<p>Research: Biome Name: period assigned due Group Members: I. Biomes, Ecosystems and Communities Read 64-65;110-121</p><p>1. Name of biome: specific location: </p><p>2. Research the following abiotic factors in your biome (poster) Read 66-68;96-98 3.1 Assess Q 1-3 a. precipitation amount and types b. wind c. average sunlight d. land forms e. average T f. salinity (if appropriate) g. soil types h. acidity i. seasons j. latitude k. altitude l. other</p><p>4. Label a world map with all locations your biome may be found. (add to poster). DUE: </p><p>5. Life in your biome’s community: Read 69-72 Create a set of at least 20 index cards. 3.2 Assess Q1-3</p><p>Select a specific community within your biome. On the front: Glue a picture of each organism on the front. Label with its kingdom and class. a. 5 producers. b. 10 consumers. Must include a combination of trophic levels: herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. May include insectivores and sanguivores when applicable. c. 3 scavengers. d. 2 decomposers. On the back: Identify its usual trophic level in the food chain. Ex: producer, consumer: 1, 2, 3, or 4, scavenger, or decomposer) If a consumer, identify the type of consumer Ex: (herbivore, carnivore, detrivore, omnivore, etc) If a consumer, list 2 or 3 types of food it might consume.</p><p>6. Create a food web using the same organisms you have on your index cards. Read 73-78 3.3 Assess Q 1-3 </p><p>Use only the top 2/3 of your poster. On the bottom 1/3 list your abiotic information and use an illustration of your biome as background. Orient your poster PORTRAIT. NO PENCIL: Must be in marker and formal in finish. 7. Illustrate the following nutrient cycles for your biome Read 70-86 Create a video, diorama, mobile, etc. you choose. A. Carbon B. Water C. Nitrogen D. Oxygen DUE: </p><p>II. Relationships and communities Read 102-104 Create a pamphlet, handout, interactive, wanted poster, want ad, comic or magazine piece</p><p>8. Describe: a predator/prey relationship; a mutual relationship, a parasitic relationship and a commensal** relationship found in your biome. Supply pictures of all the organisms and describe how the relationships work. Be certain to include specific adaptations each species has evolved as a result of this relationship (IE: look like a poisonous butterfly; tail breaks off if caught, etc).</p><p>III. Biodiversity and current issues Read 158-165;166-171 Create a powerpoint, prezi or video presentation: </p><p>9. Identify at least 1 endangered plant in your biome Identify at least 4 endangered animal species in your biome. Choose 1 from each of at least 4 different classes of animals listed below: a. mammal b. bird c. reptile d. fish e. insect f. amphibian e. mollusk h. sponge i. other w/approval </p><p>10. For each of the above species: Provide a picture of the species Describe its habitat (what abiotic and biotic conditions does it thrive in) Describe its niche (what it does/how it survives within its community) Develop a food chain using your organism </p><p>11. Be prepared to discuss and give examples of the reasons for the significant population decrease for each of your endangered or threatened species. </p><p>12. EC: Paint a picture of the endangered plant and 1 endangered animal. Specifications will be provided to the artists. These will be displayed or painted on the walls.</p><p>Complete project due: Daily penalty for lateness: 15 points Useable Websites General: Nutrient Cycles (biogeochemical cycles) http://www.kidsgeo.com http://library.thinkquest.org</p><p>Food chains and food webs http://www.bigelow.org/edhab/fitting_algae.html Animal information: diets, habitats, niches http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals Biomes: http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes http://www.worldbiomes.com http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Experiments http://blueplanetbiomes.org Ocean Ecosystems http://oceanlink.island.net/biodiversity/foodweb/foodweb.html http://cbc.amnh.org/crisis/foodweb.html http://www.marinephotobank.org/home.php Coral reefs http://www.iyor.org http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/reef/ http://www.coralreefmultimedia.org/ http://reefvid.org/ Cold desert (Antarctica) http://www.vtaide.com/png/oceanchain.htm Soil community http://www.soilfoodweb.com/sfi_approach1.html Forest http://www.world-builders.org/lessons/less/biomes/rainforest/rainintro.html Taiga, Boreal, Northern Coniferous Forest http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/faculty/ritter/geog101/textbook/biogeography/biomes_northern_fo rest.html http://www.vtaide.com/png/taiga.htm Deserts http://www.desertusa.com/mag05/feb/food.html</p>