Biomes - Concept Map

Your task is to create an image (concept) map on a particular biome. The concept map should include terms and concepts related to the biome. Each group will have a different biome and must present the information to the class.

The concept map will be submitted as an image file or can be created on posterboard. Images can be projected during your mini-presentation

Biomes

Tundra
Coniferous Forest
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Tropical Rain Forest
Grasslands (temperate, savanna)
Desert
Freshwater Ecosystems
Saltwater Ecosystems

Things to consider on your image

  • Dominant animals and plants
  • Climate and Weather patterns
  • Location of biome

Resources

  • Textbook
  • Websites

 

 

Grading Rubric

Poor (2pt) Satisfactory (3pts) Good (4pts) Excellent (5 pts)
Organization Serious errors in organization, difficult to follow Some lapses in organization that effect coherence and unity Organization shows relations of terms, few lapses in organization but overall it is easy to read and understand Well organized and logical in all areas, map is organized in such a way that concepts and links are easy to follow and understand
Ideas Ideas are minimal, inappropriate or random Ideas are somewhat random, minimal, or repetitious shows well developed ideas (terms and concepts), enough to establish purpose of concept map ideas are pertinent, extensive, establish purpose and show all elements of the topic
Connections Concept map is mostly linear, with very few multiple connections to relate terms concept map is mostly linear, but has some connections that link multiple ideas concept map is presented as a web, terms are linked to multiple other terms terms and concepts are linked in web form, showing multiple relationships between concepts and ideas
Knowledge concept map shows very little overall knowledge of ecology and related terms concept map shows some knowledge of ecology and related terms, gaps are evident concept map shows a solid knowledge of ecology, and related terms, some minor gaps in knowledge, missing or misconnected terms concept map shows extensive knowledge of Ecology - links show an excellent and comprehensive understanding of ecosystems and the interrelatedness of organisms and environment
Items less than 10 concepts shown 11-20 items shown 21-30 items shown 30 or more items on concept map
 

Total _______ out of 25