DUE 4/30/14
BIOME, ECOSYSTEM AND BODY SYSTEM PROJECT- this is worth a project grade, a homework grade, a classwork grade and a quiz grade! you have
4 weeks to complete it so I expect it to be on time and AMAZING!
You will explain the characteristic of your biome-You will research your biome and then include information regarding: moisture, temps, elevation, resources available/ exploited, degree of biodiversity present, human presence, etc.. This can be accomplished via cues within the diorama as well as with clear, neat, identifying notes on the perimeter of the diorama.
Create your diorama- It should be at least the size of an adult shoe box! It must contain all of the key elements found in your assigned biome. Representative plants( 4 species) and animals (4 species) should be present along with appropriate geography and temperature cues.
At least one obvious food chain of 3 organisms should be seen in your system. It should be creative, colorful, well organized and look like an actual ecosystem.
Highlight one animal and one plant species- you will further investigate one plant and one animal species you have in your diorama to discern what adaptations they have to help them be successful in this environment.
You will identify one physical and one behavioral adaption for your organisms. You will then explain at least one body/ plant system per organism that is associated with or responsible for the function of the adaptations. YOU WILL NEED visual aids for this but they can not be electronic in nature.
Obtain 2 articles from a reputable source (nat. geo, nature, scientific american, nytimes, natural history,etc.) that discuss your assigned Biome. One should be on climate change in your biome and the other should be about a different environmental issue.
These are to be READ and then summarized so you can explain them during your presentation. You will need to hand in the hard copies of the articles with your project. Your summaries should be written on a large index card and affixed to the back of your diorama. (this will help you when you are presenting!)
Special note- visual aids are not to be electronic in nature! Imbed them into your diorama or make them an extension to either side, even a poster board will do, but no ppts to assist you with the presentation of information!!
