Introduction

=**__ The Biomes Project __**=

**The Biomes Project is an opportunity for you to do your own research on a particular biome. //Your teacher may allow you to pick a biome, or he or she may select one for you. You will work in teams to research critical issues of your biome from different points of view//. After your research, you will create a project to teach your classmates about the critical issues surrounding your biome. Some terms you should become familiar with before you start are: Climate, Biome, Biodiversity, and Ecology**

__ ** Research ** __ **Each member of your group will research a particular area of your biome. Areas include: Animal, plant, physical landscape, and human influences. Use the materials included to research your biomes and as a group you will present your finding to the class. Your presentation format will depend on what your group decides best fits the project. You can choose any one of the following formats:** __ ** Presentation Elements ** __ **Whichever presentation format you choose, you will need to include the following items. As a group, create the following:** __ ** Team Responsibilit ie s ** __ **Each individual group member is responsible for one of the following:**
 * **PowerPoint presentation**
 * **Dioramas**
 * **Web site**
 * **Booklet**
 * **Posters**
 * 1) **Title and authors (all group members)**
 * 2) **Table of contents or a menu showing where all the relevant information can be found**
 * 3) **Introduction: overview of your biome (** ** A map of the world with your biome clearly identified with proper nouns (i.e. if you are in the desert group, the Sahara Desert should be listed) Include a definition of your biome. (What characteristics does your biome have?) **
 * 4) **Glossary of terms that pertain to your biome with definitions**
 * Animal life **
 * Background information, Examples with pictures/illustrations, 2 questions that can be answered from your research**
 * Physical landscape/habitat & weather **
 * Background information, Examples with pictures/illustrations, 2 questions that can be answered from your research**
 * Plant life **
 * Background information, Examples with pictures/illustrations, 2 questions that can be answered from your research**
 * Human influences **
 * Background information, Examples with pictures/illustrations, 2 questions that can be answered from your research**