INTRODUCTION
A biome is a large area where certain types of plants grow. A biome also includes the animals that feed on the plants. Soil, water, and climate help determine the types of plants that grow in a biome. This is your chance to discover more about where you live and the world around you.
RESOURCES
Use these links on
the
Internet to explore the world biomes and complete the chart given to
you.
World Geography
- Biomes of the World
CONCLUSION
Now that you have gathered facts about the biomes, you are ready for your final activity, the brochure. Choose one of the biomes for your topic. Design a brochure that includes the information from your chart and a description of where the biome is located.
EVALUATION
| Elements for Evaluation | Value | Comments |
| Content: includes plants and animals,climate, soil, and adaptations | 5 | |
| Location: may include a map | 2 | |
| Organization and appearance | 1 | |
| Neatness | 1 | |
| Illustrations | 1 |
You should now be familiar with the characteristics of the biomes of the world. Another interesting site on the Internet you may want to view is the United States Environmental Protection Agency.