Biomes

Chapter 4

What is a Biome?Biome – a complex terrestrial community

that covers a large area and is characterized by certain soil and climate conditions and particular assemblages of plant and animals

In each of these biomes, animals and plants exhibit variation in tolerance or the ability to survive and reproduce under conditions that differ from their optimal conditions

Biome Booklet ProjectStep 1: Get 3-11x14 pieces of paper and

fold it in half. You will staple the middle half so that it forms a book.

Step 2: You will write a title, your name, and your period on the front of the booklet.

Step 3: On the top of each of the pages, you will write the name of a biome. You will have 10 names.

Biomes of the WorldEcologists recognize at least 10 different

biomesTropical Rain ForestTropical Dry ForestTropical savannaTemperate grasslandDesertTemperate woodland & shrublandTemperate forestNorthwestern coniferous forestBoreal forest (Taiga)Tundra

Biome Booklet ProjectStep 4: You will go to each of the 10 stations in the

lab room and get information about each of the biome

Step 5: On each page you will have the following:A drawing, illustration, picture, photo of the biome or any

animals or plants clearly associated with that biome5 distinct characteristics that will help you identify each

biome

Step 6: You will have Thursday and Friday to get all the information that you need. The completed booklet will be due Monday, 2/22.It will be worth 25 points. Each biome will be worth 2 pts. 5 pts will be given for design, neatness, creativity, and clarity.