1. 1. Objective (READ) SWBAT identify different types of biomes. 2. Question of the Day. (TURN OBJECTIVE INTO A QUESTION) 3. Warm-up (ANSWER) A.Which climate do you think would have the greatest population? Explain why. B.Which climate do you think would have the least population? Explain why. - Go in order, step 1, step 2, step 3 - directions are in parentheses

2. Table of Contents DateTitleLesson # **Thinking Like a Geographer** 8/31Geographer’s Tools4 9/2Weathering5 9/3Internal Processes6 9/7Climate7 1. Make a new page called “Climate”. 2. Label it page 7.

6. Climate Zones As you watch the video list the five types of climate zones in your notebook?

7. Climate Zones Characteristics Biomes (ecosystems) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

8. Tropical Climate Zone What are the characteristics of this zone?

9. TROPICAL: Warm year round; high humidity; dense vegetation; biome = rainforest, savannas.

10. Climate Zones Characteristics Biomes (ecosystem) 1. tropical Warm year round; high humidity; dense vegetation Rainforest, savannas 2. 3. 4. 5.

11. Arid Climate Zone What are the characteristics of this zone?

12. ARID - Little or no rainfall; biome = deserts

13. Temperate (Mild) Climate Zone What are the characteristics of this zone?

14. TEMPERATE - Mild to cool rainy winters; warm summers, may be wet or dry. Biomes = Temperate forest, grasslands

15. Continental Climate Zone What are the characteristics of this zone?

16. CONTINENTAL - Wet summers-cool in some regions and hot in others. Cold snowy winters Biomes = Taiga

17. Polar Climate Zone What are the characteristics of this zone?

18. POLAR - Cool to cold all year with little snow. Biomes = Tundra

19. Directions 1. Work on either the map or the laptop assignment. Both are due tomorrow. Laptop directions: A. IF YOU CAN LOG IN – S:) Drive - Log in – Go to my computer – click S:) Student – Student Read Only – Orso Folder – open the file called “Internal Forces – 10” B. IF YOU CAN’T LOG IN - Go to our website - Click the workstation box and log in as admin - If you can’t log in use our website - go to www.wg10.wikispaces.comwww.wg10.wikispaces.com - it’s the only content on the website

20. Directions 1. Work on either the map or the laptop assignment. Both are due tomorrow. Laptop directions: A. IF YOU CAN LOG IN – S:) Drive - Log in – Go to my computer – click S:) Student – Student Read Only – Orso Folder – open the file called “Internal Forces – 10” B. IF YOU CAN’T LOG IN - Go to our website - Click the workstation box and log in as admin - If you can’t log in use our website - go to www.wgh10.wikispaces.comwww.wgh10.wikispaces.com - it’s the only content on the website

21. Biomes As you watch the video list the six biomes in your notebook?

22. Biomes Characteristics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

23. Rainforest Biome What are the characteristics of this biome?

24. Rainforest - Dense forests of different tree species; unique plants/animals living in balance.

25. Grasslands/Savannas Biome What are the characteristics of this biome?

26. Savanna (Grassland) - Flat regions with few trees; grassy, many animals

27. Temperate Forest Biome What are the characteristics of this biome?

28. Temperate Forests Biome Temperate Forests – Deciduous forest or mixed forests, many lose their leaves annually.

29. Desert Biome What are the characteristics of this biome?

30. Deserts – Plants/animals that conserve water and withstand heat; ex. cacti,

31. Taiga Biome What are the characteristics of this biome?

32. Taiga Biome Taiga - Sub-arctic coniferous (pine tree) forests; huge temperature variations between summer and winter.

33. Tundra Biome What are the characteristics of this biome?

34. Tundra Biome Tundra - Flat, treeless lands around the Arctic Ocean; permafrost, summer short and cool.