Biome in a Box
Biome-in-a-Box Project
The student will investigate and understand dynamic equilibria within populations, communities, and ecosystems.
Biome-in-a-Box Diorama: (50 points)
You may chose from the following biomes:
1. Tundra
2. Taiga (Coniferous Forest)
3. Desert
4. Temperate Deciduous Forest
5. Tropical Rain Forest
6. Grassland
The box for the project should be shoebox size or larger.
The diorama should contain:
At least 3 animal species found in your chosen biome.
At least 3 plant species found in your chosen biome.
The biome should be realistically represented with geographical features such as mountains, streams, rivers, etc.
You may use clay, paint, papier-mâché, small plastic trees or animals, or anything else that you can think of to portray your biome correctly. BE CREATIVE!!
A background on the back and sides of the box
The background may be painted, drawn and colored, or made of a neat collage of pictures cut from magazines
Biome Letter: (50 Points)
You have been chosen to join a scientific expedition to the biome you have chosen. While you are there you write a letter to your science teacher describing your biome. Your letter to me to your should include:
An accurate description of your biome including what the seasons are like and how long they last.
Descriptions of at least 3 plant and 3 animal species shown in your diorama
Descriptions should include adaptations to life in your biome.
The average temperature.
The average yearly rainfall.
Approximate longitude and latitude of your biome.
The type of soil that can be found in your biome.
A description of what life is like in your biome.
Descriptions of unique conditions in your biome such as, permafrost, length of night and day, any other aspect of your biome that is interesting to you.
Bibliography of sources using proper bibliography style.
The paper must be typed and double-spaced.
Sources: You may use your textbook, class notes, encyclopedias, and the
The student will investigate and understand dynamic equilibria within populations, communities, and ecosystems.
Biome-in-a-Box Diorama: (50 points)
You may chose from the following biomes:
1. Tundra
2. Taiga (Coniferous Forest)
3. Desert
4. Temperate Deciduous Forest
5. Tropical Rain Forest
6. Grassland
The box for the project should be shoebox size or larger.
The diorama should contain:
At least 3 animal species found in your chosen biome.
At least 3 plant species found in your chosen biome.
The biome should be realistically represented with geographical features such as mountains, streams, rivers, etc.
You may use clay, paint, papier-mâché, small plastic trees or animals, or anything else that you can think of to portray your biome correctly. BE CREATIVE!!
A background on the back and sides of the box
The background may be painted, drawn and colored, or made of a neat collage of pictures cut from magazines
Biome Letter: (50 Points)
You have been chosen to join a scientific expedition to the biome you have chosen. While you are there you write a letter to your science teacher describing your biome. Your letter to me to your should include:
An accurate description of your biome including what the seasons are like and how long they last.
Descriptions of at least 3 plant and 3 animal species shown in your diorama
Descriptions should include adaptations to life in your biome.
The average temperature.
The average yearly rainfall.
Approximate longitude and latitude of your biome.
The type of soil that can be found in your biome.
A description of what life is like in your biome.
Descriptions of unique conditions in your biome such as, permafrost, length of night and day, any other aspect of your biome that is interesting to you.
Bibliography of sources using proper bibliography style.
The paper must be typed and double-spaced.
Sources: You may use your textbook, class notes, encyclopedias, and the