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    This document outlines the requirements for a group project to write a children's book about one of 11 biomes. Each group will choose a biome and specific ecosystem to focus on. The book must include: 1) Definitions of biome and ecosystem, a geographic description of the chosen biome/ecosystem, and explanations of abiotic and biotic factors. 2) At least 4 producers, 6 consumers including 2 each of primary, secondary and tertiary, and 2 decomposers found in the ecosystem. 3) A food web including these organisms and the impact of human activity on the ecosystem with a prediction for its future. The book will be graded on accuracy, creativity, and inclusion of

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    This document outlines the requirements for a group project to write a children's book about one of 11 biomes. Each group will choose a biome and specific ecosystem to focus on. The book must include: 1) Definitions of biome and ecosystem, a geographic description of the chosen biome/ecosystem, and explanations of abiotic and biotic factors. 2) At least 4 producers, 6 consumers including 2 each of primary, secondary and tertiary, and 2 decomposers found in the ecosystem. 3) A food web including these organisms and the impact of human activity on the ecosystem with a prediction for its future. The book will be graded on accuracy, creativity, and inclusion of

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    Page # _____

    Name ________________________

    Date _____________

    Group members & page each member is responsible for:


    _________________________________________________________________________________
    Biome Childrens Book
    You and your group will choose one of the biomes found on the Earth to research and write a
    book designed for a third grade audience. The book will cover many aspects of a specific
    ecosystem within that biome. In order to write your book, you must have an excellent
    understanding of your biome and include all the items listed in the rubric. Also, remember
    that a 3rd grade audience would like pictures so include as many pictures as you can in your
    book. These pictures can be hand-drawn or computer-generated.
    The requirements of the book are explained below.
    You are to choose one of the biomes found on our planet. These biomes you may choose are:
    Coniferous Forest
    Wetland
    Estuaries
    Lakes
    Ocean Pelagic
    Streams and Rivers
    Marine Benthic Zone
    Intertidal Zones
    Temperate Broadleaf Forest
    Coral Reefs
    Within the biome you have chosen, try to focus on a particular ecosystem. For example - Biome:
    Tropical Rain Forest, Ecosystem: El Yunque Rainforest, Puerto Rico.

    Your book should begin with a creative title page and illustration.
    Within the context of your story, the following items must be included:
    o Page 1:
    A brief definition of the terms biome and ecosystem.
    A geographic description of the biome/ecosystem chosen.
    Abiotic factors: definition and how they affect the
    ecosystem.
    Biotic factors: definition and how they affect the ecosystem.
    o

    Page 2:
    Organisms found in this ecosystem:
    Producers (4 minimum)
    Consumers- primary, secondary, tertiary (6
    minimum, 2 of each)
    Decomposers (2 minimum)
    Food web, including description, consisting of at least the
    twelve different organisms listed above.
    Page 3:
    An energy pyramid of at least one food chain in your web,
    including an explanation of how energy is lost or used
    throughout the pyramid
    Page 4:
    The impact of human activity on this ecosystem, including a
    prediction of what may happen to this ecosystem in the
    future.
    Page 5:

    Any and all sources used


    Responses to the following questions:
    1. What organisms are unique to your ecosystem
    (would not be found in other ecosystems)?
    2. Why is this ecosystem necessary to global
    biodiversity? How would the earth be different if it
    didnt exist?
    3. Evaluate your overall group based on your 3 Cs
    rubric. Which part of your project are you the most
    proud of? Why?

    The book will be graded on its biological accuracy, creativity, and the inclusion of the required topics.
    The book will be worth 100 points and is due on October 6th. There will be a 5 pt. deduction per day for
    late assignments. See the attached rubric to assist you in planning your group work:
    Rubric for Biome Childrens Book
    Points Possible
    Criteria for Grading
    Was the book written at a level a 3rd grader
    could understand rather than copied from a
    10
    source?
    Were pictures included to attract the interest of
    the reader?

    Points Earned

    10

    Were each of the following required components included in the book?


    A brief definition of the terms biome and ecosystem

    10

    A geographic description of the biome/ecosystem


    chosen.

    Definition of abiotic factors and how they affect the


    ecosystem.

    Definition of biotic factors and how they affect the


    ecosystem.
    Organisms found in this ecosystem:
    Minimum of 4 producers
    Minimum of 6 consumers- 2 primary, 2
    secondary, and 2 tertiary
    Minimum of 2 decomposers
    Description of a food web consisting of at least 12
    different organisms, including names and levels.
    An energy pyramid including explanation

    15

    The impact of human activity on this ecosystem,


    including prediction of what may happen to the
    ecosystem in the future.

    10

    All questions properly answered and work cited

    10

    10
    10

    POINTS EARNED
    100
    TOTAL POINTS:
    COMMENTS:

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