1. Topic-
Biomes of the World
 
2. Content-
What is a biome? What are the different kinds of biomes. Where are these biomes located? Key Vocabulary: biosphere, biomes, temperature, rainfall, deciduous forest, grassland, deserts, tundra, taiga, tropical rainforest.
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
The learner will conduct investigations to build an understanding of the interdependence of plants and animals.
 
4. Objectives-
Describe and compare several common ecosystems (communities of organisms and their interaction with the environment).
 
5. Materials and Aids-
Competitive Edge Science Booklets, Individual Biome Books, students' science notebooks
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

1. Students will be shown pictures of the different biomes and asked: What do these pictures have in common? How are they different
2.Teacher will explain that these all show different biomes located around the world
 

B. Development-

1.Students will be shown word webs on the different words listed above.
2. Students will take notes in their science notebooks.
 

C. Practice-

1. Students will read with partners about the different biomes of the world.
2.They will take notes on the biomes different key factors
 

D. Independent Practice-

1.Students will answer given questions pertaining to the different biomes.
2.Students will pick 2 biomes and create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast them.(Must have at least 3 items in each category/section)
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

1. Students who need it will work with the teacher in a small group.
2.Teacher will help with the reading of the text, explain concepts in further detail, and answer students questions.
 

F. Checking for understanding-

1.Teacher will give clues pertaining to the different biomes - students will name the biome the teacher is referring to.
2.Students will answer using individual whiteboards to ensure active engagement.
 

G. Closure-

Students will be asked to pick the biome they would most like to live in and describe it to a partner and tell why they'd like it there.
 
7. Evaluation-
1.Teacher will grade the responses to the text questions answered
2.Teacher will grade the Venn diagram for accuracy and completeness
 

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