Biome Research Project
We have been studying biomes for the last month in class and becoming aware or their physical features, the weather, the plants, and animals that are unique to that area. Biomes are defined as "the world's major communities, classified according to the predominant vegetation and characterized by adaptations of organisms to that particular environment" (Campbell 1996). To extend our studies outside the classroom, I’d like students to make a Mini-Environment or a 3-D Map at home. They will do some preliminary work in class. They will make a map in class which will assist them in completing their project at home. For their written portion of the assignment, they will gather information in class, and be provided a list of questions to help them while they write. They will keep a special project folder that needs to come to class everyday. They may work on the writing portion at home and during school. I encourage you to help your student revise his or her work. I intend to put their finished product in a book form.
When your student is finished with this project they will have completed:
1. a biome geographical map
2. animal research from the biome they are studying
3. plant research from the biome they are studying
4. biome geography research
5. indigenous people research of biome they are studying
6. a Mini-environment or 3-D Map Project created at home
7. a title page
8. a reference page
I organize a special presentation day where students will share their work with their peers and family.
Due date: Please submit when you finish it.
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Hello students! Leave a comment about your project here. Tell us the name of the tribe you are studying and the geographical area they used to live in, or maybe they still do! Can't wait to see your comments!
Hi Mrs. Leeds, It's Kayla. My tribe is the Wiyot from Northern California. I just learned that some still live there today.
Hi Mrs. Leeds! This is Cian. The tribe that I will be be doing my Biome Research Project on is the Iroquois. They originally were only in New York State, but then some moved to Canada. They are in both places still today.
Jeslyn is researching on the seed gatherers Paiutes in the desert area - west of the Rocky mountains. Water is scarce and could not plant much, they needed to move around to find food. They lived on what the could find - seeds, berries, and roots of yucca plant.
Hi Mrs. Leeds! Karley here. I picked the Arapaho tribe from the great plains. They were hunters and fishermen, and know as Traders to get their other needs. They used their dogs a lot to help with trasnporting things before they used horses.
Great job with your research. The biome projects are the best ever. Be ready to present yours this week!
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