The Biome Exploration Vacation
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Introduction
CONGRATULATIONS! You and your partner have won an exploration vacation around the world! You will be taking a fun-filled adventure while exploring the biomes of the world! As you travel around the world, you will log information about each biome in your Exploration Vacation Journal. At the conclusion of your trip, you will pick whichever biome you liked the most and present a PowerPoint presentation that will include fun facts and characteristics about your biome. Have a fun trip around the world!
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Task
As you take your vacation around the world, record information about each biome in your Exploration Vacation Journal.
When you come back from your exploration, you will use the information you collected from your journal to create a KEYNOTE.
- You and your partner will decide on one biome that you both enjoyed.
- The specifications for this presentation will be under the Process tab.
- Remember, this is an exploration vacation! Have fun!
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Process
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Task 1
Before you leave on your exploration, you need to know where you are going! For your trip, you will be going to 5 different biomes around the world.
- In your Exploration Vacation Journal list each biome you will be visiting and draw a picture representing each biome. Use the pictures on the website as an example.
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Be sure to use color in you pictures
Task 2
Once you become familiar with where you'll be going, it's time to getting started on the adventure! The first place you will be visiting are the grasslands!
- Record 4 interesting facts about grasslands in your Exploration Vacation Journal.
- Look closely at the rainfall chart below. Compare/Contrast the grassland's rainfall to two other biomes, and record the information in your Exploration Vacation Journal (complete sentences).
Task 3
Now get ready to put on a winter coat! You're going to the tundra! This is the coldest biome on the planet!
- Record 4 facts that you find interesting in your Exploration Vacation Journal.
- Pay careful attention to the animals that live in the tundra. List 4 animals that live in the tundra biome.
- Also, draw a food chain using one animal at each level in your Exploration Vacation Journal. (Hint: There are three levels mentioned!)
Task 4
It's time to shed your thick coat! It's time to visit the desert! What comes to mind when you think of a desert? Hot? Sand? Sun? Did you know that there was such thing as a cold desert?
- Well, to find out more check out: http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/desert/index.htm. On the left hand of the screen, there are the topics:
- What is a Desert Like
- Types of Deserts
- Where are Deserts Located
- Desert Plants
- Desert Animals
- In your Exploration Vacation Journal, list a fact from each topic.
- Also, record in your journal the names and special facts of two cold deserts and two hot deserts. Make sure to include where they are found!
Task 5
Are you ready to get a little wet? Aquatic biomes cover about 3/4 of earth's surface!
- Record in your Exploration Vacation Journal what these two types are called.
- Also, list 4 facts for each type.
- Don't forget to take a look at the pictures! Just click Aquatic Biome Images by the picture on each page.
- Can you answer the Careful Explorers question: What is the area where freshwater meets saltwater called?
- If you think you know, answer in your Exploration Vacation Journal for the Careful Explorers point!
Task 6
You have arrived to your last vacation biome - forests! There are actually three different types of forests. These types are: tropical, taiga, and temperate/deciduous.
- In your Exploration Vacation Journal list 3 facts about each forest.
Task 7
YOU'RE HOME! Welcome back! You must have had a wonderful time while visiting the different biomes.
- The final part of your vacation is to inform others about your favorite biome. You and your partner will present a Keynote presentation over your favorite biome.
- Your Keynote must include:
- The name of your favorite biome
- A picture of the biome
- A list of animals that live there (include at least one picture)
- Information about the vegetation (include at least one picture)
- At least one endangered animal or plant from your biome (include a picture)
- At least 5 facts
- Explain why this biome is your favorite
- Use your notes from your Exploration Vacation Journal and other additional resources to make this presentation.
- Other people can't wait to see what you have to present about your favorite biome!
Be sure to upload and send your keynote to ralbert@chisholm.k12.mn.us (send your keynote as a keynote)
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Conclusion
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Fantastic! You have done an awesome job! You traveled and explored different biomes of the world! You have learned many new things while on your trip! You were even able to present a biome to others! As you wrap up this experience, think about the following questions:
- What was the coolest fact you learned about biomes?
- If you could choose to live in any biome which would you choose?
- Do you think you could convince your family to take a trip to the biome you presented?
- If you could make up your own biome what would it be?
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