Grade 4 research on Biomes and Ecosystems
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#1 Choose a biome that you would like to study. 1. Look through the terrestrial biomes lists. 2. Decide on which biome you want to study. 3. Start gathering facts and information according to the guidelines below. |
PowerPoint and MS Word Guidelines / Checklist
Slide 1 is the “Title Slide”
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- Write the name of your biome LARGE, with an image of your biome - Your name. - Write “Due Date: November 26, 2026” (2 points) |
Slide 2 (“New Slide” – two content)
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- Title is “World Map of __biome__” - Find an image of a world map of your biome. - Write about where it is in the world. (3 points) |
Slide 3 and 4 (“New Slide” – two content)
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- Title for slides is “Five interesting about __biome__” - List 3 facts on slide #3 and 2 facts on slide #4. - Paste one image related to your facts on slide 3 and 4. (7 points) |
Slide 5 (“New Slide” – two content)
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- Title for slides is “Non-living things in __biome__” - List 4 non-living things. - Paste all 4 images you wrote. (3 points) |
Slide 6 (“New Slide” – two content)
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- Title for slide is “Plant Adaptations – Plant #1 is ________________________” (from your biome) - Write 2 special adaptations that help this plant survive in that ecosystem within your chosen biome. - Write “Predators” then list any predators of plant #1. - Paste one image of plant #1. (4 points) |
Slide 7 (“New Slide” – two content)
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- Title for slide is “Plant Adaptations – Plant #2 is ________________________” (from your biome) - Write 2 special adaptations that help this plant survive in that ecosystem within your chosen biome. - Write “Predators” then list any predators of plant #2. - Paste one image of plant #2. (4 points) |
Slide 8 (“New Slide” – two content)
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- Title for slide is “Animal Adaptations – Animal #1 is ________________________” (from your biome). - Write 2 special adaptations that help this animal survive in that ecosystem within your chosen biome. - Write “Predators” then list any predators of animal #1. - Write “Prey” then list what animal #1 eats to survive. - Paste TWO small images of animal #1. (6 points) |
Slide 9 (“New Slide” – two content)
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- Title for slide is “Animal Adaptations – Animal #2 is ________________________” (from your biome). - Write 2 special adaptations that help this animal survive in that ecosystem within your chosen biome. - Write “Predators” then list any predators of animal #2. - Write “Prey” then list what animal #2 eats to survive. - Paste TWO small images of animal #2. (6 points) |
*Feel free to add transitions and animation effects, but it’s extra.
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Total Possible Points = 35 points |
WANT EXTENDING?
Ask Mr. Bartraw for the “extending guidelines page.”
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Create a Diorama (see rubric) 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 on December 8th for the dioramas. All other materials such as paint, plasticine, paper, and glue will be provided by the school.
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DUE DATES: 1. ~ Diorama materials and a shoebox should be at school on December 8th. 2 ~ Written research report / poster / or slide show should be completed and handed into class by Wednesday, December 9th. ~ Student presentations of reports and dioramas are on Dec 10th and Dec 11th. Note: some students may have to work on this project at home if they need more time than the in-class time provided. |
December 8 = Create a Diorama
This part of the biomes project will be completed at school.
IN ADVANCE, AT HOME... begin to collect A SHOE BOX / SMALL BOX AND ... 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 or palm trees, cotton balls for clouds or snow, small shrubs or bushes, plastic plants, shells, sand or anything else.
These items should be brought to school on December 8th (not before this date) for the dioramas.
All other materials such as paint, plasticine, pipe cleaners, paper, glue will be provided by the school.
Tropical Rainforest sample.
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Arctic Tundra
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Hot Desert
December 10 and 11 = PRESENT YOUR BIOME RESEARCH AND DIORAMA!
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“Extending Guidelines Page”
Slide 10 (“New Slide” – two content)
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- Title for slides is “Three main types of adaptations” Write this: 1. Behavioural adaptations - are what living things do to survive. - Find three examples of behavioural adaptations in your biome: 1____________________________________________________ 2____________________________________________________ 3____________________________________________________ - Paste 3 images related to what you wrote. |
Slide 11 (“New Slide” – two content)
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- Title for slides is “Three main types of adaptations” Write this: 2. Physical adaptations are what a plant or animal has on its body that ensures its survival. - Find three examples of physical adaptations in your biome: 1____________________________________________________ 2____________________________________________________ 3____________________________________________________ - Paste 3 images related to what you wrote. |
Slide 12 (“New Slide” – two content)
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- Title for slides is “Three main types of adaptations” Write this: 3. Life-cycle adaptations are specific reproductive cycles that help plants and animals survive. - Find three examples of life-cycle adaptations in your biome: 1____________________________________________________ 2____________________________________________________ 3____________________________________________________ - Paste 3 images related to what you wrote. |
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