November 13 and 14, 2007

Teacher: Mrs. Morris

Class: Biology

Project: Biome Project - mid-check

Essential Question: How can we reconcile political, cultural and environmental issues to sustain life on earth?

Grade Level(s): 9

Test/Project/Assignment Description: Research a world biome including 5 animals and 6 plants that inhabit the chosen biome. Write a report (4 pages minimum) on critters and plants and adaptations and overall climate (include bibliography). Create a 3-D diorama (shoe box sized) of the biome researched (with 6 plants and 5 animals labeled). Information sheet.

Amount of time given: 6+ weeks