Biomes Travel Battle Biomes of the World – Travel Brochure/Billboard Project Mrs. Miller 7th Grade Science

Objective: Create a brochure/billboard for a biome Objective: Create a brochure/billboard for a biome. Research and identify environmental characteristics such as the plants, animals, climate, and adaptations. You are a travel agent and you MUST attract visitors to your biome. You will need to use colorful pictures and graphics. You must include all of the features in your brochure/billboard and it must be presented in a poster or book form much like a REAL travel guide or billboard. You must follow the RUBRIC!

Rubric/Include the following parts… Animals – 15pts List three specific native animals that live there Discuss how each animal is adapted and how these adaptations help the animal to survive! Give one example of cooperation and competition between the species that live there Plants – 15 pts List three specific native species that live there Discuss how each plant is adapted and how these adaptations help it to survive. Warnings – 4 pts What are some threats to the biome? Endangered species? Cover – 3pts Advertise your biome’s recreational activities! Describe the landscape and features Biome Location – 3 pts Where is it? Show a MAP with labels! List abiotic factors Weather Report – 10 pts Average Precipitation Average Temperature Highs and Lows of precipitation and temperature Suggest supplies that tourists would need to make their trip fun and enjoyable!

SUMMARY In this section, you will write a paragraph (5-8 sentences minimum) discussing how this biome is important to the world! Ideas: Does the biome contribute to the economy of its location? Are there historical artifacts in the biome? Is the biome a “real” tourist location? Sources: List all internet cites that are used and cite sources Must have at least two sources You only have to cite URL