Grade 6 Science Unit:  

The Biomes of the World

Each group will be creating a chart comparing the biomes of the world. Complete "What you know"  before you begin your research.  Divide the work up evenly in your group. Discuss and share the information to create a group chart that you will be proud of.

RESOURCES                      

Reference Materials 

• U-X-L Encyclopedia of Biomes:     REF 577 WEI
• Wildlife and Plants of the World:     R 578 WIL
• Exploring Earth and Space Science:     R 550.3 EXP
• also consult World Book Encyclopedia:     REF 031 WOR and other print encyclopedias

Nonfiction Books

• Browse the shelves in the nonfiction section or the catalog from 551.4 to 581.9
• World Book Ecology Series:  577 - 577.7
• Biomes Atlases:  577-577.68 

Internet:

1. Biomes of the World:  What's it like where you live? (http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/index.htm) Quick facts about habitats across the globe including several photos of the land, plants, and animals...
2. Blue Planet World Biomes (http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm) All about the world's biomes, their plants, animals, and climates. A biome is a large geographical area of distinctive plant and animal groups which are adapted to that particular environment.
3. Introduction to the Biomes (http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/intro.html)
4. The World's Biomes (http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/) Introduction to the major biomes on Earth.
5. World Book Online (http://www.worldbookonline.com)  See your librarian for Login ID and Password.  Type the name of your biome into the search screen and go!

Created by Barbara Swetits
Last updated 11/02/2005