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BIOMES AND THEIR ANIMAL INHABITANTS Slide 2 Content Area: Science Grade Level: 2 Summary: The purpose of this instructional PowerPoint is to teach the students about the various biomes on our Earths surface and the animals they contain. Learning Objective: After viewing this PowerPoint, the student will be able to match an certain animal with its correct biome with 100% accuracy. Content Standard: (Interdependence) All life is interdependent and interacts with the environment. Accomplishment: (GLE 0207.2.1) Investigate the habitats of different kinds of plants and animals. Slide 3 LESSON!! Slide 4 It defined as a major type of ecological community Two types include: terrestrial and aquatic Slide 5 Found everywhere apart from bodies of water Includes several categories - Forest - Desert - Grasslands - Mountains Slide 6 Forest Biomes -Density of life is very high -Any change in can affect the whole balance of the ecosystem and ultimately destroy it -Animal and plant life is very diverse -Example. Anacondas -Picture from: http://world- visits.blogspot.com/2012/03/tropical-rainforests.htmlhttp://world- visits.blogspot.com/2012/03/tropical-rainforests.html Slide 7 Lives in swamps, marshes, and slow-moving rivers Will hunt on land, but prefers to stay in the water Largest non-venomous snake Mainly lives in the tropics of South America. Most are found in areas along the Amazon River Pic from: http://thsblazers.com/engelz/constrictors.htm http://thsblazers.com/engelz/constrictors.htm Slide 8 Desert Biomes Occupies about 17% of all land on the planet Receives an annual rainfall of less than 25 cm Due to very high temperatures, intense sunlight, and low water availability, few animals and plants can survive in this environments Ex. Camel Picture from : http://photos- category.blogspot.com/2010/04/d esert.htmlhttp://photos- category.blogspot.com/2010/04/d esert.html Slide 9 Camels Kidneys and intestine can hold water. This makes them able to go without water for a long time Grows a shaggy coat for the winter and then sheds it for summer. They can survive -20 degree Fahrenheit in the winter and 120 degree Fahrenheit in summer! Are herbivores and can handle eating the desert plants. Picture from: http://www.deshow.net/animal/camels-pictures- 444.html http://www.deshow.net/animal/camels-pictures- 444.html Slide 10 Grassland Biomes Mainly consists of grasses with a very little amount of shrubs and trees Includes savannas and prairies Classified by cold winters and hot summers Fire can be a major problem because of the dry grasses Ex. Lions Picture from: http://myhydros.org/water-and-the-environment/waters-role-in-the-grasslands/http://myhydros.org/water-and-the-environment/waters-role-in-the-grasslands/ Slide 11 Lions Only cats that live in groups (prides). Only the male lions have manes. Female lionesses are the primary hunters, but the males eat first Usually all the females of the pride are related Mainly live in Africa The color of their fur act as camouflage Picture from : http://atthefeetof- jesus.blogspot.com/2011/08/bold ness-of-lions.htmlhttp://atthefeetof- jesus.blogspot.com/2011/08/bold ness-of-lions.html Slide 12 Mountain Biomes Higher altitudes and harsh environmental conditions usually rule Due to this, animals have thick fur and hibernate in winter months Ex. Bighorn sheep Picture from: http://www.nrmsc.usgs.gov/node/412 http://www.nrmsc.usgs.gov/node/412 Slide 13 Bighorn sheep Also called rams Big horns seen as a symbol of high status Split hooves and rough hoof bottoms along with keen vision help them move easily on the surface of the mountain Picture from: http://blog.audubonguides.com /2012/01/20/bighorn-sheep/ http://blog.audubonguides.com /2012/01/20/bighorn-sheep/ Slide 14 LETS REVIEW! Slide 15 Which is not a terrestrial biome? ForestDesertGrassland Oceans Slide 16 Camels can survive temperatures between __ and __ Fahrenheit. -30; 160-20; 120-40; 200-28; 141 Slide 17 The forest biome has a diverse animal community. TrueFalse Slide 18 AQUATIC BIOMES Consists of the water bodies Two distinct types - Marine - Freshwater Slide 19 Marine Biome Largest type of biome. It covers about 71% of Earths surface and contains 97% of the water. Contains high amounts of salts and other minerals. Ex. Sharks Picture from: http://www.wordcentral.com/c gi- bin/student?book=Student&va =biome http://www.wordcentral.com/c gi- bin/student?book=Student&va =biome Slide 20 Sharks Been around for about 400 million years May grown and use over 20,000 teeth in its lifetime. It can never run out of teeth because it has rows of backup of teeth! Are carnivores Have super senses, especially smell. The Great White Shark is the largest predatory fish on Earth and it is considered endangered. Picture from: http://twitpaper.com/2009/05/11/sharks/ http://twitpaper.com/2009/05/11/sharks/ Slide 21 Only covers 0.8% of Earths surface and 0.09% of its total water. Home to amphibians, reptiles, and almost 41% of the worlds fish species Ex. Beavers Picture from: http://www.earthrangers.com/wildwire/our- faves/types-of-biomes-2/ http://www.earthrangers.com/wildwire/our- faves/types-of-biomes-2/ Slide 22 Beavers Are among the largest of rodents Webbed feet and paddle- shaped tail allow them to swim at a great speed Active all winter Build homes (lodges) that can only be entered by an underwater entrance They can turn fields into a big pond by building a dam to block a stream Picture from: http://www.thebeaverdefeater.c om/ http://www.thebeaverdefeater.c om/ Slide 23 Summary Students will have learned various types of our Earths biomes or natural ecological environments. Students will have also learned about some animals that these environments are homes to. Slide 24 WAY TO GO! YOU DESERVE A TREAT! Slide 25 CAUTION. PLEASE TRY AGAIN! 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