Biomes of the World-Mali
There are large areas on Earth that have similar climates and distinct plant and animal
populations. These are called Biomes and each biome has its own producers, consumers and
decomposers. There are seven land biomes on Earth:
Tropical rainforest -Veronica, Taylor, Connor, Robbie
Temperate Deciduous Forest –Philip, Ian, Jaclyn, Olivia
Grasslands – Prairies –Casey, James, Marshall, Stephanie
Tundra-Nathan, Alex U., Mayar, Brennan
Grasslands-Savanna –Meg, Martin, Thomas, Mike P.
Taiga (Boreal Forest)-Emma B., Caroline, Alex G., Nate K.
Desert-Ben, Madison, Morgan
Your group is responsible for researching one of these biomes assigned by your teacher and
presenting your research to the rest of the class in one of the following ways:
 Prezi
 Glogster
 Powerpoint
All presentations must be posted on your Wiki.
Each group member is going to have a research role. You are primarily responsible for your
role within the group. You will research individually on your topic and you will be responsible
for one quarter of the final product.
Geographer
The geographer is responsible for the research and presentation of where the particular biome
is found in the world. You will need to include information about the physical landscape:
valleys, mountains, plateaus, rivers etc. Explain how humans influence the environment in
your biome, for example construction, pollution conservation etc. A map of the world with
your biome clearly identified should be included.
Meteorologist
Meteorologists are scientists who study the atmosphere to see how it affects the environment
and to predict the weather and climate trends. You will need to research information about
climate and weather and include details about precipitation, sunshine/daylight totals,
humidity, air pressure, temperatures, wind velocity etc. Identify any significant weather
patterns or trends month to month or throughout the year in your biome that may impact the
environment and organisms in it.
Botanist
A botanist studies the plant life of a given area. They may also look at abiotic factors such as
soil, climate, sunlight etc. to better understand why specific species of plants live in the area.
You need to identify at least ten different plant species and list any special adaptations they
may have. Illustrations and/or pictures should be included
Zoologist
A zoologist studies the animal life in an environment. They may use information about both
abiotic and biotic factors to help understand how organisms live there. Identify in your project
at least three herbivores, three carnivores, and three omnivores with details about any animal
adaptations that enable them to live in this biome.At least two food chains should be included,
identifying producer, primary consumer and secondary consumer. Identify at least one
decomposer and explain its role in the biome. Include illustrations and/or pictures.