For all Grade 4 students studying BIOMES...

 

Grade 4 research on Biomes and Ecosystems

#1        Choose a biome that you would like to study.  Research about biomes HERE! 1. Look through the terrestrial and aquatic biomes lists. 2. Decide on which biome you want to study. 3. Start gathering facts and information according to the guidelines below.

 

#2        Describe your biome a)     Where is your biome located in the world? Describe where and show where on a world map. (2 points) b)    List five or more interesting facts about your biome. (5 points) c)     List several non-living things found in your biome. (1 point)

 

#3        Animal and Plant Adaptations a)     Write about two plants and two animals and their special adaptations that help them survive in that ecosystem within your chosen biome.                     (2 plants and 2 animals and their adaptations = 8 points)  b)    What are the predators and prey of the two animals and two plants? (2 points) c)     Include images in your report (from magazines, drawings or a computer). (2 points)

 

Total possible points =   20 points

#4        Create a Diorama This part of the project will be completed at school. Collect any small items that will make a diorama look realistic to the chosen biome and ecosystem. Some ideas are small pebbles, pieces of pine trees, small plastic animals, cotton balls for clouds or snow, small shrubs or bushes, plastic plants, shells, sand or anything else. These should be brought to school by November 22 for the dioramas. All other materials such as paint, plasticine, pipe cleaners, paper, glue will be provided by the school.

 

#5        Format = WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO DO to display your project using your notes from school: a)     A slide show (PPT or SWAY) on the computer with a diorama b)    A written report in a booklet with a diorama c)     A poster using large poster paper with a diorama d)    Other ideas? Talk to Mr. Bartraw

 

DUE DATES: 1.      Diorama materials and a shoe box should be at school by November 22nd. 2.      Written research report / poster / or slide show should be completed and handed into class by TUESDAY, November 29th. 3.      Student presentations of reports and dioramas are on Nov 29th, Nov 30, Dec 1.  Note: some students may have to work on this project at home if they need more time than the in-class time provided.