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Water Biomes PPTWater Biomes PPT
Publisher
Biology Junction
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Grade
9th - 12th
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Science
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30 mins
Number of Slides
25
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Water Biomes

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Water covers more than 70 percent of Earth's surface. Scholars learn about both freshwater and saltwater biomes in a simple presentation. They compare and contrast the differences in oxygen levels, food sources, and sunlight to better understand the incredible amount of diversity.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

biomes, water habitats, limiting factors, freshwater, saltwater, plankton, phytoplankton, estuaries, the seashore, the intertidal zone, bioluminescence

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Add the diagram on slide 22 to science journals
  • Have small groups select one water biome to research and either write a report, create a presentation, or build a diorama

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of biomes and interactions

Pros

  • Highlights vocabulary throughout
  • Uses high contrast colors for easier visualization

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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