Biomes Integrated Project

Dear Parents,
This is the outline and criteria for our Biome project for grade five.
The grade given for this project will be added as a part of their Michaelmas Term
grade.
Students are encouraged to research, then summarize and paraphrase (put
in their own words), before using the information in their project. To discourage
plagiarism, any student caught plagiarizing will be penalized.
At completion of this project, students should know general and specific
information about the Biome chosen. Please encourage your child to follow the
guidelines given. Likewise, encourage your child to start working on the project
early so that he or she can complete it on time. Please note that presentation of
information researched is of utmost importance.
The project MUST be presented in three parts:
1. Oral Presentation
= 40 points
2. Flyer
= 40 points
3. Visual Presentation = 20 points.
Ten (10) points will be deducted for any late projects AND twenty (20)
points deducted for suspected plagiarism. Project due date is Thursday,
December 11th, 2014. NO PROJECTS will be accepted after the due date.
.
M. Bowe
Teacher for 5P

.
S. McCarthy
Teacher for 5S

Introduction
This project will increase your appreciation for the ecological diversity that exists
within our world and promote critical thinking in regards to our environment.
Part I

The Task
Research ONE of the seven world biomes:
Terrestrial
Rainforest
Tundra
Taiga (Coniferous Forest)
Desert
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Grasslands (Prairie/Savanna)
Marine
Ocean
Create a Model the Biome you choose:
The model must be constructed in 3D.
All of the following things must be included in the model.
Criteria
Vegetation

Details
major trees, shrubs, grass, flowers, other vegetations that are
found in the biome

Points
5

Animal life
Abiotic factors

major animal species

mountains, plains, etc

5
5

Creativity
Professional
Appearance

Use your creative juices to amaze everyone, the skys the limit.
Model is in color, neatly arranged, has smooth edges, etc.
Project should look as though a lot of time was spent on it and
was not just thrown together at the last minute.

3
2

Models will be put on display so take pride in your work.

Total

20

Flyer
Each child will create a flyer using their notes and research.
All flyers must include the following:
Details
Name of biome

Points
1

Labeled map illustrating location(s) of biome

Landforms

Animal life

Plant life

Climate

Impact of natural hazards

Conservation efforts already in place as well as your

perspective on these efforts and suggestions for
further conservation efforts and how they would
improve your biome.

10

Persuasive paragraph on the benefits of vacationing

in your biome

10

Flyer is edited and assembled in a neat, organized

manner.

Total

40

Resources
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/
http://www.ducksters.com/science/ecosystems/world_biomes.php
http://www.windows2universe.org/earth/ecosystems.html
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/encyclopedia/biome/?ar_a=1
http://www.worldbiomes.com/
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm
http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/#how
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/world/cylatlongoutlinemap/
(outline map showing latitudinal and longitudinal projections for poster)
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/biomes.html
http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/intro.html
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/

http://bioexpedition.com/types-of-biomes-in-the-world/