2. WORLD BIOMES Ecology Class Mrs. Dunnavant

3. World Biomes Background: All of the livable space on the Earth makes up the biosphere. A biome is defines as large geographic areas that have similar climates and climax communities.

4. World Biomes The organisms (both plant and animal) that survive within a biome are uniquely adapted to that particular biome.

5. World Biomes Goal: Students will work in groups to research and present information on one of the world’s major biomes.

6. World Biomes Objectives: 1. Each group will use research and reading skills to find out about one of the world’s biomes 2. Each group will orally present their biome to the class in PowerPoint. (upload to Mrs. Dunnavant’s school web page) 3. Each student will become familiar with the names and basic characteristics of the different biomes and the populations they contain.

7. World Biomes Researching the Biomes 1. 10 Groups representing major Biomes- 1. Tundra 2. Coniferous Forest 3. Deciduous Forest 4. Desert 5. Tropical Rain Forest 6. Grassland 7. Tropical Savanna 8. Temperate Ocean 9. Freshwater Biomes 10. Marine Biomes

8. World Biomes Become an Expert! (Requirements) Major abiotic factors that affect life in this habitat -rainfall, temperature ranges, amount of light, climate, pollutants - example: climographs

9. World Biomes Major biotic factors that affect life in this habitat -plant and animal populations that are common in this biome Some Biotic Factors parasitism disease Predation, food chain

10. World Biomes Competition and Adaptation -E-Explain how organisms are specifically adapted to this habitat. (ex. Koala hands adapt) -I-Include plants and animals - Describe how organisms within the same species and different species compete for resources Resource level starts high, ends low

11. World Biomes Human Influence- Explain how the human factor affects the biome. For example, logging, development, pollution. Conservation Projects

12. World Biomes PowerPoint Requirements: 12 slide minimum (including title and references) Create a worksheet for your classmates to answer during your presentation Each slide must have a minimum of one graphic but no more than three per slide. Animation and/or sound effects included Make sure you use proper PowerPoint design principles when compiling information (font size, alignment, proximity) Make sure your audience can read your slides.

13. Helpful chapters in your Ecology Book:  Ch 6 Ecosystem Balance  Ch. 7 Desert and Tundra Biomes  Ch. 8 Grassland Biomes  Ch. 9 Forest Biomes  Ch. 10 Freshwater Biomes  Ch. 11 The Marine Biomes  Ch. 23 Habitat Destruction  Ch. 25 Protecting the Environment

14. World Biomes Assessment Group Peer Evaluation (10 points) Member’s NameTasks Completed% Total Effort 1. 2. 3. Suggested resources: http://www.ccps.k12.va.us/rhhs/index.htm-http://www.ccps.k12.va.us/rhhs/index.htm- Library resources for R-HHS students(includes the Gale Database, E library, etc.) www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm www.worldbiomes.com/biomes

15. World Biomes Assessment ItemOutstandingAverageBelow AverageScore Key Points, Introduction,Location, characteristics, soil type,climate, seasons etc) An in-depth discussion of the major features of the biome 20 Nice attempt to cover biome but could use more detail 10 Discussion that lacks information or is incomplete 5 Biotic Factors (i.e. Species diversity; pictures; species name, food Web ) Ten or more examples of biota and their role in the biome 15 Six to nine examples of biota and their role in the biome 7 One to five examples of biota and their role in the biome 4 Competition and Adaptation (i.e. specific adaptation to habitat, competition for resources) In-depth discussion of adaptation and competition for resources 15 Nice attempt to cover topic but could use more detail 10 Lacks information or is incomplete 4 Human Influence/Impact (i.e. usefulness of the biome; harvested materials, etc. Many examples of human influence, specific conservation and habitat destruction cited 20 Some examples of human influence or few specific conservation &/OR habitat destruction cited 10 Few examples of human influence only/Or no specific conservation & habitat destruction 5 Presentation (met all technological requirements-see Power Point Requirements ) Presentation clearly shows internet/textbook research with all technological requirements met 20 Good display of research with some technological requirements met 10 Minimal display of research and some of none of the requirements met 5 Names_____________________________and_______________________________ __ Peer Grade (complete sheet on your partner for a total of 10 points)

16. References http://www.worldbiomes.com/ http://eeb.bio.utk.edu/weltzin/GenEcol03/Lecture/l c_10-9-03_competition.ppt#304,28,Slide 28 http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/animal- bytes/animalia/eumetazoa/coelomates/deuterosto mes/chordata/craniata/mammalia/diprotodontia/k oala.htm http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/animal- bytes/animalia/eumetazoa/coelomates/deuterosto mes/chordata/craniata/mammalia/diprotodontia/k oala.htm http://www.vtaide.com/png/foodchains.htm