Create a Biome Map
Activity - Classroom
Grades4, 5, 6, 7Biology, Earth and Space Sciences, Geography
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What it is
- In this activity, students choose three biomes to research. Then they color them on the world map and add the key map and compass.
- Students write a paragraph describing the biome and then discuss the effects of climate change on the biomes and suggest possible solutions.
Teaching tips
Positives
- This activity develops students' research, geography, analysis, and cartography skills.
- It includes several exercises that have more than one objective and a link to help students with their research.
Prerequisites
- Students need to be familiar with the following: key, compass, biomes, and how to describe aspects of physical geography such as biomes.
- The teacher must print the student handout for each student.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Support group: The teacher can guide students in their research and help them write their paragraph by outlining the main ideas.
- Extension group: Students could research more than three biomes.
- Students can create a diorama of one of their three biomes using a shoebox and present to their classmates.
- Teachers can use this resource with the related resource, Exploring Biomes in Gorongosa National Park.
From the scientist review
This resource introduces students to the terrestrial biomes found across the globe and the importance of biodiversity and conservation. The resources are especially thorough for those wishing to learn even more about the different terrestrial and aquatic biomes. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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