Tuesday, March 18, 2014

3/18/14

1. Intro to Ecology
Biome Sign up sheet for Period 3
Biome Sign up sheet for Period 4
Biome sign up sheet for period 5

H.W. 1. Define Biome Section:  Do this on a google document.
(As you discover information about your topic, don’t forget to keep a list of references.  A helpful resource for keeping track of your resources is www.bibme.org)

             1. Define biome.
a.    Research your assigned biome.  My assigned biome is :____________________________.  Include 1-2 pictures (printed or hand-drawn) of your biome.  Describe the following components of the biome:
                                          i.    1-2 sentence description of the biome
                                        ii.    Define abiotic factors.  Include a list of abiotic factors that help to define your biome.  Include:
1.     Precipitation
2.    Soil content
3.    Seasonal changes
4.    Average temperature
5.    Latitude
                                       iii.    Define biotic factors.  Include a list of biotic factors that are characteristic of your biome.  Include:
1.     A description of 1-2 common characteristics that animals in the biome share.
2.    At least three examples of animals found in your biome
3.    A description of 1-2 common characteristics that plants in your biome share
4.    At least three examples of plants found in your biome 
  When you're done, share your google doc url with me:  ewilliams@hbuhsd.edu

Great biome resources found here and here