Biome Research Project for year 2 and 3 students

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.