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Ecology “Biome Poster” Assignment

(50 points)

For this project, you will have the choice of working alone or with a partner. (Choose wisely as each option comes with responsibilities.) You may use any credible resources (no wiki web addresses) you have available to research your assigned biome; however, any student caught copying or plagiarizing will face the consequences in accordance with the Course Syllabus and Student Handbook (i.e. earn a “0” and discipline referral). After you gather the required information, you will design a poster. The information that must be included on your poster:  Identification of biome (title for your display)  Identification of biome location (map)  Description of climate (weather, temperature, amount of rain, etc.)  Identification of 2 abiotic factors  Food chain (1 native producer and 2 native consumers that live in the biome with arrows showing the movement of energy between organisms) The three organisms used in your food chain will also be elaborated on, as described below.

• Identification of 1 native producer (common and scientific names)
• Picture of producer
• Identification of 2 producer adaptations
• Explanation of 2 producer adaptations (how does it help the organism survive)
• Identification of 1 native herbivore (common and scientific names)
• Picture of herbivore
• Identification of 2 herbivore adaptations
• Explanation of each herbivore adaptation (how does it help the organism survive)
• Identification of 1 native carnivore (common and scientific names)
• Picture of carnivore
• Identification of 2 carnivore adaptations
• Explanation of each carnivore adaptation (how does it help the organism survive)

 Size of poster at least 13” x 19” (Poster or foam board would be ideal.)  Visually appealing (creative, colorful, neat/organized – not sloppy, shows effort was put into the project, not wordy – bullets, not paragraphs)  At least 4 sources cited on back side of poster (bibliography) This biome poster presentation is due ______________________________________. Depending on time constraints, students will present their biome information and posters to the

• class. A separate rubric and grade will be assigned for this assignment, if necessary.

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Ecology “Biome Poster” Rubric

(50 points)

Criteria Point Values

Biome Identified

2 – Biome listed. 0 – Biome not listed.

Location Identified

2 – Map included. 0 – Map not included.

Climate Described

4 – Climate described accurately & thoroughly. 2 – Climate described, but not accurately & thoroughly. 0 – Climate not described.

Abiotic Factors Identified

2 – Two abiotic factors listed. 1 – One abiotic factor listed. 0 – No abiotic factors listed.

Food Chain

4 – All 4 parts correct. 1 Producer 1 Herbivore 1 Carnivore Arrows 3 – 1 part missing or incorrect. 1 Producer 1 Herbivore 1 Carnivore Arrows 2 – 2 parts missing or incorrect. 1 Producer 1 Herbivore 1 Carnivore Arrows 1 – 3 parts missing or incorrect. 1 Producer 1 Herbivore 1 Carnivore Arrows 0 – 4 parts missing or incorrect. 1 Producer 1 Herbivore 1 Carnivore Arrows

N A T I V E P R O D U C E R Identified

2 – Producer identified with common and scientific name. 1 – Producer identified with common or scientific name. 0 – No producer identified.

Pictured

1 – Producer is pictured. 0 – Producer is not pictured.

Adaptations Identified

2 – Two adaptations identified. 1 – One adaptation identified. 0 – No adaptations identified.

Adaptations Explained

4 – Two adaptations explained. 2 – One adaptation explained. 0 – No adaptations explained.

N A T I V E H E R B I V O R E Identified

2 – Herbivore identified with common & scientific name. 1 – Herbivore identified with common or scientific name. 0 – No herbivore identified.

Pictured

1 – Herbivore is pictured. 0 – Herbivore is not pictured.

Adaptations Identified

2 – Two adaptations identified. 1 – One adaptation identified. 0 – No adaptations identified.

Adaptations Explained

4 – Two adaptations explained. 2 – One adaptation explained. 0 – No adaptations explained.

N A T I V E C A R N I V O R E Identified

2 – Carnivore identified with common & scientific name. 1 – Carnivore identified with common or scientific name. 0 – No carnivore identified.

Pictured

1 – Carnivore is pictured. 0 – Carnivore is not pictured.

Adaptations Identified

2 – Two adaptations identified. 1 – One adaptation identified. 0 – No adaptations identified.

Adaptations Explained

4 – Two adaptations explained. 2 – One adaptation explained. 0 – No adaptations explained.

Poster Size

1 – Poster is at least 13” X 19”. 0 – Poster is smaller than 13” X 19”.

Visual Appearance

4 – All 5 components. Creative Colorful Neat Effort Minimal words 3 – Missing 1 component. Creative Colorful Neat Effort Minimal words 2 – Missing 2 components. Creative Colorful Neat Effort Minimal words 1 – Missing 3 components. Creative Colorful Neat Effort Minimal words 0 – Missing 4+ components. Creative Colorful Neat Effort Minimal words

Sources Cited

4 – 4 sources cited correctly. 3 – 4 sources cited incorrectly. 2 – ˂4 sources cited correctly. 1 – ˂4 sources cited incorrectly. 0 – No sources cited.

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Ecology “Biome Poster” Research Notes

Biome Climate 2 Abiotic Factors Food Chain: Producer Common Name: Scientific Name: Adaptation #1: Explanation: Adaptation #2: Explanation: Herbivore Common Name: Scientific Name: Adaptation #1: Explanation: Adaptation #2: Explanation: Carnivore Common Name: Scientific Name: Adaptation #1: Explanation: Adaptation #2: Explanation:

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Ecology “Biome Poster” Helpful Websites

Below is a list of some websites that you might find helpful as you research your assigned biome.

http://www.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/habitat/habitat.html Ecosystems, Biomes, and Habitats http://library.thinkquest.org/11353/ecosystems.htm Ecosystems http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/exploring_ecosystems/ Exploring Ecosystems: Desert, Coastal Arctic, and Everglades http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/nature/index.htm Eek! Nature Notes Environmental Education for Kids http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/earth/ecosystems.html Windows to the Universe http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/index.php Defenders of Wildlife: Wildlife and Habitat into Fact Sheets http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/ Blue Planet Biomes http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php University of California Museum of Paleontology: The World’s Biomes http://www.nps.gov/glac/forteachers/upload/Who%20eats%20who%20chart.pdf Glacier National Park: Who Eats Who? http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/ Habitats/Biomes http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/index1.html Biomes http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/biomes.html Earth Floor Biomes https://php.radford.edu/~swoodwar/biomes/ Biomes of Earth: Introduction to Biomes http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/B/Biomes.html Biomes

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Ecology “Biome Poster” Bibliography

Directions: Using APA format (refer to back side of this paper), list the sources you used when you researched information on your biome. Attach this paper to the back

• f your poster before submitting it to be graded. If you used more than 4

sources, please attach them on a separate sheet of paper.

• 1. ___________________________________________________________________

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• 2. ___________________________________________________________________

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• 3. ___________________________________________________________________

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• 4. ___________________________________________________________________

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Ecology “Biome Poster” How to Write a Bibliography

For a book: Author’s last name, first initial. (Publication date year, month day). Title of the book. City of publication: Publishing company. EXAMPLE: Kunkel, G. (2007, August 29). Science teacher. Exeter, PA: ETSD, Inc. For an encyclopedia or dictionary: Author’s last name, first initial. (Publication date year, month day). Entry or article

• title. In Encyclopedia Title (Volume, pages). City of publication: Publishing

company. EXAMPLE: Kunkel, G. (2007). Meniscus. Dictionary of Ms. Kunkel’s quirky words. (Vol. 1,

• p. 72). Exeter, PA: ETSD, Inc.

For the Internet: Author’s last name, first initial. (Publication date year, month day). Title of web page. In Title of website. Retrieved month day, year, from full URL or WWW address EXAMPLES: Kunkel, G. (2007, August). Kunkel, Gretchen. In Exeter Township School

• District. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from

http://www.exeter.k12.pa.us//Domain/266 NOTE: If any part (such as the author or date) is not given, leave that part blank and include the information that is provided. If you need additional help, here is a website that can help you format your bibliography: Brad, J. N. (2005, May 13). Citing websites: Apa style. Retrieved January 4, 2012, from http://www.studygs.net/citation.htm