Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and describe different biomes and understand the characteristics of each biome.
Materials and Prep
Materials: Paper, coloring pencils, internet access
Prep: None
Activities
1. Research: Use the internet or books to find information about different biomes such as rainforest, desert, tundra, and grassland.
2. Drawing: Choose one biome and draw a picture of the plants and animals that live there. Label the drawing with the biome's name and its characteristics.
3. Presentation: Share your drawing and what you learned about the biome with your family or friends.
Third Grade Talking Points
- Biomes are large areas of the Earth that have similar climate, plants, and animals. For example, the rainforest is a biome with lots of rain and many different kinds of plants and animals.
- Each biome has its own special characteristics that make it different from other biomes. The desert is a biome with very little rain and very hot temperatures.
- Plants and animals in each biome have special adaptations to help them survive in their environment. For example, animals in the tundra have thick fur to keep them warm.