Sixth graders research Haititian art and the art of Henri Rousseau on the Internet and view videos. Then they created their own drawings of animals, plants, and biomes using markers. Finally, they complete a writing assignment about...

Students study biomes and their major characteristics.  In this biomes lesson plan students draw a climatogram and discuss climate of a specific area. 

Students construct 3-D biomes. The ultimate goal of this activity is to allow students to be official tour guides and to teach one another about biomes, environmental responsibilities, habitats, and human roles in the various ecosystems.

Students examine succession in different communities.  In this investigative activity students study ecological succession and complete several assignments. 

Learners compare the differences between the different terrestrial and aquatic biomes. They discuss the characteristics of each biome. Students are asked what biome they live in. They are asked what is the biome located on land called?...

Students create a visual presentation of the characteristics of a biome. Working in small groups, students use traditional and online resources to gather data concerning biomes. Students use their information to create a bulletin board...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A classroom introduction to freshwater ecosystems.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will recognize aquatic biomes and understand the adaptations necessary to survive in one.

Local headlines announce that everyone must move due to contaminated soil. Check out the one catch before young scholars discover what is already known about biomes and what still needs to be understood about them to complete this...