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Biomes and Ecosystems

Use the biome pathfinder http://mccoymedia.wikispaces.com/ and books only for your research

1. Research and define what type of ecosystem is found in your biome.

2. Research and record facts on the land and climate of your biome. (examples: average temperatures, altitude, annual rainfall, humidity)

3. List 5-8 plants from your biome. Explain how they have adapted to their environment. Go into detail about how they survive (water, food, and protection). Find at least 3 pictures of the plants you listed.

4. List 5-8 animals located in your biome. Explain how they have adapted to their environment. Go into detail about how they survive (food, protection, hunting skills). Find at least 3 pictures of the animals you chose to describe.

5. Find pictures of the plants and animals in your biome to make a food chain/web. Use PowerPoint to create your food chain or web. Remember a food chain shows only one feeding relationship while a food web shows several possible feeding relationships in the community. Sketch it out below and have the teacher check it before you create it on PowerPoint.

6. Tell how humans have helped or hurt your biome and what you think could be done to take action so the biome will survive in years to come.

7. Create 3 questions you would like other students to answer about your biome after viewing your wikispace page. Your questions should require the students to recall information they read from the wikispace page. Make sure your questions do not just require a yes/no answer. Provide the answer with the question.