E.O. Wilson Reading Assignment

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7th Grade Biome Diorama Project - DUE FRIDAY, 2/18

Biome Diorama

Objective

You will be assigned a biome to research.  After researching your biome you will construct a diorama that accurately represents it.  You will then present your diorama to class.

A diorama is essentially a miniature world in a box.  For instructions and recommendations on how to build a diorama click here.

Rules

Your diorama must be an accurate model of abiotic and biotic factors in your biome and must include the following:

·         At least 3 animal species  uniquely adapted to live in the biome

·         At least 3 plant species uniquely adapted to live in the biome

·         Background neatly depicted on at least 3 sides of the box

·         At least two geographical features represented

·         A neat, professional written (typed) description of the following

§  what the seasons are like and how long they last

§  the 3 animal species shown in your diorama

§  adaptations to life in your biome

§  average temperature

§  average yearly rainfall

§  approximate longitude and latitude of your biome

§  type of soil that can be found in your biome

§  what life is like in your biome

§  unique conditions in your biome such as, permafrost, length of night and day, any other aspect of your biome that is interesting to you

Due Date

Your diorama and presentation are due Friday, February 18.  No late projects will be accepted!  Please remember neatness and professionalism count!  Spelling and grammar mistakes will be marked down.

Poster presentation

Here is the presentation for science fair poster examples.