occur if the proposed solutions were implemented.

Student Product/Work:
ppt presentation newsletter brochure/pamphlet