1. Ecosystem Diorama Project PROJECT IS DUE OCTOBER 29th NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS.

2. PART 1 Ecosystem Description! Choose an ecosystem that you would like to learn more about from one of the Earth’s 6 major ecosystems- (Desert, Grassland, Tundra, Forest, Tropical Rain Forest, Coral Reef)! Then, research your ecosystem on these websites: http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids/0164-ecosystems.php http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/biomes.html http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ http://www.ducksters.com/science/ecosystems/world_biomes.php ** You may use other kid friendly websites if you need more information!

3. PART 2 Make a DIORAMA out of a box or POSTER to show what your ecosystem looks like! Create your ecosystem by using craft supplies and items around your house or drawing or printing out pictures! Get as creative as you would like!

4. Ocean Ecosystem

5. Rainforest Ecosystem

6. Desert Ecosystem

7. Coral Reef

8. Tundra

9. Deciduous Forest

10. Taiga Ecosystem

11. Wetland Ecosystem

12. Grassland Ecosystem

13. PART 3 Create an imaginary animal that could live in your ecosystem! This is NOT a real animal. It must be adapted to the ecosystem you have chosen. Answer the following questions on an index card (4 to 7 sentences): What is your animal’s name? (example- catdog) What does it look like? Is it a carnivore, herbivore, or omnivore? What type of adaptations does it have to survive

14. PART 4 Draw or create your imaginary animal put it in your diorama or poster. You may use crayons, markers, colored pencils to draw OR create the imaginary animal with other craft supplies.