Do Now

What do you think of when you think of polar bears? You probably imagine them in a snow-covered setting. Why don’t

polar bears live in the desert?

Talk with your team and be prepared to share your answer with the class.

Biome –a large area characterized by its climate and the plants and animals that live in the area.

Biomes and Ecosytems are NOT the same!

Biomes

Only refers to a VERY LARGE AREA

Ecosystems

Can refer to asmall area to a very large area

However, BOTH biomes and ecosystems have biotic and abiotic factors!

Land Biomes

1. Temperate Deciduous Forest2. Coniferous Forest3. Tropical Rain Forests4. Temperate Grassland5. Savannas6. Deserts7. Tundra

Forest Biomes-found in areas that have mild temperature and plenty of rain

Three types of Forest Biome1.Deciduous forest2.Coniferous forest3.Tropical Rainforest

Temperate Deciduous Forests

Deciduous means “to fall off”

Leaves change color, leaves fall offDeciduous trees shed their leaves to save water during the winter or during the dry season.

Animals that live inTemperate Deciduous Forests are bears, snakes, woodpeckers.

ClimateAverage Yearly Rainfall29.5 to 49 inches

Average Temperature:Summer: 82 FWinter: 43F

Coniferous Forests

Animals that live in Coniferous Forests are: squirrels, insects, deer, moose, porcupines

Conifers produce seeds in cones. They have special leaves that are shaped like needles. The leaves have a thick, waxy coating.Evergreen trees – trees that stay green all year long and do not lose all of their leaves

Average Yearly Rainfall:14 to 29.5 inchesAverage Temperature:Summer: 57 F Winter 14 F

Tropical Rain Forests

Have more kinds of plants and animals than any other land biome. Some animals live on the ground but most live in the canopy or treetops.

Soil is thin and poor so roots of trees are above-ground and vines grow up the tree trunks to reach the light.

Animals that live inTropical Rain Forests are birds (over 1,400 species ), butterflies, monkeys

ClimateAverage Yearly RainfallUp to 157.5 inches

Average Temperature:Summer: 93 FWinter: 68F

Temperate Grasslands

Include grasses and other flowering plants, have few treesFires, drought, and grazing prevent the growth of trees and shrubs.

Animals that live inTemperature Grasslands are: prairie dogs, mice, bison

ClimateAverage Yearly Rainfall10 to 29.5 inches

Average Temperature:Summer: 86 FWinter: 32F

Savannas

A grassland that has scattered clumps of trees and seasonal rainFound in Africa, India, and South America

Animals that live inSavannas are:Zebras, elephants, giraffes and wildebeests.

ClimateAverage Yearly Rainfall59 inches

Average Temperature:Dry Season: 93 FWet Season: 61F

Deserts

A biome that is very dry and very hot. Plants and animals have special adaptations to live in the dry, hot climate.

Animals that live inDeserts are:Snakes, spadefoot toad, desert tortoises

ClimateAverage Yearly RainfallLESS than 10 inches

Average Temperature:Summer: 100 FWinter: 45F

Tundra

Animals that live in Tundra are: caribou, insects, birds, musk, oxen, wolves

Biome that is a treeless plain with very cold temperatures and little rainfall Found in the Arctic, Antarctic, or on the tops of mountainsTwo types: POLAR TUNDRA and ALPINE TUNDRA

Average Yearly Rainfall:12 to 20 inchesAverage Temperature:Summer: 54 F Winter -15 F

Do Now

What is a biome?

Name the 7 land biomes.

Land Biome Project

Create a flip chart including the following information:

Name on the labelDescribe the biomeDescribe the climateName the abiotic and biotic factors in

the biomeDraw a picture representing your biome

Land Biomes Group Assignments

1. Temperate Deciduous Forest (Christian,2. Coniferous Forest (Gerardo,3. Tropical Rain Forests (Bryant4. Temperate Grassland (Christopher5. Savannas (Christopher6. Deserts (Ron7. Tundra (Frank