Biomes

What is a biome?

Listen to this song by the band Little Axe while you write in your journal what you think "biome" means.

Part 1: Learn about Biomes

Watch the Biomes PowerPoint.

Read p. 516-518 + the first paragraph of p. 520 out of the Glencoe Life Science Textbook.

In your journal, write your answers to the following:

1. What are 5 factors that determine climate?

2. Define Biome

3. What are the 6 major biomes?

Read p. 520-527 out of the Glencoe Life Science Textbook.

In your journal, create and complete the following table (include at least 4 details in each section).

See the completed notes page to check answers.

Part 2: Coloring Project

Follow the directions to color the map on p. 1 of the Biomes assignment sheet.

Check your work with the completed biome map.

Part 3: Planet Earth Movie

Watch Planet Earth Pole-to-Pole (51 min) and complete p. 2 of the Biomes assignment sheet.

Extension 1: Biome Newsletter

Follow the guidelines to create a biome newsletter.

Extension 2: Minecraft

Build a biome in Minecraft.