ECOSYSTEM & BIOMES
Intro to Biomes
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Unit Guiding Questions:
1. How does location (latitude) influence living organisms? 2. How do adaptations help organisms survive in a particular biome? 3. What are the affects of the introduction of an invasive species? 4. What can be possible threats to a biome? Why? How do these threats affect a biome or ecosystem? 5. What conservation efforts can be put into place to protect a biome or ecosystem? How? |
Reflection: Open your Google Classroom and complete today's exit reflection.
Intro to Habitats
We learned yesterday that there are multiple habitats in a biome, and that the organisms that live there are adapted to that particular environment. In today's video I want you to look for the different adaptations that have developed due to the environment.
Types of Biomes
Lets take a moment to explore each type of biome. 1. Tundra 2. Tropical Rainforest 3. Deciduous Forest 4. Desert 5. Marine/Freshwater 6.Taiga (Coniferous Forest) 7. Grassland (Prairies) |
For an additional overview of biomes try watching Biomes of the World for Children: Oceans, Mountains, Grassland, Rainforest, Desert
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Deciduous or Temperate Forest
Tundra
Adaptations of Predators
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Tropical Rainforest
Freshwater
Desert
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Taiga (Coniferous Forest)
Marine
Grassland (Prairies)
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Looking Deeper at Biomes
Virtual Lab: Complete What are the different types of land environment? Virtual Lab.
Warm up: Select a biome from the selection sticks. First pick comes to first in the door. Write it down in your journal and name as many characteristics about that biome as you remember.
Application
Biomes to choose from...
1. Tundra 2. Tropical Rainforest 3. Deciduous Forest 4. Desert 5. Marine/Freshwater 6.Taiga (Coniferous Forest) 7. Grassland (Prairies) |
Application if Absent:
Go to your Google Classroom and complete the Biome Project.
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Assignment: You will each be assigned a biome by drawing. You will then research your biome and then complete a graphic organizer based on what you found. You may use an Ipad to research your biome. Complete the graphic organizer.
Expectation: You will be given two days to complete your graphic organizer. This is due at the end of class the second day.
Expectation: You will be given two days to complete your graphic organizer. This is due at the end of class the second day.
Compare and Contrast Biomes
Day 1: Get into groups of 2. You will then be assigned two different biomes, that neither partner has researched. You will then create a venn diagram comparing and contrasting the two biomes. You must include...
- 2 pants and 2 animals that are similar
- 2 plants and 2 animals that are unique to you biome (different)
Day 2: you will compare and contrast...
Once finished add color! They will be displayed in the classroom.
- Temperature
- Precipitation- amount of rain, and type (snow, rain, etc.)
- Soil- texture, acidity/pH, amount of minerals, nitrogen
- Natural resources- water, food, oil, minerals, precious stones/metals
Once finished add color! They will be displayed in the classroom.
Application- Biome Postcard
Imagine you are taking a trip to a biome of your choice. Send a postcard to your class. Then let your classmates guess where you are vacationing! Below is a graphic organizer and the project expectations. You may complete a digital version of the graphic organizer in your Google Classroom. Make sure you turn it in when finished. Your final product of your postcard may be digital or handdrawn.
postcard_biome_project.docx | |
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biome_postcard_graphic_organizer.docx | |
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Now let's present and see if you and your peers can identify what biome everyone has visited. Go to your Google Classroom and use the following handout to record each biome vacation site.
biome_postcard_presentation.gdoc | |
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Climatograms
Warm Up
In your journal reflect on the following...
1. What are the two elements that are on climatograms?
2. How is a climatogram useful in studying biomes?
In your journal reflect on the following...
1. What are the two elements that are on climatograms?
2. How is a climatogram useful in studying biomes?
climatogram_lab.pdf | |
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Adaptations
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Animal Adaptation in Extreme Environments Nat Geo Wild Animals
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Adaptations such as camouflage can be used to protect an organism. See "12 of the Coolest Camouflage Animals and Insects" from Talltanic.
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Types of Adaptations
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Application- Feature CreatureSelect a biome by drawing with your teacher. Choose a creature and dissect how it survives in its ecological biome using the Feature Creature Handout below. What adaptations does it have? Why are these adaptations important for this creature in the biome it inhabits?
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Lets's reflect back on our Guiding Questions today.
Unit Guiding Questions: 1. How does location (latitude) influence living organisms? 2. How do adaptations help organisms survive in a particular biome? |
Application- Create a Creature
Warm up- Answer the following in your journal. Be sure to answer in complete sentences using correct capitalization and punctuation.
Food for Thought:
1. What is an adaptation?
2. Name one adaptation and explain how it helps
an organism survive.
Design a creature that might live in a biome of your choice. What characteristics does it have? What adaptations would be necessary for your creature to survive in the biome?
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Threats and Conservation
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Additional Resources
Bill Nye the Science Guy on Biodiversity
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Shaba. Animal Adaptations | Nature - Planet Doc Full Documentaries
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