1. BIOMES

2. Biome = a major biological community that occurs over a large area – A BIG group of LIVING things – Different kinds of species – Large geographical area/ REGION

3. How are biomes commonly identified? Biomes are commonly identified by the Biome’s dominant plant species

4. 2 major kinds of BIOMES Aquatic WATER Examples: – Ocean – Creek – River Terrestrial LAND Examples: –Forest –Desert –Grasslands

5. 3 kinds of Aquatic Biomes Saltwater Ocean Marine Salt Lakes Freshwater Pond, lake, river Estuary Mix of fresh and saltwater Marsh/ICW

6. Aquatic Biomes and LIGHT LIGHT is a major resource when talking about aquatic biomes. 2 zones based on the AMOUNT of light: Photic light  shallow water Aphotic no light  deep water

7. How has the angler fish adapted to the aphotic zone?

8. Aquatic Biomes Plankton/Phytoplankton = small organisms that are the primary consumers/producers of aquatic biomes

10. 2 most important factors in determining the BIOME 1.Temperature 2.Amount of Precipitation

11. 6 major Terrestrial Biomes Tundra Taiga Temperate Forest Grassland Desert Tropical Rain Forest

13. Terrestrial Biomes: Where in the World? 1. Tundra 2. Taiga 5. Desert 6. Tropical Rain Forest Equator 3. Temperate Forest 4. Grassland North Pole

14. Biomes: Where in the world…?

15. Different Biomes Green and Black Text Book pgs 80-99 Very brief description of each Biome Define any terms already in your notes Describe at least one adaptation for plants AND an animals in each biome List a plant and an animal that live in each biome

16. Tundra Northern/Polar regions Very cold temperatures (long winter/short summer) Permafrost = permanent layer of frost in the ground – only small plants can grow

18. Taiga Mountainous regions with mostly conifers Cold winters, cool/short summer Conifer = mainly pines

20. Temperate Forest Clearly defined seasons – Mild winters/warm summers Some conifers, but mostly deciduous trees Deciduous Tree = tree that loses its leaves in the fall (oak, maple)

21. We live in THIS biome!

22. Grassland Dry summer/cool winter Mostly grasses and shrubs Grazing animals AKA “savannah”

24. Desert Very little rain (<3cm/yr) Hot days/Cold nights Animal adaptations: – Nocturnal = move/hunt at night to avoid heat – Burrow = live in hole to avoid heat – Must conserve water!

26. Tropical Rainforest Rains almost daily Located very close to equator (most sun) – No seasons Most “biodiverse”: greatest variety of organisms in an area

28. Biome Booklet Time! This brochure should be directed toward 5 th graders. Your goal is to educate them on the six different terrestrial (land) biomes: – Tundra, Taiga, Desert, Grasslands, Temperate Forest, and Tropical Rain Forest. Try to find creative and interesting ways to represent the following information using one page per biome.

29. Biome Booklet Global location/ Description Climate/ Seasonal Extremes Average rainfall Animals (minimum of 2) Plants (minimum of 1-2) Interesting facts (minimum of 2) **Include a decorative cover for your brochure!!!*** Use pictures/drawings/collage***

30. Biome Booklet Grading Rubric Content / 70 points (see above) Creativity / 20 points Neatness/ 10 points Total / 100 points 10 points will be deducted for each day past the due date it is LATE!