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Land Biomes Project ActivityLand Biomes Project Activity
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University of Georgia
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6th - 10th
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Science
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5 days
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Land Biomes Project

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Challenge scholars to research a biome and create a presentation for the producers of Survivor to choose their ecosystem for the next season's show. The materials include outlines, worksheets, and grading rubrics for individuals as well as groups.

 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

biomes, climates

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign pupils a biome to research by holding a drawing
  • Other biomes to include: mountains, polar grasslands, polar desert, and ocean

Classroom Considerations

  • Provide access to Internet and resource books during class time
  • Requires prior knowledge of how to cite sources

Pros

  • Presents and engaging and unique way to consider biomes
  • All required items are easy to find
  • Can be completed during class time or as an at-home project

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.6-8.8 RST.9-10.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.9-10.8

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