Global Warming and the World's Biomes

Mrs. Saraniti- Ditmas I.S.62

lsaraniti@schools.nyc.gov

Introduction:

Just as you live in a community in Brooklyn, New York, animals and other living things live in communities all over the world.  As Brooklynites we adapt to everyday changes, such as train or bus schedule changes, weather changes, school schedule changes.  As humans we easily adapt to changing environments. However, it's not so easy for all other living things and their changing communities.

Our World Communities are called Biomes. We have five Major Biomes.

Aquatic	Deserts	Forests
Grasslands		Tundra

Global Warming: The recent increase in the world's temperature that is believed to be caused by the increase of certain gases (such as carbon dioxide) in the atmosphere.

Task:

You will create a Power Point Presentation on The Global Warming effects on a Biome.

Groups Assigned to Biomes (Use the links above to research  the effects)

Follow the Web quest to research

Biomes

Global Warming

Solutions

The Process:

Each Biome is being affected due to human activity. This human activity such as using cars, use of power plants and pollution cause this extra gas in our atmosphere.

The following links will help you organize your information for your Power Point.

The PPA

1. Define the Problem

2. Gather Evidence

3. Identify the Causes

4. Evaluate an Existing Policy

5. Develop Solutions

Test your knowledge on Global Warming by taking this quiz below.

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/quiz-global-warming/

Effects

� http://www.theglobaleducationproject.org/earth/global-ecology.php

� http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/gw-effects/

Biomes

� Aquatic

� Deserts

� Forest

� Grasslands

� Tundra

Solutions:

� http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_change_policy_of_the_United_States

� http://www.kids.esdb.bg/newenergy.html

Your Power Point must include: No more than 10 slides

� Title

� Description of the Biome

� Definition of Global warming

� The Effects of Global warming on the Biome

� Solutions (include existing Policies Internationally)

� Solutions (School wide)

Evaluation/Rubrics:

HyperStudio/PowerPoint Appearance and Content : Global Warming and The World\'s Biomes
Teacher Name: Mrs. Saraniti
Student Name:     ________________________________________
CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Graphics Sources	Graphics are hand-drawn. The illustrator(s) are given credit somewhere in the presentation.	A combination of hand-drawn and stock graphics are used. Sources are documented in the presentation for all images.	Some graphics are from sources that clearly state that non-commercial use is allowed without written permission. Sources are documented in the presentation for all \"borrowed\" images.	Some graphics are borrowed from sites that do not have copyright statements or do not state that non-commercial use is allowed, OR sources are not documented for all images.
Originality	Presentation shows considerable originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way.	Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way.	Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness on 1-2 cards.	Presentation is a rehash of other people\'s ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought.
Content - Accuracy	All content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors.	Most of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that might be inaccurate.	The content is generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly flawed or inaccurate.	Content is typically confusing or contains more than one factual error.
Sequencing of Information	Information is organized in a clear, logical way. It is easy to anticipate the type of material that might be on the next card.	Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. One card or item of information seems out of place.	Some information is logically sequenced. An occasional card or item of information seems out of place.	There is no clear plan for the organization of information.
Use of Graphics	All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the theme/content of the presentation.	A few graphics are not attractive but all support the theme/content of the presentation.	All graphics are attractive but a few do not seem to support the theme/content of the presentation.	Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation.
Effectiveness	Project includes all material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the topic. It is a highly effective study guide.	Project includes most material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the material but is lacking one or two key elements. It is an adequate study guide.	Project is missing more than two key elements. It would make an incomplete study guide.	Project is lacking several key elements and has inaccuracies that make it a poor study guide.
Cooperation	Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively all of the time.	Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively most of the time.	Group delegates tasks and shares responsibility effectively some of the time.	Group often is not effective in delegating tasks and/or sharing responsibility.
Background	Background does not detract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from card to card and is appropriate for the topic.	Background does not detract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from card to card.	Background does not detract from text or other graphics.	Background makes it difficult to see text or competes with other graphics on the page.

Common Core Standards:

RST.6-8.3     RST.6-8.1

Conclusion:

As a result of this project you will have a better understanding of how our actions as humans can affect our communities whether it be where we live or where other animals and living things reside. You will research Biomes, global warming, the causes of global warming and the effects on the Biomes. All your findings will be presented in a Power Point Presentation.

Re Test your knowledge of Global Warming

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/quiz-global-warming/