Biome Brochure Research Project
Introduction
You are to pretend you are a travel agent hired to design a travel brochure featuring one of the major biomes: tundra,
tropical rain forest, temperate rain forest, desert, temperate deciduous forest, grassland, chaparral, taiga, rivers and
ponds, wetlands, coral reef, or deep ocean. You will then use informational websites to create a tri-fold brochure. Be
Creative!
Due Date: _____________________
Cover Page (10 Points)
______2 pts. - The name of
the biome
______2 pts. – Your first and last name
______6 pts. - A picture showing features in the biome.
______10 pts - A world map with color coding to show the locations where the biome is found. The locations must be
clearly labeled with the name of the biome.
______10 pts - A description of the biome
ARRANGE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON THE REMAINDER OF THE BROCHURE
Climate, Soil, Rainfall (20 points)
______5 pts - A description of the annual rainfall of the biome
______5 pts - A description of the annual temperature ranges of the biomes
______5 pts - A description of the soil
______5 pts – A description of any special landmarks and features. (mountains, lakes, etc.)
Plants and Animals-Biotic Factors (20 points)
______10 pts - Describe the dominant plants in the biome. Include an Internet based drawing of these organisms. Make
sure to cite where the pictures come from!(At least 2 plants)
______10 pts - Describe the dominant animals in the biome. Include an Internet based drawing of these organisms.
Make sure to cite where the pictures come from! (At least 2 animals)
A Food Chain from the Biome (20 points)
______5 pts - Must include an illustration for each organism
______5 pts - Must include the name of each organism
______ 5 pts - Must include at least four organism
______5 pts - Label producers, herbivore, carnivore, or omnivore
Producer – plants – makes their own food
Herbivore – eats plants
Carnivore – eats other animals
Omnivore – eats both plants and other animals
Attach an additional page with References (5 points)
______5 pts – Use APA format to properly cite all of the books and/or internet sites that you used to find your
information. Remember that sources for pictures must also be cited!
Presentation (5 points)
_______. Overall Neatness, Grammar, Spelling, Creativity, Accuracy of Information
TOTAL SCORE __________/100 pts. (use this to keep track of your points and GO FOR TOP SCORE!)
Biome Brochure Research Project
Introduction
You are to pretend you are a travel agent hired to design a travel brochure featuring one of the major biomes: tundra,
tropical rain forest, temperate rain forest, desert, temperate deciduous forest, grassland, chaparral, taiga, rivers and
ponds, wetlands, coral reef, or deep ocean. You will then use informational websites to create a tri-fold brochure. Be
Creative!
Due Date: _____________________
Cover Page (10 Points)
______2 pts. - The name of
the biome
______2 pts. – Your first and last name
______6 pts. - A picture showing features in the biome.
______10 pts - A world map with color coding to show the locations where the biome is found. The locations must be
clearly labeled with the name of the biome.
______10 pts - A description of the biome
ARRANGE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON THE REMAINDER OF THE BROCHURE
Climate, Soil, Rainfall (20 points)
______5 pts - A description of the annual rainfall of the biome
______5 pts - A description of the annual temperature ranges of the biomes
______5 pts - A description of the soil
______5 pts – A description of any special landmarks and features. (mountains, lakes, etc.)
Plants and Animals-Biotic Factors (20 points)
______10 pts - Describe the dominant plants in the biome. Include an Internet based drawing of these organisms. Make
sure to cite where the pictures come from!(At least 2 plants)
______10 pts - Describe the dominant animals in the biome. Include an Internet based drawing of these organisms.
Make sure to cite where the pictures come from! (At least 2 animals)
A Food Chain from the Biome (20 points)
______5 pts - Must include an illustration for each organism
______5 pts - Must include the name of each organism
______ 5 pts - Must include at least four organism
______5 pts - Label producers, herbivore, carnivore, or omnivore
Producer – plants – makes their own food
Herbivore – eats plants
Carnivore – eats other animals
Omnivore – eats both plants and other animals
Attach an additional page with References (5 points)
______5 pts – Use APA format to properly cite all of the books and/or internet sites that you used to find your
information. Remember that sources for pictures must also be cited!
Presentation (5 points)
_______. Overall Neatness, Grammar, Spelling, Creativity, Accuracy of Information
TOTAL SCORE __________/100 pts. (use this to keep track of your points and GO FOR TOP SCORE!)