Task #1 (Do as a group)

Explore ecosystems and biomes

With your team investigate and choose the ecosystem that you would like to research and present.  You will have one class period to do this. 

Find links by clicking on images on this page.

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Further Exploration of Specific Ecosystems

Oceans

 

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Rivers

 

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Wetlands

 

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Deserts

 

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Deciduous Forest

 

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Coniferous Forest

 Taiga

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Rain Forest

 

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Grassland

 

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Savannah

 

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Frozen Tundra

 

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Shore Lines

 

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Coral Reef

 

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Caves

Task #2 (Individual Jobs)

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***Print out and use this organizer to help you plan for your part of the task.
Animal Worksheet
Plant Worksheet
Non-living Elements Worksheet
Climate Worksheet

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Vegetation

Essential question: What part does vegetation (plants) play in your ecosystem? 

 Climate
Essential question:  What effect does the climate of your ecosystem play in the adaptations of the plants and animals that live here?

 

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        Non-living elements

Essential question: What is the importance of soil, rock, water, and other non-living elements to the life forms in an area?

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Animals

Essential question: How have the plants and animals in your ecosystem adapted to their environment, and how do they survive?

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Task #3 (Come back together as a group)
Go over your individual reports, and then pair up to complete the PowerPoint. Make sure all members of the group are prepared to present to the rest of the class. Congratulations on your teamwork!

Microsoft Office PowerPoint