1. Biomes Travel Battle
Biomes of the World – Travel Brochure Research Project
Mrs. Evans 6th Grade Science

2. Objective: Create a brochure for a biome
Objective: Create a brochure for a biome. Research and identify environmental components such as the plants, animals, climate, and adaptations.
Next Generation Science Standard (NGSS) – MS-LS2-1 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
You are a travel agent and you MUST attract visitors to your biome. You will need to use colorful pictures and graphics.
You must include all of the features in your brochure and it must be presented in a poster or book form much like a REAL travel guide.
You must follow the RUBRIC!

3. Rubric/Include the following parts…
Animals – 15pts
List three specific native animals that live there
Discuss how each animal is adapted and how these adaptations help the animal to survive!
Give one example of cooperation and competition between the species that live there
Plants – 15 pts
List three specific native species that live there
Discuss how each plant is adapted and how these adaptations help it to survive.
Warnings – 4 pts
What are some threats to the biome?
Endangered species?
Cover – 3pts
Advertise your biome’s recreational activities!
Describe the landscape and features
Biome Location – 3 pts
Where is it? Show a MAP with labels!
List abiotic factors
Weather Report – 10 pts
Average Precipitation
Average Temperature
Highs and Lows of precipitation and temperature
Suggest supplies that tourists would need to make their trip fun and enjoyable!

4. ANALYSIS
In this section, you will write a paragraph (5-8 sentences minimum) discussing how this biome is important to the world!
Ideas:
Is there a fear of climate change in this region?
Are their threats to any of the areas from humans?
Sources:
List all internet cites that are used and cite sources
Must have at least two sources