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BIOMES: THE WORLD LANDSCAPES Elena García Marín
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This project involves the creation of a mural of the different biomes found on Earth. The term Biome describes areas on the earth with similar climates, plants and animals. Learning outcomes 1. Students should be able to identify the major components of biomes and the effects of human activity on them. 2. Students should be able to successfully navigate websites for information and photographs. Activities 1. Students in groups choose different biomes. 2. Students create a description chart of their biome from the research performed online. The information should include: location, flora, fauna, climate (temperature and precipitation), rivers, and human uses and influences. 3. Students create a mural with the information and the images gathered on the internet. 4. Students then orally report to the class on each biome using the created product . 5. Products are excellent review tools for using in concluding units or reviewing for exams. Assessment Students are assessed on the final product and oral presentation using a predetermined percentage: seventy percent final product, twenty-five percent daily progress, five percent oral presentation. |
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