Biomes and Their Features

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Date:

Learning intention:

Understand what biomes are and identify their features

Success criteria:

I can name biomes and describe basic features (plants, animals, climate)

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice & Matching

1. Which of these is a biome?

Desert

Mountain

City

River

2. Which biome has very low rainfall and large temperature changes between day and night?

Desert

Tropical rainforest

Tundra

Grassland

3. Which biome usually has many tall trees, lots of rain and high biodiversity?

Temperate forest

Tropical rainforest

Savanna

Desert

4. Check all features that describe a grassland:

Large areas of grasses

Few trees

Permafrost

Grazing animals (e.g. kangaroos, bison)

5. Match each biome (left) with a correct feature (right). Draw a line between matching items.

A. Desert

B. Tundra

C. Tropical rainforest

D. Grassland

1. Very low rainfall, hot days

2. Cold, layer of frozen soil (permafrost)

3. High rainfall, many species

4. Wide open areas with grasses and grazers

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Drawing

6. List three different biomes you have learned about:

7. Describe one plant and one animal found in the tropical rainforest (name and one fact each):

8. Fill the blanks: The tundra is often below ____ °C and has a frozen soil layer called ____________.

9. Drawing activity: Draw a simple desert scene showing one plant and one animal. Label each one.

💬 Part 3: Group Discussion & Projects

10. Group Discussion: How do human activities affect different biomes? Discuss with your group and list at least three impacts.

11. Biome Research Mini-Project: Choose a biome to investigate. What will you present about it? Include its features, plants, animals, and any threats it faces.

12. Creative Writing Task: Imagine you live in a specific biome. Describe your daily life, including what you see, hear, and do. Write at least five sentences.

🔍 Part 4: Reflection & Extension Activities

13. Reflect on what you have learned about biomes. Write a short paragraph about the most interesting biome you studied and why it stood out to you.

14. Extension Activity: Create a poster or digital presentation about your chosen biome. Include images, facts, and your own drawings. Be prepared to share it with the class.