Biome Project Guide
Updated project guide for Biome Builders, now including requirements for both an Artistic Poster and an Informative Research Paper. Optimized for 8.5x11 printing.
Savanna Survival Report
An exemplar research paper for the Biome Builders project, focusing on the African Savanna. This model document demonstrates the required structure, scientific depth, and bibliography formatting expected of students. Optimized for 8.5x11 printing across 3 pages.
Project Success Rubric
A detailed grading rubric for the Biome Builders poster project, including criteria for research accuracy, visual design, food web dynamics, and professional presentation. Max score 100. Optimized for 8.5x11 printing on a single page.
Biome Discovery Organizer
A structured research template for students to gather data on their chosen biome, including sections for climate, adaptations, food webs, and conservation. Now includes a writing outline for the Informative Paper. Optimized for 8.5x11 printing with light-colored footer blocks for ink efficiency.
Project Launch Guide
A professional facilitation guide for teachers to manage the Biome Builders project, including learning objectives, an 8-day pacing guide, and differentiation strategies. Now updated for both poster and paper components. Optimized for 8.5x11 printing.
Expedition Showcase Worksheet
A structured peer review and gallery walk worksheet for students to evaluate their classmates' biome posters and reflect on their learning. Now includes review prompts for both the poster and the paper. Optimized for 8.5x11 printing.
Expedition Partnership Checklist
A task delegation and progress tracking sheet for students working in partnerships on the Biome Builders project. Includes sections for research, paper drafting, and poster creation. Optimized for 8.5x11 printing with a light-colored partnership pact section.
Biome Project Slides
A project launch slide deck for teachers to introduce the Biome Builders expedition, covering project requirements, biome options, and the survival concepts of adaptations.
Expedition Exit Ticket
A quick formative assessment tool for students to reflect on their biome research, focusing on adaptations, food webs, and conservation. Now updated with uniform styling for the self-assessment section. Optimized for 8.5x11 printing.
Biome Expedition Quiz
A comprehensive unit quiz covering biome characteristics, climate, plant/animal adaptations, food webs, and conservation. Optimized for 8.5x11 printing on 2 pages.
Biome Expedition Answer Key
An answer key for the Biome Expedition Quiz, providing correct responses for all sections including multiple choice, matching, and short answer questions.