81. Biomes Part of the Florida Geographic Alliance's collection of lesson plans. biomes.MARY BETH WESTBROOK. Grade 6 Time 3 weeks. Accordion biomes. Directions. http://fga.freac.fsu.edu/1997/biomes.htm

Part of the Florida Geographic Alliance's collection of lesson plans BIOMES MARY BETH WESTBROOK Grade: Time: 3 weeks Geographic Theme The world can be divided into units, or parts, that have similar plants, animals, and climates. These units are known as biomes. Learning about the varied habitats will help us understand why and how civilization prospered in particular areas of the world. Overview Provide an introduction into global thinking. Visualize the world as a whole. Recognize how environments can impact the development of civilization. Materials Thematic Unit, Ecology, by Mary Ellen Sterling Biomes, Mark Twain Media, Inc., Publishers Resource books on Biomes paper plates construction paper scissors crayons old magazines rulers 15 pictures of animals from various Biomes silhouettes of animals for art work Objectives Recognize vocabulary related to Biomes Identify six Biomes Describe climate, plants, and animals of each specific biome. Locate the relative location of each of the Biomes Goals Practice research skills. Teach using as many of the intelligences as possible in order to facilitate learning for each individual student in the classroom.

82. New Page 1 biomes. The human mind actually real. . Also, each investigator hasa slightly different way of naming and categorizing biomes. If http://ripley.wo.sbc.edu/departmental/env-studies/geo/newpage11.htm

Home Up Aerial Photos Global Positioning Systems (GPS) ... Energy Generation: Energy From Renewable Resources [ Biomes ] Biogeography Biodiversity Exotic Species Agriculture and Food Production ... Managing the Environment Biomes The human mind seems to require that we group things into categories. Many of the things we group into categories are continuous, not discrete, such as color, temperature, moisture levels. Communities of species are the same way. Sometimes we can see discrete boundaries on the landscape, such as the edge of a lake where it meets the shore. More often than not, however, changes are gradual. So, when we talk about biomes, keep in mind that they are a human construction to help us understand the distribution of organisms on the face of the earth, but not actually "real." Also, each investigator has a slightly different way of naming and categorizing biomes. If you look at five different books that describe biomes, you will see five different treatments. The important thing is to understand the variation and be able to describe the major features of each type. An excellent Web Site with vegetation and plant distribution maps is: http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/branner/vegmaps.htm

83. Biomes Sites Edit. 4. biomes This site is titled What It's Like Where you live . Youcan research the various biomes and their plants and animals. Edit. http://www.oswego.org/staff/cchamber/resources/biomes.cfm

700 Rainforest Links This site has 700 links to web pages about the rainforest. [ Edit This site is filled with rainforests facts, resources for kids and teachers k-12. [ Edit Amazon Rainforest Unit Plan This site is a unit of study for lower elementary on the Amazon Rainforest. [ Edit Biomes This site is titled "What It's Like Where you live". You can research the various biomes and their plants and animals. [ Edit Biomes These webpages were developed by approximately seventy 9th grade students at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon in 1997. This was an integrated Science, Literature, and Health project in periods 3, 4, and 5 (see links below). Information has been collected on 8 different biomes. [ Edit Biomes- Habitats This site from enchanted learning provides information for elementary ages students on biomes and habitats. [ Edit Biomes of the World This site covers nine biomes of the world. [ Edit CyberZoo Usually a trip to the zoo only involves looking at animals as individual organisms, neglecting their connections to a greater system. The seventh grade life science and English classes at Whitesboro Middle School have been working together with scientists from Syracuse University and SUNY ESF, Utica Zoo, and Burnet Park Zoo to create a web site that will display animals as part of a biome... the CyberZoo. [ Edit Desert Theme Unit This site has all kinds of great resources for your desert unit. [

84. World Builders: Introduction To Biomes -- Viau Introduction to biomes. A biome is There are a number of major biomeson earth, and different ways of classifying them. I have chosen http://www.world-builders.org/lessons/less/biomes/introbiomes.html

Home Science Notes Lesson 5 Lesson 8 ... Return to Alien Bodies Introduction to Biomes A biome is an area with a specific climate together with the animals and plants that live there. There are a number of major biomes on earth, and different ways of classifying them. I have chosen six main biomes, and have added a section on aquatic communities. Intro to Deserts Hot Deserts Food Web KCalorie Pyramid ... KCalorie Pyramid Rainfall Less than 10 inches low Rain Forests Tropical Rain Forests Food Web KCalorie Pyramid Temperate Rain Forest Food Web KCalorie Pyramid Rainfall More than 60 inches heavy Coniferous Forests Food Web KCalorie Pyramid Rainfall 12 - 33 inches medium Tundra Food Web KCalorie Pyramid Rainfall Less than 10 inches low Grasslands Food Web KCalorie Pyramid Savannas 10 - 30 inches medium Aquatic Communities Fishes Variable Rainfall Deciduous Forests Food Web KCalorie Pyramid 30 - 60 inches medium Special Effects Section: Latitude and Altitude Carrying Capacity Growing Seasons Reproductive Strategies ... Some Animal Weights and Caloric Requirements on Earth These are the biomes that I have chosen. Each one can be subdivided into many more precisely described biomes, with more specific rainfall amounts, growing seasons, and elevations. However, in a ten week course, I think that these will be more than enough!

85. World Builders: Helpful Web Sites Biomes World Builders. Helpful Web Sites. biomes. General. http//library.thinkquest.org/11922/habitats/habitats.htm.World biomes maps, charts, descriptions. http://www.world-builders.org/lessons/websites/wbiomes.html

Home Biomes Helpful Web Sites Resources Menu ... Home World Builders Helpful Web Sites Biomes Choose a topic: General Deserts Tundra Grasslands ... Return to Resources Index General http://library.thinkquest.org/11922/habitats/habitats.htm World biomes maps, charts, descriptions. http://mbgnet.mobot.org/index2.htm The Evergreen Project for Students Excellent Biomes: Rainforest, Tiaga, Tundra, Grasslands, Desert, Temperate Forest, Freshwater and Marine Ecosystems: Products for teachers. http://dekalb.dc.peachnet.edu/~jaliff/biome.htm Good descriptions of biomes http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/main.html Major Biomes of the World Susan Woodward, Department of Geography, Radford University http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/ The Earth Observatory: http://dekalb.dc.peachnet.edu/~jaliff/diverhom.htm Diversity of Living Organisms Course Accessible presentation,many good pictures Georgia Perimeter college Dr John V Aliff. http://dekalb.dc.peachnet.edu/~jaliff/envirhom.htm Environmental Sciences Course Georgia Perimeter college Dr John V Aliff.

86. ICONnect: FAQs - Biomes Q Where can I find out about biomes such as the rain forest and tundra?A Hi,. 1. biomes http//ccwf.cc.utexas.edu/~bogler/ecology/biomes.html. http://www.ala.org/ICONN/KCFAQ/biomes.html

Frequently Asked Question: Biomes Q: Where can I find out about biomes such as the rain forest and tundra? A : Hi, Many sources on the Internet and the library can tell you about different biomes, including the climate, animals, and plants of each type of region. In order to find biome sites on the Web, it is good to search on specific types of biomes. For instance, if you are looking for information on the tundra, you should use keywords that include tundra and biome: On Alta Vista ( http://altavista.digital.com ), you would type the search term: +tundra +biome On HotBot ( http://www.hotbot.com ) , you would type the search term: tundra biome and then, you would select the option for "all the words" in the "look for" box. Here are some general biome sites to get you started: GENERAL BIOGRAPHY SITES 1. Biomes http://ccwf.cc.utexas.edu/~bogler/ecology/biomes.html See this Web page for facts about the tundra, evergreen coniferous forest (taiga, boreal forest), temperate deciduous forest, temperate grasslands (prairie, steppe), deserts, dry shrubland (Chaparral or Mediterranean), tropical savanna, tropical deciduous forest, and tropical evergreen forest. The top of the Web page has definitions for "biomes" and "ecotone." 2. MBGnet's Virtual Biomes

87. Biomes Aquatic biomes World's biomes Aquatic Fresh Water The biomes of the WorldRIVERSThe Fresh Water Biome Habitat Marshes and Swamps Lagos y Corrientes Tierras http://rmhs.dist214.k12.il.us/classes/lepbilscience/biome.html

Return to Biology Page. Biome Links March 5, 2001 General Ecology Sites Biome Project Resources A huge list of biome links!! Biomedome The purpose of this web page is to provide links for, and information about the diverse BIOMES of planet earth. Biomes These webpages were developed by approximately seventy 9th grade students at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon in 1997. This was an integrated Science, Literature, and Health project in periods 3, 4, and 5. Biomes A biome is a large distinctive complex of plant communities created and maintained by climate. How many biomes are there? A recent (1999) study concludes that there are 150 different "ecoregions" in North America alone. But I shall cast my lot with the "lumpers" rather than the "splitters" and lump these into 8 biomes Biomes - Major Ecosystems in the Biosphere Lots of pictures of different biomes. Biomes of the World by Dennis Paulsen From the University of Puget Sound, a lengthy paper on the different biomes and the climate, soils, vegetation, diversity, plant and animal adaptations, and human effects in each. Biomes of the World General information with a map of several biomes.

88. Land Biomes biomes are the world's major habitats. These habitats are identified by thevegetation and animals that populate them. Land biomes. Dateline 06/12/97 http://biology.about.com/library/weekly/aa061297.htm

zfp=-1 About Homework Help Biology Search in this topic on About on the Web in Products Web Hosting Biology with Regina Bailey Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Home Articles Forums ... Help zmhp('style="color:#fff"') Subjects ESSENTIALS Science Fair Projects Top Biology Programs Biology How Tos ... All articles on this topic Stay up-to-date! Subscribe to our newsletter. Advertising Free Credit Report Free Psychics Advertisement Land Biomes Dateline: 06/12/97 Biomes are the world's major habitats. These habitats are identified by the vegetation and animals that populate them. The location of each biome is determined by the regional climate. Tropical rain forests are characterized by dense vegetation, seasonally warm temperatures, and abundant rainfall. The animals that dwell here depend on trees for housing and food. Some examples are monkeys, bats, frogs, and insects. Savannas are open grasslands with very few trees. There's not much rain, so the climate is mostly dry. Inhabitants include lions, elephants, zebras, and antelope. Deserts are typically dry areas that experience extremely small amounts of rainfall. They can be either cold or hot. Vegetation includes shrubs and cactus plants. Animals include birds and rodents. Snakes, lizards, and other reptiles survive the severe temperatures by hunting at night and making their homes underground.

89. World Biomes Home Page World biomes 1.0 Home Page. Topics. Features. World biomes is as aninteractive textbook of the world's major terrestrial biomes. Map http://www.oceanatlas.com/world_biomes_home.html

World Biomes 1.0 Home Page Topics Features of World Biomes System Requirements Download Installation ... Setting Your Preferred Web Browser Features World Biomes is as an interactive textbook of the world's major terrestrial biomes. Map Window : Shows the geographical distribution of the biomes as well as a series of map overlays. Use the popup menu or the arrow buttons to browse the different biomes. Description Window : A general text overvue of the current biome. Climate Graph : Plots all the terrestrial biomes in terms of amount of precipitation and yearly average temperature. You can browse the biomes by clicking in the various regions of the graph. Climate Control : Adjust slider controls for precipitation, temperature, and latitude. World Biomes will find a biome that matches the new settings (if one exists). Climate Examples : Shows a temperature/precipitation graph for a city in the current biome. A graph for a second, reference climate can also be displayed making it easy to compare, for example, the climate of the temperate forest and the Savanna. Vegetation Examples : This window characterizes the vegetation of the current biome as well as plant adaptations to that biomes climatic conditions. Information is also availabale on regional differences in vegetation for a biome (for example, how similar or dissimilar is the vegetation of the rain forests found in Africa and South America).

90. Geneva's 4th Grade "Biomes" Websites biomes Around the World. These websites support our fourth grade curricula. Backto 4 th Grade Internet Sites. Back to Geneva’s Favorite Internet Sites. http://wwwgen.bham.wednet.edu/4biomes.htm

Biomes Around the World These websites support our fourth grade curricula Back to 4 th Grade Internet Sites Back to Geneva’s Favorite Internet Sites ... Geneva School Gnome Home “Gnome” gif courtesy of Background courtesy of GRSites.com

91. A Biomes Webquest A biomes Webquest. The biomes that will be studied in this Webquest are Desert,Grassland, Rainforest, Taiga, Temperate Forest, and Tundra. Task. http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/departments/tech/training/biomes/

A Biomes Webquest Introduction Task Process Resources ... About this Site Introduction A biome is a major geographical region, composed of plants and animals that are adapted to the region's physical environment, including weather and climate. The biomes that will be studied in this Webquest are: Desert, Grassland, Rainforest, Taiga, Temperate Forest, and Tundra. Task You can either pick one of the biomes listed above, or your teacher will assign one. You are a member of the "Chamber of Commerce" for your biome. Your job is to provide information about your biome and encourage people to visit or move to your biome. You can work individually or in teams. Find out the following information about your biome: climate and weather (annual high and low temperature, average precipitation, types of weather) animals (endangered and non-endangered species) vegetation (major trees, shrubs, plants, crops) landforms (mountains, rivers) geographic location of the biome throughout the world places of interest TOP Process Visit the web resources to find information about your biome. You can use the

92. WEB QUEST: Biomes In this Web quest, you will take a look at some different biomesrainforest, tundra, taiga, desert, temperate, and grasslands. http://www.webfeetguides.com/webquests/biomes.html

W EB F EET Vol. 5, No. 6 February 2001 Contributed by Deanna J. McDaniel, MLS, Media Specialist, Genoa Middle School (Westerville, OH) Have you ever thought about how where you live affects your daily life? What you do for fun, what you eat, and how you live are all influenced by the land and climate around you. In this Web quest, you will take a look at some different biomes: rainforest, tundra, taiga, desert, temperate, and grasslands. Your group will then pick a biome and investigate the culture of the area. Resources Biomes of the World http://www.snowcrest.net/geography/slides/biomes/index.html BrainPop: Land Biomes http://www.brainpop.com/science/ecology/landbiomes/index.weml The Evergreen Project http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/ Mission: Biomes http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Laboratory/Biome/ The World's Biomes http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/index.html The World's Biomes Self-Instructional Module http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/faculty/ritter/geog101/modules/biosphere/biomes_toc.html For more Web sites on specific biomes, look through the February 2001 issue of W EB F EET The Task In this Web quest, you will briefly look at different biomes using the Web sites listed. Then you will pick one biome and investigate its animal life, plant life, weather, and the people that live there. Then you will plan an evening with a group from that area.

93. Quia - Geography World - Ecosystems / Biomes trial. Geography World Ecosystems / biomes. terms related to theworld's living ecosystems and biomes. Create your own activities. http://www.quia.com/custom/515main.html

Matching, flashcards, concentration, word search Geography World - Ecosystems / Biomes Matching Flashcards Java non-Java ... Word Search See a list of terms used in these activities. Activities created by Brad Bowerman

94. Quia - Geography World - Ecosystems / Biomes Geography World Ecosystems / biomes. terms related to the world's living ecosystemsand biomes. Create your own activities Email this activity to a friend. http://www.quia.com/jg/515.html

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95. WETLAND, FOREST & OTHER BIOMES Home. WETLAND, FOREST OTHER biomes. biomes A major communityof living or ganisms; a complex of climax communities of plants http://www.educationalimages.com/cg040001.htm

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96. Taiga Taiga or Boreal Forest. Introduction.The taiga or boreal forest exists as a nearlycontinuous belt of coniferous trees across North America and Eurasia. http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/taiga/taiga.html

Taiga or Boreal Forest Introduction. The taiga or boreal forest exists as a nearly continuous belt of coniferous trees across North America and Eurasia. Overlying formerly glaciated areas and areas of patchy permafrost on both continents, the forest is mosaic of successional and subclimax plant communities sensitive to varying environmental conditions. Taiga is the Russian name for this forest which covers so much of that country. However, the term is used in North America as well. Climate: The taiga corresponds with regions of subarctic and cold continental climate (Koeppen's Dfc, Dfd, and Dwd climate types). Long, severe winters (up to six months with mean temperatures below freezing) and short summers (50 to 100 frost-free days) are characteristic, as is a wide range of temperatures between the lows of winter and highs of summer. For example, Verkhoyansk, Russia, has recorded extremes of minus 90 ° Fand plus 90 ° F. Mean annual precipitation is 15 to 20 inches, but low evaporation rates make this a humid climate. Vegetation: Needleleaf, coniferous (gymnosperm) trees are the dominant plants of the taiga biome. A very few species in four main genera are found: the evergreen

97. Explorer: What Are Biomes? What are biomes? Click here to receive a 49 KByte HQX file. Resource Type. Itexplores the various biomes such as Taigas, Tundras, Rain Forests, etc. http://unite.ukans.edu/explorer/explorer-db/html/783751701-447DED81.html

What are Biomes? Click here to receive a 49 KByte "HQX" file. Resource Type Student Created Material Physical Media Downloadable File Series Harrison-Morton Middle School HyperCard Project Grades Availability ECNet Description This HyperCard stack was created by a sixth grade student at Harrison Morton Middle School in Allentown, PA. It explores the various biomes such as Taigas, Tundras, Rain Forests, etc. that are found on the Earth. It is presented in its orginal form as an example of what students can create HyperCard. Curriculum Natural Science/Life Science/Ecosystems/Biomes/General Biomes ProcessSkills Natural Science Process/Gather Data/Observe Natural Science Process/Analysis Synthesis Evaluation/Investigate Natural Science Process/Analysis Synthesis Evaluation/Interpret Natural Science Process/Communicate Ideas/Oral and Written Expression Natural Science Process/Technology/Calculator and Computer Skills Natural Science Process/Values and Attitudes/Self-Confidence Author Jorge S.,Harrison-Morton Middle School, Allentown, PA 18102 Publisher Great Lakes Collaborative, 9555 Haggerty, Belleville, MI 48111

98. 9(k) Characteristics Of The Earth's Terrestrial Biomes 9) Introduction to Biogeography and Ecology. (k) Characteristics of the Earth'sTerrestrial biomes, Scientists call these major ecosystem types biomes. http://www.geog.ouc.bc.ca/physgeog/contents/9k.html

Introduction to Biogeography and Ecology (k) Characteristics of the Earth's Terrestrial Biomes Introduction Many places on Earth share similar climatic conditions despite being found in geographically different areas. As a result of natural selection , comparable ecosystems have developed in these separated areas. Scientists call these major ecosystem types biomes . The geographical distribution (and productivity ) of the various biomes is controlled primarily by the climatic variables precipitation and temperature . The map in Figure 9k-1 describes the geographical locations of the eight major biomes of the world. Because of its scale, this map ignores the many community variations that are present within each biome category. Figure 9k-1 Distribution of the Earth's eight major terrestrial biomes. Legend is below. ( Adapted from: H.J. de Blij and P.O. Miller. 1996. Physical Geography of the Global Environment. John Wiley, New York. Pp. 290.)

99. Biomes Webquest They are the land and water biomes. Many biologists then classify land biomesinto six groups. The water biomes cover most of the earth's surface. http://home.sullivan.k12.il.us/teachers/brunner/biome.htm

Eureka! A New Biome! a Webquest for Science and Language at Sullivan Middle School Introduction: A biome is a large region that has a distinct climate and combination of plants and animals. The earth itself can be considered to be one large biome. The earth is divided into two major biome types. They are the land and water biomes. Many biologists then classify land biomes into six groups. They are the tundra, coniferous forest, deciduous forest, grassland, desert, and rain forest. The water biomes cover most of the earth's surface. There are two major types of water biomes: marine and freshwater biomes. The Task: On this journey your ship has just "discovered" a new type of biome. Since it is your job to report your findings back to the Academy of Sciences and to the king, you will need to write an informational paper describing your observations. In your report you should include the following factual information for the Academy of Sciences: identify where the biome is found identify the biome's climate type identify the major types of plants present in the biome identify the major types of animals present in the biome include any other facts about your biome that are important or interesting diagram a food web for this biome In your report for the Crown you should also discuss the possibilities for future exploitation of the biome by humans.

100. Biomes biomes OF THE WORLD. Ms. Wayne. Science. Scientists have classified areas withsimilar climates, plants, and animals into divisions called biomes. http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/mvms/instruct/biomes.html

BIOMES OF THE WORLD Ms. Wayne Science Scientists have classified areas with similar climates, plants, and animals into divisions called biomes. Because biomes divisions are merely a system to help scientists describe the natural world, not all scientists agree on the kinds and numbers of biomes. However, most scientists accepts at least six land biomes and two water biomes. The major land biomes are tundra, coniferous forest, deciduous forest, tropical rain forest, grassland, and desert. The two water biomes are the marine, or ocean biomes and the freshwater biome. List the eight major biomes, plus any additional ones you may find in a chart. List examples of plants, animals and type of climate. FOR STUDENT ACTIVITY GO TO: STUDENT'S ACTIVITY After you have completed the student's activity you must do the Student's Project. STUDENT'S PROJECT Go to Top of Page Return to the Schools's Main Page Last updated on May 15, 1998 Maintained by Viv Wayne

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