Lesson Starter Write down the difference between a biotic and an abiotic factor and give an example of each.

The World’s biomes!

Learning Intention To understand what a biome is and be able to explain how abiotic factors affects the type of animals and plants living in a biome

What is a biome? The world is divided into biomes Each biome determined by the CLIMATE and the PLANTS and ANIMALS living and growing there.

Why is the climate important for determined the animals and plants? THINK Why is the climate important for determined the animals and plants?

Can polar bears survive in the Sahara desert?

Task Work in groups Use the information sheet provided, create a summary which details the ABIOTIC factors in the biome as well as the PLANTS and ANIMALS that could be found there Share with the class