Building a Biome

A very simple lesson plan that describes how to make miniature biomes. Using some basic materials, students will create their own biomes to learn about how plants grow in different environments.  Students use investigation techniques to learn what type of plants survive best in various biomes. 

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives: 

The main objective in this Mini-teach is to show students how different plants grow in each biome.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Applying

Helpful Hints

Materials Needed:

  • 2-L cardboard carton
  • sandy soil or potting soil
  • seeds:  5 lima beans, 30 rye grass, 10 impatiens
  • clear plastic wrap
  • scissors
  • lamp (light source)
  • index cards
  • tape
     

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