BiomeProjectFoldables-1

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What You Get:
• Directions, Pictures, and How-to Assemble
Guides
• Animal Project Outline~ description,
requirements, and expectations (student
handout).
• Biome Buddies Sign-up Sheet
• Biome Foldable Covers (11)
• Biome Foldable Templates and Prewriting
paper (p. 22-29)
•Websites for research and how to cite
sources model (p. 30)
• Biome KW Chart (p. 31)
• Biome Foldable final self/peer editor
check-list (p. 32)
• Project Rubric (2-sided)- Grade area is
left blank for teacher to fill in appropriate
grade scale used by your school/district- i.e.
1,2,3,4 or A,B,C,D. There is room for
teacher comments and final grades for
Foldable and Biome-in-a-Box Diorama.
(p. 33-34)
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Foldable Directions:
Students will create a Biome Foldable Report
on an biome of their choosing.
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Assign each student a Biome Buddy. I like each
student to have a buddy because 1.) it encourages
cooperative learning, 2.) when books are limited,
students can share and 3.) my inclusion students need
the modeling a higher level student can provide.
To assign each student a biome, I have them write the
top 3 biomes they want to research on an index card
and then I call popsicle sticks and they choose this
way. Biome can be repeated if need be.
Go over the Project Outline on p. 6-7. I also like to give
students a folder (a large piece of construction paper
folded in half) to store all their project related
materials in. Students should label the folder with
their name, biome, and then they can decorate if you
wish.
Give students access to materials for research.
Books, Science Textbooks, and reliable internet
websites work great. I’ve included the internet
websites I use on the Bibliography page (p. 25).
Students should use the foldable templates to record
the info that they find necessary to complete their
reports.
Create the foldable using large construction paper
(12” x 18”). Any color works great. Use the How-to
Guide on p. 4-5 for instructions on where to fold, cut,
and glue templates.
Have fun researching and enjoy the finished projects!
My kids love this project every year! 
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Biome-in-a-Box
Directions:
Students will create a diorama representing their biome.
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Provide each student will a box suitable for a diorama. I
picked up a class set of Skippy Peanut Butter boxes at
Costco- they work perfectly. Another option is for
students to bring shoe boxes from home.
Follow the project outline on pg. 8 to include all that is
required to be represented in the diorama.
Suggested Materials to use, but not limited to: construction
paper, clay, paint, pipe cleaners, fabric, natural artifacts,
etc.
*See pictures for reference.*
* Note- The foldables look different in the pictures because the
templates in this file were not yet created. 
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Pictures cont.
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How-to Guide for Foldable 1/2
Inside
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Rain Forest
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2
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4
3
Front
Rain Forest
Fold on blue lines to
create foldable
doors after cutting.
Back
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8
By: Mrs. Carr
Glue the cover on and
then cut on dashed line
to create foldable
doors.
9
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How-to Guide for Foldable 2/2
1
2
An accurate description of the biome- Use the prewriting
circle map on p. 22 and the final foldable template on p. 23.
A description of what each season is like in the biomeUse the foldable template on p. 24. To use: cut on the
dashed lines and glue around the edges of the square.
Triangle flaps will open and descriptions are written
inside.
3
The average temperature- Use the foldable template on
pg. 24. Use the blank thermometer to mark off the
average temperature. Optional- using red to mark the
average high and blue to mark the average low temp.
4
The average yearly precipitation- Use the foldable
template on pg. 24. Use the blank rain gauge to mark
off the average yearly precipitation.
5
Descriptions of at least 3 animal species- Use prewriting templates on
pg. 26-27 to record research on. Use the foldable on pg. 28 for final
draft. Cut on the dashed lines and glue the backs of the long
rectangles A picture and label of the animal goes on top while the
description goes inside.
6
Descriptions of at least 3 plant species- Use prewriting
templates on pg. 27-28 to record research on. Use the
foldable on pg. 28 for final draft. See #5 for how to use.
7
A map of where in the world your biome is- Use the
template on pg. 29 to shade, using one color, where your
biome is. Fill in the key and write your biome’s name.
8
Interesting Facts (at least 5)- Use the template on pg. 29
to record 5 interesting facts.
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Bibliography of sources using proper bibliography styleUse the template on pg. 29 and the how-to cite on pg.30.
Name:
Biome-in-a-Box Foldable Project
***DUE:
***
For the next several weeks you and your Biome Buddy will
research a biome that interests you. After your research is
complete you will create a Biome-in-a-Box Diorama and a foldable
lapbook to demonstrate your learning.
The biome I am researching is:
My Biome Buddy is:
Biome-in-a-Box Diorama:
You and a Biome Buddy may chose from the following biomes:
1. Arctic Tundra
2. Taiga (Coniferous Forest)
3. Desert
4. Temperate Deciduous Forest
5. Tropical Rain Forest
6. Grassland
7. Ocean
8. Freshwater (rivers, steams, and lakes)
9. Wetlands
10. Mountains
11. Shrublands
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The box for the project will be provided for you.
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 Foldable:
You have been chosen to join a scientific expedition to the biome
you have chosen. Your foldable should include:
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An accurate description of your biome
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This paragraph should answer the question:
What is life like in your biome?
A description of what each season is like in your biome
Descriptions of at least 3 plant and 3 animal species shown in
your diorama:
• Descriptions should include adaptations to life in your biome
and a justification of why these plants/animals survive in this
biome and the relationship between them (interdependency).
Justify why your plants and animals would or would not
survive in another biome.
The average temperature
The average yearly precipitation
A map of where in the world your biome is
Interesting Facts (at least 5)
Bibliography of sources using proper bibliography style.
Your foldable should be neat and legible!
***Plagiarism is unacceptable!! Put the information into your own words!!!***
Biome Buddies
Sign-up
Students
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Biome
Arctic
Tundra
By:
Taiga
By:
Desert
By:
Deciduous
Forest
By:
Rain Forest
By:
Grasslands
By:
Ocean
By:
Fresh
Water
By:
Wetlands
By:
Mountains
By:
Shrublands
By:
1
Name:
Prewriting #1
Objective: Write an accurate description of
your Biome.
My Biome:
1
Final Draft
#1
Objective: Write an accurate description of your
Biome.
Directions: Use the Circle Map on the previous page
to prewrite a description of your biome. Remember,
you do not need to write in complete sentences when
you plan/prewrite.
Winter
2
Fall
Spring
Summer
Average Yearly
Temperature
3
100º
90º
80º
70º
60º
50º
40º
30º
20º
10º
0º
Average Yearly
Precipitation
4
Animal #1:____________________________
Description (including adaptation):
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Could it survive in another biome? Why or why not?
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Animal #2:____________________________
Description (including adaptation):
________________________________________
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Could it survive in another biome? Why or why not?
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Animal #3:____________________________
Description (including adaptation):
________________________________________
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Could it survive in another biome? Why or why not?
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Plant #1:____________________________
Description (including adaptation):
________________________________________
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Could it survive in another biome? Why or why not?
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Plant #2:____________________________
Description (including adaptation):
________________________________________
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Could it survive in another biome? Why or why not?
________________________________________
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Plant #3:____________________________
Description (including adaptation):
________________________________________
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Could it survive in another biome? Why or why not?
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Where in the World is my Biome?
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Interesting Facts
Bibliography
How to Cite Your Sources:
Use the examples provided below to cite
your sources.
Books:
The Rainforest by: Gregory L. Vogt
Tropical Animals by: Elaine Landau
Internet Websites:
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_bi
omes.htm
http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/
http://biocougar.com/biomes.htm
Remember
to put your
research in
your own
words!
?
Name:
K
W
What I already know
about my biome
What I want to know
about my biome
Name:
Checklist
 Did I use complete sentences?
 Did I use correct spelling and grammar?
 Did I use my own words and not the direct
words from my sources?
 Did I include an accurate description of my
biome?
 Did I include an accurate description of each
season in my biome?
 Did I accurately display the average
temperature?
 Did I accurately display the average yearly
precipitation?
 Did I describe 3 animal and plant species,
their adaptations and why or why not they could
survive in another biome?
 Did I accurately depict where in the world my
biome is?
 Did I include at least 5 interesting facts?
 Did I cite my sources using the correct
bibliography style?
Peer Editor/Checker:
Self Checker:
Name:
Biome Project Rubric
Category
Diorama is very
attractive and
Attractiveness and creativity is
evident.
Creativity
Accuracy of
animals
Accuracy of
plants
Background
Abiotic Features
Biome Foldable
Diorama is
Diorama is
Diorama is
somewhat
somewhat
messy and
attractive and
attractive and no unattrac-tive.
little creativity is creativity is
evident.
evident.
3 or more
animals are
accurately
shown.
3 or more plants
are accurately
shown.
2 animals are
accurately
shown.
1 animal is
accurately
shown.
0 animals are
accurately
shown.
2 plants are
accurately
shown.
1 plant is
accurately
shown.
0 plants are
accurately
shown.
Background is
very neatly
depicted and
present on all 3
sides.
Background is
somewhat neatly
depicted and
present on all 3
sides.
Background is
somewhat neatly
depicted and is
present on 2
sides.
Background is
not neatly
depicted and
present on 0-1
sides.
Diorama
realistically and
very accurately
depicts more
than 2
geographical
features.
Diorama
realistically and
accurately
depicts 1-2
geographical
features.
Diorama
somewhat
realistically and
accurately
depicts 1-2
geographical
features.
Diorama does
not realistically
and/or
accurately
depict
geographical
features of the
biome.
Accurate
description of
the biome is
present with all
information
clearly organized
and error-free.
Accurate
description of
the biome is
present with
most information
clearly organized
and somewhat
error-free
Description of
the biome is
present, but
lacks accuracy
and organization.
Many mechanical
errors are
present.
Description of
the biome is not
present or
greatly lacks
accuracy and
organization.
Description is
difficult to
read.
Teacher Comments:
Foldable Grade: _______
Biome-in-a-Box Grade: ______
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