Introduction Throughout the various habitats of the world and the 1.5 million
plant and animal species, we have grouped these environments into 6 land biomes: -Desert-Tundra -Temperate Forest
-Taiga -Rainforest -Grassland Biomes are large ecosystems characterized by various plant and
animal species with a prevailing climate. There are 4 characteristics of each biome which makes it unique:
– Flora– Fauna– Climate– Adaptations
Task As a group, you will become experts in all of the land biomes. Individually, you will explore a specific biome. After mastering
the content of your biome, you will teach your group about each characteristic.
To master the content you will…– Visit the MBGnet website of land biomes.– Answer the questions for your biome by exploring the
website.– Make an informational poster about the characteristics of
your biome. (Using visuals and text) After mastering the content of your biome, you will present
your information to your group members. Answer the wrap-up questions as a group.
Process Choose which group member is covering each land
biome. Visit the MBGnet website: http://www.mbgnet.net/ Answer each of the questions for your land biome. Create an informational poster using visuals and
text to explain each characteristic of your land biome.
Present your poster and how you answered the essential questions to your group members.
Answer the wrap-up questions as a group.
Rainforest Visit:
http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/rforest/index.htm
Explore the entire website to find your answers and your quest to become an expert on the Rainforest!
Rainforest Questions What type of climate? (amount of
precipitation and temperature) What species of fauna? What species of flora? What are some plant and animal
adaptations present? Describe how this biome looks.
(be descriptive)
Tundra Visit:
http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/tundra/index.htm
Explore the entire website to find your answers and your quest to become an expert on the Tundra!
Tundra Questions What type of climate? (amount of
precipitation and temperature) What species of fauna? What species of flora? What are some plant and animal
adaptations present? Describe how this biome looks.
(be descriptive)
Taiga Visit:
http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/taiga/index.htm
Explore the entire website to find your answers and your quest to become an expert on the Taiga!
Taiga Questions What type of climate? (amount of
precipitation and temperature) What species of fauna? What species of flora? What are some plant and animal
adaptations present? Describe how this biome looks.
(be descriptive)
Desert Visit:
http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/desert/index.htmExplore the entire website to find your answers and your quest to become an expert on the Desert!
Desert Questions What type of climate? (amount of
precipitation and temperature) What species of fauna? What species of flora? What are some plant and animal
adaptations present? Describe how this biome looks.
(be descriptive)
Temperate Forest Visit:
http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/temp/index.htm
Explore the entire website to find your answers and your quest to become an expert on the Temperate!
Temperate Forest Questions
What type of climate? (amount of precipitation and temperature)
What species of fauna? What species of flora? What are some plant and animal
adaptations present? Describe how this biome looks.
(be descriptive)
Grassland Visit:
http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/grasslnd/index.htm
Explore the entire website to find your answers and your quest to become an expert on the Grassland!
Grassland Questions What type of climate? (amount of
precipitation and temperature) What species of fauna? What species of flora? What are some plant and animal
adaptations present? Describe how this biome looks.
(be descriptive)
Additional Resources If your stuck on the website you may
use these other websites to find your information:– http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/
biomes/index.php– http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/
world_biomes.htm– http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/
earthsysflr/summary.html
Wrap-Up Questions How does geographic location determine the type
of biome? How does temperature range and precipitation
impact a biome? How do abiotic and biotic factors interact within a
biome? How are biomes similar and different? What impact will these biomes have on my life? How do we adapt to our environment, similar to
animals?
Evaluation Individual Questions: 10% Informational Poster: 40% Presentation: 20% Wrap-Up Questions: 30% Your job as an expert is to be able to
communicate your biome’s characteristics effectively to the rest of your group. Take your time and explore the website to gather all the information needed.
Conclusion After completing your biome’s questions,
informational poster, presentation, and wrap-up questions, you are experts on land biomes! Congratulations!
Which biome was the most interesting? What can we do from destroying these beautiful landscapes? Do you think our biomes will be prevailing or depleting in the years to come?