October 30 - Biomes Webquest

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you will be using your Biomes Spreadsheets that you created on Thursday last week.  You will be researching about the various biomes online and filling in the appropriate spots of the spreadsheet.  You should be able to get a lot done today in my absence.  Sorry I am gone today!  i would so much rather be with you all, trust me!  Make sure to work hard and get as much done as you can!  Get to it!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Research information about Biomes and enter data into a Google Spreadsheet

Agenda:

1. Biomes Webquest
2. Directions
1. Check out a Chromebook and a Textbook
2. Access your Google Sheets file!
3. Fill out your spreadsheet with information in the textbook and online
1. Use the textbook as your first point of contact (CH 2.1 and 2.2)
2. Blue Planet Biomes
4. The spreadsheet is due Tuesday night
3. What to Write
1. Location
1. General latitude zone of this biome (low, mid, or high) with coordinates of the zone
2. List 3 or more examples of where you can find this Biome
3. Include a picture of this Biome on a distribution map
2. Average Temperature
1. Average Temp or Temperature Range (whatever you find)
3. Rainfall
1. Average Rainfall or Amount during the rainy and dry seasons (whatever you find)
4. Vegetation
1. List and describe 3 or more plants in the biome with pictures
5. Animals
1. List and describe 3 or more animals in the biome with pictures
6. Seasons
1. Describe what the Biome is like during each of the 4 seasons
4. Tips for Success
1. Insert --> Picture (using url) is better than Copy --> Paste
2. Be descriptive of your information
1. Units of measurement (ex. inches of rainfall, Fahrenheit or Celsius
2. Explanation of what you mean (Ex. This Biome has only 2 main seasons, not 4.  This can be seen by...)
3. Follow the Advanced Spreadsheet tutorial for a better starting point

Homework:

1. Collecting Journals tomorrow!

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen.  You will continue working and filling in these spreadsheets tomorrow when I return.  I can't wait to see you all again!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-30-2017 PPT