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Biomes for Teachers

Songs. Biomes Video & Map GREEN. Click on a biome on the above graph for more information, informative videos, and links to scientist profiles, travel information, lesson plans and species profiles for each region.

Biomes Video & Map GREEN

We'd like to know where you're coming from. If you've used this site for a class project or browsing for fun, add yourself to our map and communicate with other "ecogeeks" NatGeo- Map - See GIS in Action. NatiGeo Maps- Go on a Family Adventure. KidsGeo Ch.9 Biosphere. Earth Floor: Biomes. There are many different kinds of plants and animals on the Earth, but only certain kinds are naturally found at any particular place.

Earth Floor: Biomes

(We are not counting zoos here!) For example, cacti are found in the desert, polar bears are found in the Arctic, and elephants are found in central Africa and India. So, why don't people living in south Texas have to be on the lookout for snow leopards, or why don't kids in Minnesota have to worry about finding giant boa constrictors in their back yards? It is because these animals are not adapted to live in the average weather conditions found in Texas or Minnesota. These average weather conditions, such as the range of temperature and rainfall that typically occur in a particular location like Minnesota, are called the climate of that location. Plants and animals don't live in isolation, but they live together with other plants and animals in an interdependent group called an ecological community. Next. Biomes WebQuest. Biome Project Introduction: Watch the movie below to get a good feel for the different Biomes!

Biomes WebQuest

Step 1: Research your biome with your group. You may click on the link below to open up a page of helpful links. Pictures you can use copyright free Hot Links for Biomes.doc Step 2: Take Notes You can go to and make an Idea Map. Set up the following Headings: Description of the Biome Geographical Location of the Biome Google Map of Area Vegetation Animals Climate Food Webs Step 3: Keep track of your notes, including citations. Step 4: You can download pictures by: a. B. C. Step 5: Interesting Additions Where on earth is your Biome located? B. Pick a time to meet with your group to discuss your project! Projects: Review the assignment sheet handed out in class about possible projects to share .

The following sites are media rich tools to help prsent a project: 1. Biomes, Habitats & Ecosystems. A Zunal Biome Zoo. You will be assigned into groups of five and be given one of the world biomes to conduct your research.In your groups you will assign the roles of specialists to break down the assignment.

A Zunal Biome Zoo

You will work individually on your specific specialist role and find the information relevant to produce your virtual tour. As a team you will work together to make a virtual tour of your biome through a PowerPoint presentation. You must include; *An introduction page that briefly describes your group and biome *Forms of images, videos, maps, graphs, and other multimedia to make your information easy to read *At least 3 slides for each specialist and their findings *Pictures and descriptions of the animals selected for the new exhibit *Make sure to show the unique characteristics of the biome * Resources from where the information was found are needed to be shown at the end of the presentation Your team will present your virtual tour of your biome to the class. A. B. C. D. E. . * World Biomes * Ecosystems. Biomes. Biomes of the World. Explore Biomes (Zunal) Biomes on EnchantedLearning. Biomes Movie and Quiz.