Biomes

BIOMES

Some sites to help in this effort:

• NASA Earth Observatory Mission: Biomes
  This fun, interactive website was designed by NASA's earth observatory to introduce students to the Earth's Biomes. Investigate biomes, then test your knowledge about the biomes by completing each mission.
  http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Laboratory/Biome/
• Earth Floor - Biomes
  A distinct ecological community of plants and animals living together in a particular climate is called a "biome." Scientists have divided the broad spectrum of climates and ecological communities found on Earth into biomes in different ways - some with many divisions, some with only a few...
  http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/biomes.html

• Biomes of the World
  What is the importance of understanding the interdependent roles of plants, animals, the physical landscape and the influence of humans on the biomes of the world? How can you come to understand how the balance of each biome affects our global ecosystem? Can you think critically about global issues?
  http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/biomes/biomes.html
• Biome Discovery Expedition: Grades: 3-5, 6-8
  Students use the Internet to discover similarities and differences among biomes. As zoo planners, students depart on an expedition and share experiences in many ways; they return with a decision on which biome the city zoo should construct as well as which plants and animals to include in it.
  http://www.educationworld.com/a_tsl/archives/01- 1/lesson0038.shtml

WorldBiomes.com
http://www.worldbiomes.com
Provides various sub-divisions and examples of the 5 types of biomes so that you may attain a better understanding of the relationships and features distinguishing one type of biome from another. 

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