Biomes Collection
Wed, Mar 21, 2018 9:46 AM
This collection is stocked with wonderful articles, book chapters. and science objects that are helpful to educators when teaching about biomes. The range of templets provide readers with different forms of information and supported lesson plans for elementary and middle school students. It focuses on the diverse biomes found on earth, and the organisms that thrive from living within theses habitats. The collections discusses the function of biomes, and how organisms feed, mate, and migrate within them. In addition, the journal article titled " What's it Like Where You Live? Meeting the Standards through technology-enhanced inquiry", takes a look at how humans can us data analysis and technology to understand the world around us. The collection helps students apply this information through hands-on activities that display the beauty of different biomes. For example, students are able to create biomes with torn pieces of paper. This activity allows them to think creatively about what animals, plants, and resources are nessessary for a biome to thrive. Finally, the collection has a science object that provides information and activities for educators so they may review their knowledge on the topic. Overall, this collection has a great balance of information and activities for all futures readers.