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What Are the Characteristics of Biomes?

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Students working in groups study different types of biomes and the issues or environmental problems that can affect them. They design a poster board that displays the characteristics of their biome. They make a model of the biome that they share with the class.

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environmental stewardship, the environment, biomes

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biomes, environmental problems, issues, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Year
2001
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