Biome Project

Name ___________________________ Assignment Due Date:__________________

My Biome _______________________ Number of points possible = __________

A. Construct a three-dimensional model of your biome in a box (apple box/ copy paper size) using everyday materials. It should show the terrain (mountainous, flat, shoreline, etc.) You should include the following in your 3-D model:

___3 different accurate representations of flora

2. ___4 different accurate representations of fauna

3. ___accurate representation of climate/weather and terrain (mountainous, flat, shoreline, lakes)

4. ___inside walls are decorated (painted, collaged with photos, etc.)

5. ___exterior of box is covered or painted

B. Attached to the box will be your standard sized poster board (22" x 28") with typed (at least 28 bold font) or neatly written descriptions of the following:

Required Elements for Poster:

1. ___Elevation 6.___ Five examples of Fauna

2. ___Precipitation levels 7.___ types of insects in the area

3. ___ weather/ climate/ temp ranges 8. ___ adaptations (special structures, behaviors, processes) of organisms that ensures their survival

4. ___ Four Seasons? If not, which ones? 9.___ human activity/effects on biome/ problems faced by biome

5. ___ Five examples of Flora 10. ___conservation efforts? (specific actions we are taking/ could take to protect biome)

C. World map indicating (by color, outline, etc.) the location of your biome. The map may be placed on the top of box if you do not have room on your poster.

Research your biome using the Internet, your textbook, other books, magazines and texts. Remember you must have your four sources listed in the correct format on the back of your poster.

Suggested Materials: Be creative!! Use a large variety of materials: construction paper, magazines, pics from the net, your own photos, variety of creative materials (yarn, pasta, beans, peas, buttons, twigs, grass, etc.), small figures ($1 store or hobby shop), standard size poster board, 3" piece of 1/2"' x 3/8" wood for poster support (rulers or paint sticks from a home supply warehouse work great - duct tape works well to secure the poster), scissors, glue, colored pencils, markers, crayons, paint, drawing paper

BIOME PROJECT RUBRIC

Name ___________________________ Biome ____________________

Includes Original Biome rubric with project on due date = 4 points _____

3-Dimensional Model

Element	10	8	6	4	2
Includes at least 3 different and accurate types of flora in the biome.
Includes at least 4 different and accurate types of fauna in the biome.
Accurately represents the weather/climate and terrain of the biome.
Inside wall decorated and exterior painted/covered/ necessary pictures
Neat, attractive, creative

Poster

Ideas and Content	7	5	4	3	2
Includes elevation, precipitation, temperature ranges, climate and seasons.
Includes 5 examples of flora
Includes 5 examples of fauna
Includes types of insects, adaptations of organisms, effects of human activity, current and possible conservation efforts
Includes accurate map with biome location(s)
Structure and Form	7	5	4	3	2
Presents details in a sensible order that is easy to follow.
Includes four bibliography sources on back of poster.
Conventions	7	5	4	3	2
Contains minor errors in grammar/usage, spelling, capitalization, punctuation.
Totals