Aim: What are the characteristics of our Biome?

Six levels of organization

The Major Biomes

Temperate Deciduous Forests

• Climate – rain, temperature

• Soil• Trees –

predominant • Animals• Invertebrates

Task: determine the name of the temperate deciduous forest we live in

• Group 1 – climate data• Group 2 & 3 – soil data (pH, fertility)• Group 4 – color of soil and pH• Group 5 – TREE IDENTIFICATION• Group 6 – Animals • Group 7 – Soil organisms

Climate Data is an important factor for the Biome

Temperate Deciduous Forest dominated by Oak, Black Cherry, Red Maple and Sweet Gums

Temperate Deciduous Forest