IT’S A BALANCING ACT
Balance in Nature
Biome Investigation
5T5U2A09
Biome Hunter
Desert Taiga Tundra
Tropical Rain Temperate Grassland
Forest Deciduous Forest
The Introduction:
The producers of the television show The Crocodile Hunter have announced they will be producing a new show called “Biome Hunter.”
They are having a contest to find a new host.
To be chosen as host you must create a power point slide detailing why the show should focus on the biome you chose. Remember, you need to show that your biome and your ideas are the most interesting so you will be chosen as the host of this exciting new show.
The Process:
Chose from one of the 6 biomes above and begin your research. You need to find the following information about your chosen biome:
Places around the world where you biome can be found
The landforms and places of interest in your biome. Is it a desert? Are there mountains? Volcanoes? Rivers? Forests? Famous places? Etc.
The temperature and precipitation of your biome through the year.
Information about 5 different animals that live in your biome that would be good to do a show about.
Information about 3 types of plants or trees in your biome that would be interesting to talk about on the new show.
The Task:
Using the information you found about your biome create a slide slow which includes the following slides:
*Title Slide (includes biome name, designer’s name)
*Geographical Location slide (tells/shows where the biome is located)
*Climate/Weather slide (temperature and precipitation)
*Fauna slide(s) (5 types of animals in the biome of interest, include a separate slide of information about each animal)
*Flora slide(s) (3 types of Plants from the biome, include a separate slide with information about each plant)
*Major Landforms slide (at least one slide describing what the land is like in your biome)
*Location Scout (s) (Scout 2 locations in your biome that would be interesting locations to film from, include a separate slide on each location.)
*A slide summarizing the benefits and drawbacks of filming in your biome.
Research Links
Biomes of the World University of Berkeley
What's it like where you live? Biomes of the World
Earth Floor- Biomes of the World
World Biomes- Great site for Pictures of Biomes!
Enchanted Learning- Biomes
Blue Planet Biomes
Introduction to Biomes
Biome Information
Evaluation:
You will be graded on the following criteria:
Evaluation / Poor Effort 1 / Needs 2 Improvement / Satisfactory 3 / Excellent 4Knowledge
Of Biome / Incomplete/
Unclear
Information / Shows knowledge of
Basic Information
Only / Knows many aspects of given biome, but is missing some key information. / Explores different aspects of given biome thoroughly.
Originality/Creativity / Repetitive with little or no variety. / Materials presented and created with little originality. / Variety in presentation with many creative aspects. / Very original ideas and concepts presented that captures the audience full attention.
PowerPoint
Presentation / Graphics are lacking. Little effort put into preparation for presentation. Delivery not smooth and audience attention often lost. / Graphics are present. More time should have been put into presentation. Delivery not smooth, but able to maintain interest of the audience some of the time. / Graphics and font are interesting and organized appropriately. Presentation is rehearsed with fairly smooth delivery that holds audience attention most of the time. / Graphics are fascinating and well-organized. Presentation is well-rehearsed with smooth delivery that holds audience attention.
Persuasiveness of
Presentations / Writing is limited in communicating knowledge with no points to support your argument for why your biome should be chosen. Vocabulary and mechanics are limited / Writing does not communicate clearly your knowledge or point of view. Few points are made to persuade the viewer. Vocabulary and mechanics are average. / Writing is purposeful and focused. Your argument is supported and easily understood. Vocabulary, mechanics are average or above. / Slides are clearly focused. Points are strong and arguments for your biome are convincing and easily understood. Vocabulary and mechanics are above average.