Each member of the class is assigned a biome or habitat. Research the biome and present your findings to the class in a mini presenation (1-5 minutes). Pictures, powerpoints, props are all optional. Your presentation should include the following:
1. Types of plants and animals that live there
2. Geographic location and climate
3. Challenges facing the biome (environmental issues)
Be prepared to share your information with the class and discuss environmental issues related to all biomes and ecosystems.
Desert
Cold Desert (Antarctic)
Tropical Forest
Temperate Forest
Boreal Forest (taiga)
Temperate Grassland (prairie)
Savanna
Steppes
Chaparral (shrubland)
Tundra (arctic)
Tundra (alpine)
Freshwater Aquatic (ponds and lakes)
Freshwater Aquatic (streams and rivers)
Marine Aquatic (oceans)
Coral Reef
Seashore (tidal zone)
Estuary
Wetlands
*instructor note, some of the biomes can be combined with others or eliminated depending on your class size*