Introduction to Biomes

Unit 3: Biomes Introduction

Biome:

an area with similar populations of organisms.

Poll

Can a cactus live in your Biome?

• Yes

• No

You will then designate one individual to be your groups spokesperson and talk about your findings.

Sell it to the class

Your group is in charge of representing your biome. Read through your biome informational and make some notes on your note page about it.

You are all experts!!!

Biome Jigsaw

Present your findings.

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Desert Biome

Multiple Select

What are some characteristics of deserts?

• lots of trees

• high average rainfall

• low average rainfall

• extreme temperature variations

• grasslands

Present your findings.

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​Rainforest Biome

Multiple Select

What are some characteristics of rainforests?

• lots of trees

• high year round temperature

• high amount of rainfall

• grasslands

• low year round temperature

Present your findings.

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​Tundra Biome

Multiple Select

What are some characteristics of tundra?

• permafrost

• very cold, low average temperatures

• lots of trees

• small amount of plants

• high amount of rainfall

Present your findings.

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Taiga/ Boreal Forest/ Coniferous Forest Biome

Multiple Select

What are some characteristics of a taiga/boreal forest?

• coniferous trees

• very cold

• very hot

Present your findings.

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Temperate Deciduous Biome

Multiple Select

What are some characteristics of a temperate deciduous forest?

• leaves change color in the fall

• lots of trees

• hot year round

• low amount of rainfall

Present your findings.

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Temperate Grassland/ Prairie Biome

Multiple Select

What are some characteristics of a temperate grassland/prairie?

• lots of trees

• grassland

• flat

• high temperatures year round

Present your findings.

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Savanna/ Shrubland

Multiple Select

What are some characteristics of a tropical grassland/savanna?

• warm temperatures

• seasonal rainfall

• lots of trees

• grassland

• low average temperature

Open Ended

Can a cactus live in your biome?

What next?

Biomes of North America POGIL

Now that you have been introduced to biomes we are going to take a look at Biomes Specific to North America. After your group has finished a model raise your hand so I can come and check you off.

After you have completed the POGIL and turned it in answer the Exit ticket and then your day is done!

Day 1 Exit Ticket