41. Blue Planet Biomes In our site you will discover facts about our planet, its complex patterns ofbiomes, plants, and animals, and how climates ultimately determine the biomes http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/

An Introduction In our site you will discover facts about our planet, its complex patterns of biomes, plants, and animals, and how climates ultimately determine the biomes of our Earth. This site was created to teach students the power of the Internet as a tool for both communication and learning, and how to use this tool while at the same time express their scientific/environmental knowledge in a fun way. Students have individually researched different attributes of major climate regions (biomes). Topics covered include the various animals and plants of these regions, the climates, and other specific biome characteristics. Our hope is that this site will be up-dated, changed and improved by each succeeding 6th grade class for many years. This site was developed and created by Elisabeth Benders-Hyde, a science teacher at the West Tisbury School. It evolved from a biome project created by Ann and Karl Nelson, two fabulous 6th grade math and science teachers. Table of Contents If you have any problems with this site or would like to comment on it, please contact us at: lhyde""@fc.mv.k12.ma.us.* or at: knelson""@fc.mv.k12.ma.us*

42. Introduction To Biomes Now Available from Greenwood Press biomes of Earth, Terrestrial, Aquatic, biomes are the major regional groupings of plants and animals discernible at http://www.radford.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/intro.html

Table of Contents The Virtual Geography Department Now Available from Greenwood Press Biomes of Earth, Terrestrial, Aquatic, and Human-Dominated, by Susan L. Woodward. ISBN 0-313-31977-4. Publication date 12/30/03. Introduction to Biomes Biomes are the major regional groupings of plants and animals discernible at a global scale. Their distribution patterns are strongly correlated with regional climate patterns and identified according to the climax vegetation type. However, a biome is composed not only of the climax vegetation, but also of associated successional communities, persistent subclimax communities, fauna, and soils. The biome concept embraces the idea of community, of interaction among vegetation, animal populations, and soil. A biome (also called a biotic area) may be defined as a major region of distinctive plant and animal groups well adapted to the physical environment of its distribution area. To understand the nature of the earth's major biomes, one needs to learn for each: The global distribution pattern : Where each biome is found and how each varies geographically. A given biome may be composed of different taxa on different continents. Continent-specific associations of species within a given biome are known as

43. BIOMES: COMMON PERIWINKLE INFO Provides information about habitat, feeding, predators, and reproduction. http://www.biomescenter.com/comperiwinkle_learn.htm

COMMON PERIWINKLE: LEARN IT ALL This small snail is one of the most common animals on the New England shoreline. This snail is edible and is commonly eaten in Europe. Taxonomy Phylum : Mollusca Class : Gastropoda Order : Mesogastropoda Family : Littorinidae Genus Littorina species littorea Identification Habitat Introduced Animals An introduced animal is a non-native species brought here by humans (usually attached to ocean crossing ships) from other parts of the world. The periwinkle is a perfect example of how successful introduced species can become. We have very few native snail types that live in the upper intertidal zone. When this snail arrived from Europe over 100 years ago, it found an empty niche which it filled nicely. Today it is one of the most numerous animals on our shore. Feeding The periwinkle is a strict herbivore. It feeds on the algae film which covers the rocks of the intertidal zone. When feeding, even in an aquarium, there can often be seen a trail on the rock as the snail scrapes away the plant growth. In heavily populated areas entire rocky shores can be scraped clean of all growth. Like nearly all snails, the periwinkle uses its tooth-like radula to feed with. Periwinkles only feed during high tide. Protection Reproduction In the Aquarium This species is difficult to keep in captivity. Although hardy and easy to feed, they tend to climb out of the water along the top lip of the aquarium. They then seal themselves shut awaiting high tide (which, of course, never comes) and the snail eventually dries out and dies. Another problem is a strange inability to right themselves if turned upside down. The snails, if not turned over by hand, remain upside down, unable to feed.

44. Biomes: Table Of Contents Major biomes of the World Abstract This module presents basic content onthe distribution and nature of the world s major biomes. http://www.radford.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/main.html

Physical Geography Working Group Radford University Major Biomes of the World This module is part of the Virtual Geography Department Project and has been prepared for the Physical Geography Working Group of the Project. These materials may be used for study, research, and education, but please credit the author and source: Susan L. Woodward The Virtual Geography Department Project and the Department of Geography Radford University This module is being peer reviewed and classroom tested. To make suggestions and corrections please contact the author at swoodwar@radford.edu Facts of Publication Abstract: This module presents basic content on the distribution and nature of the world's major biomes. It considers the structure, characteristic growthforms, and taxonomic affiliations of the vegetation; major soil order(s); and common adaptive characteristics of the fauna of the tundra, boreal forest, temperate broadleaf deciduous forest, tropical broadleaf evergreen forest, tropical savanna, temperate grasslands, desertscrub, and Mediterranean shrub biomes. Study hints and critical thinking questions follow the content units. Table of Contents: Module Overview Introduction to the Biome Concept The Biomes Tundra Arctic-Alpine Expression Tropical Alpine Expressions Boreal Forest or Taiga ... Seasonal Forests of the Tropics Cerrado Caatinga Desertscrub North American Deserts Temperate Grasslands The North American Prairies ... Mediterranean Scrub Instructor's Notes

45. Biomes The figure shows the distribution of these 8 biomes around the world. If thereis ample rainfall, we find 4 characteristic biomes as we proceed from the http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/B/Biomes.html

Biomes A biome is a large, distinctive complex of plant communities created and maintained by climate How many biomes are there? A recent (1999) study concludes that there are 150 different "ecoregions" in North America alone. But I shall cast my lot with the "lumpers" rather than the "splitters" and lump these into 8 biomes tundra taiga temperate deciduous forest scrub forest (called chaparral in California) grassland desert tropical rain forest temperate rain forest The figure shows the distribution of these 8 biomes around the world. A number of climatic factors interact in the creation and maintenance of a biome. Where precipitation is moderately abundant (40 inches or more per year), and distributed fairly evenly throughout the year, the major determinant is temperature . It is not simply a matter of average temperature, but includes such limiting factors as: whether it ever freezes; length of the growing season If there is ample rainfall, we find 4 characteristic biomes as we proceed from the tropics (high temperatures) to the extreme latitudes (low temperatures). In order, they are: tropical rain forest or jungle temperate deciduous forest taiga tundra Tropical Rain Forest In the Western Hemisphere, the tropical rain forest reaches its fullest development in the jungles of Central and South America.

46. World Builders: Caloric Requirements For Animals World Builders is a planetcreation site for teachers, students, and SciFienthusiasts. Ten units guide construction from stellar dust through life forms in http://curriculum.calstatela.edu/courses/builders/lessons/less/biomes/introbiome

Your browser does not support script World Builders™ World Builders™ Biomes Biomes Introduction to Biomes Introduction to Biomes A biome is an area with a specific climate and the life forms that live there together. I have chosen six main biomes on earth, and have added a section on aquatic communities. Intro to Deserts Hot Deserts Food Web KCalorie Pyramid ... KCalorie Pyramid Rainfall Less than 10 inches low Rain Forests Tropical Rain Forests Food Web KCalorie Pyramid Temperate Rain Forest Food Web KCalorie Pyramid Rainfall More than 60 inches heavy Coniferous Forests Food Web KCalorie Pyramid Rainfall 12 - 33 inches medium Tundra Food Web KCalorie Pyramid Rainfall Less than 10 inches low Grasslands Food Web KCalorie Pyramid Savannas 10 - 30 inches medium Aquatic Communities Fishes V ariable Rainfall Deciduous Forests Food Web KCalorie Pyramid 30 - 60 inches medium Special Effects Section: Latitude and Altitude Populations Menu Reproductive Strategies Carrying Capacity ... Caloric Contents of Foods These are the biomes that I have chosen. Each one can be subdivided into many more precisely described biomes, with more specific rainfall amounts, growing seasons, and elevations. However, in a ten week course, I think that these will be more than enough!

47. World Builder's Helpful Web Sites 5 Aquatic Plants The Evergreen Project for Students Excellent biomes Rainforest, Tiaga, Tundra, Major biomes of the World Susan Woodward, Department of Geography, http://curriculum.calstatela.edu/courses/builders/lessons/websites/wbiomes.html

Your browser does not support script World Builders™ World Builders™ Biomes Links Biomes Links Biomes Biomes General Deserts Tundra Grasslands ... Forests General http://mbgnet.mobot.org/index2.htm The Evergreen Project for Students Excellent Biomes: Rainforest, Tiaga, Tundra, Grasslands, Desert, Temperate Forest, Freshwater and Marine Ecosystems: Products for teachers. http://dekalb.dc.peachnet.edu/~jaliff/biome.htm Good descriptions of biomes http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/main.html Major Biomes of the World Susan Woodward, Department of Geography, Radford University http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/ The Earth Observatory: http://dekalb.dc.peachnet.edu/~jaliff/diverhom.htm Diversity of Living Organisms Course http://library.thinkquest.org/11922/habitats/habitats.htm World biomes maps, charts, descriptions.Accessible presentation, many good pictures Georgia Perimeter college Dr John V Aliff. http://dekalb.dc.peachnet.edu/~jaliff/envirhom.htm Environmental Sciences Course Georgia Perimeter college Dr John V Aliff.

48. Mysterious Journey Educational site about the 3 major biomes of the world, rainforest, desert and grassland. http://www.thinkquest.org/library/site_sum.html?tname=26634&url=26634/

49. The Virtual Zoo: Habitats World biomes. World biomes. Biome Graph and Map Key Habitats of similarclimate and vegetation are called biomes. In different parts of the world, http://library.thinkquest.org/11922/habitats/habitats.htm

World Biomes Click on the graph or links to find out more: boreal forest (taiga) desert mountains oceans ... tundra In general, a habitat is any place where a particular animal or plant species lives. It can also be thought of as the environment or surroundings of a species. Examples of a habitat include a lake, a stream, or even a drop of water. All habitats on Earth is part of the biosphere. Since the Earth is always changing, habitats are continually evolving as well. Over billions of years, the natural habitats have supported a great variety of species. Another major factor affecting habitats are humans. Things we do can increase or decrease the number of certain species. Descriptions of environment such as temperature and rainfall are used to group habitats together. Habitats of similar climate and vegetation are called biomes . In different parts of the world, the same biome may contain different species, but similar life-forms can always be identified. For example, the tree is the dominant form of the rain forest, no matter where the rain forest is located. Back to The Virtual Zoo

50. Desert Biomes All about the desert biome. Includes description, global position, climate, and information on specific plants and animals of this biome. http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert.htm

Dry desert Plants Animals Climate Mojave Desert ... Sonoran Desert In this report you will learn about Hot and Dry Deserts and Cold Deserts. I hope you enjoy! A Hot and Dry Desert is, as you can tell from the name, hot and dry. Most Hot and Dry Deserts don't have very many plants. They do have some low down plants though. The only animals they have that can survive have the ability to burrow under ground. This is because they would not be able to live in the hot sun and heat. They only come out in the night when it is a little cooler. A cold desert is a desert that has snow in the winter instead of just dropping a few degrees in temperature like they would in a Hot and Dry Desert. It never gets warm enough for plants to grow. Just maybe a few grasses and mosses. The animals in Cold Deserts also have to burrow but in this case to keep warm, not cool. That is why you might find some of the same animals here as you would in the Hot and Dry Deserts. Deserts cover about one fifth of the Earth's land surface. Most Hot and Dry Deserts are near the Tropic of Cancer or the Tropic of Capricorn. Cold Deserts are near the Arctic part of the world.

51. CyberZoo, Zoo, Biome, Education, Living SchoolBook, Animals, Your Key to the biomes. Select the Biome You Wish To Explore. What is a Biome?Fresh Water Tundra Deserts Grasslands Tropical Rain Forest http://lsb.syr.edu/projects/cyberzoo/biome.html

THE CYBERZOO Animal List Your Key to the Biomes Select the Biome You Wish To Explore What is a Biome? Fresh Water Tundra Deserts ... Temperate Deciduous Forests

52. Tundra 3 Climate, location, animals, health issues, all are discussed in this page produced by middle school students. http://ths.sps.lane.edu/biomes/tundra3/tundra3.html

Tundra The tundra can be found in the high northern latitudes of the world. Some plants and shrubs bloom in early autumn. During this short period of time, the blooms are brilliant. The growing season in the tundra is very short due to the frozen permafrost that only begins to thaw in mid-summer. Some prehistoric animals have been found preserved in the thick permafrost. The most common animals found in the tundra are the caribou, reindeer, and the lemming. Climate/Location Vegetation Health Issues Animals Climate/Location The tundra is the coldest and the driest of all the biomes on Earth. This biome lies above the Arctic Ocean in the world's highest northern latitudes. The tundra covers about one fifth of the land surface found on Earth. These low swampy plains are found in Northern Europe, Siberia, Northern most part of North America, and a few places in the southern hemisphere. All locations reach low temperatures that can freeze on any night, even in the tropical locations. The summers in the tundra are short. The tundra experiences 24 hour long days. In the summer the soil becomes very soggy because of the melted permafrost. In the winter the weather can reach -50 degrees fahrenheit. The precipitation received in this biome is less than ten inches a year. There is very little evaporation. This causes the moisture to be absorbed into the ground which is called premafrost. The permafrost lies six inches below the ground. The permafrost prevents drainage of excess moisture. Trees and plants have a hard time growing in these conditions. The growing season is short and can last up to 60 days.

53. Living Things: Habitats & Ecosystems biomes are ecosystems where several habitats intersect. The Earth itself is onelarge Smaller biomes include desert, tundra, grasslands, and rainforest. http://www.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/habitat/habitat.html

Neighborhoods Ecosystems, Biomes, and Habitats Ecosystems vary in size. They can be as small as a puddle or as large as the Earth itself. Any group of living and nonliving things interacting with each other can be considered as an ecosystem. Organization of Ecosystems Definition of Ecosystems Florida Ecosystems Aquatic Ecosystems ... Investigate an Ecosystem Open the door and step into your ecosystem. Go outside and investigate the closest ecosystem. Within each ecosystem, there are habitats which may also vary in size. A habitat is the place where a population lives. A population is a group of living organisms of the same kind living in the same place at the same time. All of the populations interact and form a community . The community of living things interacts with the non-living world around it to form the ecosystem. The habitat must supply the needs of organisms, such as food, water, temperature, oxygen, and minerals. If the population's needs are not met, it will move to a better habitat. Two different populations can not occupy the same niche at the same time, however. So the processes of

54. Web-Based Projects - University Of Richmond Includes facts about the climate, animals, and plants that inhabit the taiga biome. http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/as/education/projects/webunits/biomes/tai

Web-Based Projects WebQuests - A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity in which most or all of the information used by learners is drawn from the Web. This model was developed in 1995 at San Diego State University by Bernie Dodge with Tom March . The WebQuests on this page have been written and designed by students preparing to become teachers. They were created in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a course entitled Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum . After reviewing these projects, please feel free to send your questions, comments and/or suggestions to their instructors, Kimberlye Joyce, M.Ed. and Patricia Stohr-Hunt, Ph.D. Take a quick tour of new and revised WebQuests by clicking on the titles below. A comprehensive listing of all projects can be found in the table that follows the new projects. In the comprehensive listing, all new and recently revised WebQuests are denoted with astericks. WebQuests without working links are currently under revision. Quick Tour of Projects NEW PROJECTS REVISED PROJECTS Elementary Art in Central Park Crack the Magic Code Excellent Explorers It's a Math World ... Mass Hysteria!

55. Ecosystems / Biomes Topics cover the living world around us and how these living things interact toform ecosystems or biomes. http://members.aol.com/bowermanb/ecosystems.html

Ecosystems / Biomes A Place for Kids! Kbears.com - fun site with world and ecosystem information Amazon Interactive - exploring the Ecuadorean Amazon The Animal Diversity Web - mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and more Animals / Wildlife - from About.com Arctic Wildlife - from the Smithsonian Biome / Habitat Animal Printouts - from EnchantedLearning.com Biome Photos - 12 pages of photos currently available Biomes - marine, tundra, desert, savanna, grassland, forests - large categorized list of Web links gathered by I. Lee Biomes: Living Worlds - incisive text, astounding pictures, beautiful movies Biomes of the World - includes many examples of Terrestrial and Aquatic biomes Biomes of the World - land, freshwater, and marine Biosphere 2 - visit the self-conatined manmade ecosystem Changes in the Antarctic Ice Sheet - shows animation of seasonal changes Coasts in Crisis - coastal conditions and problems from U.S.G.S. Creature World - click on a region to learn about its creatures (PBS) Critical Ecoregions Program (U.S. and Canada)

56. Ecosystems / Biomes - Games Topics cover the living world around us and how these living things interact toform ecosystems or biomes. http://members.aol.com/bowermanb/ecogames.html

Ecosystems / Biomes - Games Bison at Yellowstone - jigsaw puzzle - Jigsaw Puzzle Bridge in Forest - jigsaw puzzle Cactus - jigsaw puzzle Desert Animal Puzzle - cool jigsaw puzzle and information Desert Dunes - jigsaw puzzle Earth: The Living Planet Quiz - 10 question multiple choice quiz (at bottom of page) Ecosystems / Biomes - Java Games - includes 5 different games Ecosystems / Biomes - Quia Games - includes 7 different games Ecosystems / Biomes - Quiz 1 Ecosystems / Biomes - Quiz 2 English Garden - jigsaw puzzle Forest in Winter - jigsaw puzzle Forest Stream - jigsaw puzzle Free Online Jigsaw Puzzles - Nature category Friends of the National Zoo - games and quizzes Montain Pasture - jigsaw puzzle Mountain Tundra - jigsaw puzzle National Wildlife Federation Kid's Page - over 2 dozen quizzes and activities Palm Tree - jigsaw puzzle Polar Pairs Java Game - match polar animal pictures Rainforest - jigsaw puzzle Sand Dunes - jigsaw puzzle Saguaro Cactus - jigsaw puzzle Science In The Rainforest: Trivia Contest - win t-shirts!

57. Biomes Of The World Coniferous Forest Deciduous Forest Tropical Rainforest Tundra Ocean Fresh Water Desert Savannah Home. Copyright © 2001 by the Network for http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/biomes/biomes.html

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58. Biomes Of The World - TeachersFirst TeachersFirst s research unit on biomes provides an introduction to the majorbiomes, a format for a research project, and suggestions for webbased http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/biomes/

window.document.form1.pagename.value = window.document.location; Welcome TeachersFirst's Biomes of the World unit is an on-line research project for middle school or advanced upper elementary students. The unit has three parts. A description of the on-line research project. Introductory descriptions of the major biomes, along with web resources for further research and exploration. A Teacher's Section with questions for further discussion, along with reproducible handouts for teachers and students. To get started, make your selection from the links below. Description of the On-line Project Biome Resources Teacher's Section The Biomes Project The Biomes Project is an opportunity for you to do your own research on a particular biome. Your teacher may allow you to pick a biome, or he or she may select one for you. You will work in teams to research critical issues of your biome from different points of view. After your research, you will create a project to teach your classmates about the critical issues surrounding your biome. Some terms you should become familiar with before you start are: Climate Biome Biodiversity Ecology Research Each member of your group will research a particular area of your biome. Areas include: Animal, plant, physical landscape, and human influences. Use the materials included to research your biomes and as a group you will present your finding to the class. Your presentation format will depend on the time and resources available. Some examples of presentation formats include:

59. Biomes Home Page Back to Kids Do Ecology. http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/nceas-web/kids/biomes/biomes_home.htm

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60. List Of Biomes List of biomes. Aquatic biomes. Freshwater Marine Coral reefs. Terrestrial biomes.Tundra Rainforest Savanna Taiga Temperate forest Temperate grassland http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/nceas-web/kids/biomes/list_biomes.htm

List of biomes Aquatic biomes: Freshwater Marine Coral reefs Terrestrial biomes: Tundra Rainforest Savanna Taiga ... Back to Kids Do Ecology

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