BIOMES AND THEIR ANIMAL INHABITANTS

Content Area: Science Grade Level: 2 ◦Summary: The purpose of this instructional PowerPoint is to teach the students about the various biomes on our Earth’s surface and the animals they contain. ◦Learning Objective: After viewing this PowerPoint, the student will be able to match an certain animal with its correct biome with 100% accuracy. ◦Content Standard: (Interdependence) All life is interdependent and interacts with the environment. ◦Accomplishment: (GLE ) Investigate the habitats of different kinds of plants and animals.

LESSON!!

◦It defined as a major type of ecological community ◦Two types include: terrestrial and aquatic

◦Found everywhere apart from bodies of water ◦Includes several categories - Forest - Desert - Grasslands - Mountains

Forest Biomes -Density of life is very high -Any change in can affect the whole balance of the ecosystem and ultimately destroy it -Animal and plant life is very diverse -Example. Anacondas -Picture from: visits.blogspot.com/2012/03/tropical-rainforests.htmlhttp://world- visits.blogspot.com/2012/03/tropical-rainforests.html

◦Lives in swamps, marshes, and slow-moving rivers ◦Will hunt on land, but prefers to stay in the water ◦Largest non-venomous snake ◦Mainly lives in the tropics of South America. Most are found in areas along the Amazon River ◦Pic from:

Desert Biomes Occupies about 17% of all land on the planet Receives an annual rainfall of less than 25 cm Due to very high temperatures, intense sunlight, and low water availability, few animals and plants can survive in this environments Ex. Camel Picture from : category.blogspot.com/2010/04/d esert.htmlhttp://photos- category.blogspot.com/2010/04/d esert.html

Camels ◦ Kidneys and intestine can hold water. This makes them able to go without water for a long time ◦ Grows a shaggy coat for the winter and then sheds it for summer. They can survive -20 degree Fahrenheit in the winter and 120 degree Fahrenheit in summer! ◦ Are herbivores and can handle eating the desert plants. ◦ Picture from: html html

Grassland Biomes ◦ Mainly consists of grasses with a very little amount of shrubs and trees ◦ Includes savannas and prairies ◦ Classified by cold winters and hot summers ◦ Fire can be a major problem because of the dry grasses ◦ Ex. Lions ◦Picture from:

Lions Only cats that live in groups (prides). Only the male lions have manes. Female lionesses are the primary hunters, but the males eat first Usually all the females of the pride are related Mainly live in Africa The color of their fur act as camouflage Picture from : jesus.blogspot.com/2011/08/bold ness-of-lions.htmlhttp://atthefeetof- jesus.blogspot.com/2011/08/bold ness-of-lions.html

Mountain Biomes ◦ Higher altitudes and harsh environmental conditions usually rule ◦ Due to this, animals have thick fur and hibernate in winter months ◦ Ex. Bighorn sheep ◦ Picture from:

Bighorn sheep Also called rams Big horns seen as a symbol of high status Split hooves and rough hoof bottoms along with keen vision help them move easily on the surface of the mountain Picture from: /2012/01/20/bighorn-sheep/ /2012/01/20/bighorn-sheep/

LET’S REVIEW!

Which is not a terrestrial biome? ForestDesertGrassland Oceans

Camels can survive temperatures between __ and __ Fahrenheit. -30; ; ; ; 141

The forest biome has a diverse animal community. TrueFalse

AQUATIC BIOMES ◦Consists of the water bodies ◦Two distinct types - Marine - Freshwater

Marine Biome Largest type of biome. It covers about 71% of Earth’s surface and contains 97% of the water. Contains high amounts of salts and other minerals. Ex. Sharks Picture from: gi- bin/student?book=Student&va =biome gi- bin/student?book=Student&va =biome

Sharks ◦Been around for about 400 million years ◦May grown and use over 20,000 teeth in its lifetime. It can never run out of teeth because it has rows of backup of teeth! ◦Are carnivores ◦Have super senses, especially smell. ◦The Great White Shark is the largest predatory fish on Earth and it is considered endangered. ◦Picture from:

◦ Only covers 0.8% of Earth’s surface and 0.09% of its’ total water. ◦ Home to amphibians, reptiles, and almost 41% of the world’s fish species ◦ Ex. Beavers ◦ Picture from: faves/types-of-biomes-2/ faves/types-of-biomes-2/

Beavers Are among the largest of rodents Webbed feet and paddle- shaped tail allow them to swim at a great speed Active all winter Build homes (lodges) that can only be entered by an underwater entrance They can turn fields into a big pond by building a dam to block a stream Picture from: om/ om/

Summary ◦ Students will have learned various types of our Earth’s biomes or natural ecological environments. ◦ Students will have also learned about some animals that these environments are homes to.

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