Five to ten plants that are found in your biome. Describe an adaptation they have for surviving in the biome.

BIOME PAMPHLET PROJECT
1. Select a biome to research. The information collected will be used to create a pamphlet describing the biome. You will capture this information on the Biome Information Sheet. This MUST be turned in with your pamphlet. You can find the Biome Information Sheet on the last few pages of this document.
2. You will be using on-line resources, books from the library and the course textbook. Make sure to gather your information before you start to design your pamphlet. The information must be in your own words to receive credit. You will need to include pictures and captions throughout your pamphlet. The pictures can be black and white.
3. You will share your findings on this biome. You will need to try to convince me why I should visit your biome. Think: What makes your biome unique? I will put emphasis on your grade for this part of the project.
4. Your pamphlet can be completed using Microsoft Publisher or other brochure publishers. The title page should have your name, the biome name, a picture, and your class period.
5. Your pamphlet must include:
The name of your biome (title page)
The biome’s characteristics (climate, average temperature, average precipitation amounts, are there seasons) and locations in the world (continents, countries)
Five to ten plants that are found in your biome. Describe an adaptation they have for surviving in the biome. (Ex) large horizontal roots
Five to ten animals that are found in your biome. Describe an adaptation they have for surviving in the biome. (Ex) thick fur
Threats to the biome. Give some details to the threats (what are some causes/effects of the threats. (Ex) deforestation-destroying habitats
Bibliography with at least three different internet sources and one book source.
Pictures to include are: a map of the biome location, two plants you described, two animals you described, landscape, and one picture of the threat.
6. Grading
This is presentation is worth a total of 100pts.
Follow the rubric to make sure you have included everything for full credit

CONTENT SCORING RUBRIC BIOME PAMPHLET PROJECT

LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS 10 POINTS FOR EACH ITEM 7 POINTS FOR EACH ITEM 4 POINTS FOR EACH ITEM
0 POINTS
Page #1
Left Column Contains five or more biome threats, gave some details of each threat, and one picture with captions
Contains less than five biome threats, gave some details for each threat, and one picture with captions Contains five or less biome threats with no details and no pictures Does not include threats and pictures
Bibliography
Page #1
Center Column Contains three or more on-line resources and one or more book resources
Contains three on-line resources and no book resources Contains less than three on-line resources and one book resource Does not include a bibliography
Cover/Front Page Page #1
Right Column Contains your name, biome name, picture, class name, class period and date
Contains only four of the required information Contains only two of the required information Cover page missing
Page #2
Left Column Contains between eight and ten characteristics of your biome, one picture with captions and the location on earth
Contains between eight and five characteristics of your biome, one picture with captions and the location on earth Contains less than five characteristics of your biome, or no picture or location on earth Contains no characteristics of your biome, or no picture or no location on earth
Page #2
Center Column Contains five or more plants, gave adaptations, and two pictures with captions
Contains less than five plants, gave adaptations, and two pictures with captions Contains five or less plants with no adaptations, and no pictures Contains no plants and pictures/
captions
Page #2
Right Column Contains five or more animals, gave adaptations, and two pictures with captions Contains less than five animals, gave adaptations, and two pictures with captions Contains five or less animals with no adaptations, and no pictures Contains no animals and pictures/
captions

Biome Answer Sheet Gathering Information (40pts)
Name of biome:
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Continent(s) and Country(s) where biome is found: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Climate information: Temperature & precipitation, are there specific seasons?
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Description of at least five animals found in biome and their adaptations that help them live there:
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Description of at least five plants that live in the biome and their adaptations that helps them live there:
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Threats to the biome: Is the biome being polluted? Are the forests in this biome being cut down? Fires? Floods? Global Warming?
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Interesting fact: What makes this biome unique?
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Reasons to visit: You are trying to convince people to visit! Describe some reasons to check this biome out!
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