What do you know about Minnesota?
Thinking about our list how could we sort this into categories or groups?
MN Unit 1.How do physical features influence where people choose to live? 2.How do natural resources influence where people choose to live? 3.How do natural resources influence the products Minnesota produces? 4.How have the products Minnesota produces and exchanges changed over time? 5.How has Minnesota’s economy become more connected to the world? 6.How have human settlement patterns changed land use in Minnesota?
Today’s Guiding Question -What are the 3 major biomes in Minnesota? Today’s Learning Goal -Students will be able to locate and describe the three biomes of Minnesota -Students will use text to find information
What is a biome? A biome is an area with certain types of plants and animals What are some examples of biomes? Deserts Rainforests Tundra
How many biomes does Minnesota have?
Biome Video
Prairie Biome
Prairie Video
Hardwoods/Deciduous Forest Area with trees that lose their leaves at the end of each season Types of trees include maple and oak
Hardwoods/Deciduous Forest Video
Pinewoods/Coniferous Forest Area with trees that have cones Types of trees include pine, spruce, and fir
Pinewoods Video
What is a symbol? What are some examples of symbols?
MN Symbols
Today’s Guiding Question -What are the 3 major biomes in Minnesota? Today’s Learning Goal -Students will be able to locate and describe the three biomes of Minnesota