Introduction

Please contact author/designer Linda Lyster (linda_lyster@scps.k12.fl.us) for information on this project.


 * Congratulations! **
 * Your class has just been chosen by the Nature Conservancy to help with the design and development of 6 different nature refuges that represent different biomes of planet earth. These "biome" refuges need to contain the plant and animal species native to that particular biome. Please read this LETTER from the conservancy to find out about a special invitation to a challenge! **


 * In accepting this challenge, you'll be making decisions about what animals and plants to acquire for a different biome refuge. It will require research, constructions, math computations, and critical thinking skills. You'll gather specific information and data, analyze it, and synthesize it, and be able to DEFEND your decisions to the board of directors. **

Upon completion of this Build-a-Biome Project, you and your team will be able to answer this ESSENTIAL question...

How does man's action or inaction impact life on planet Earth??

Upon completion, you will gain the following understandings....**
 * Latitudes on planet Earth correspond to different biomes containing unique animal and plant species that are interdependent
 * Man can impact the welfare of the planet in a negative manner, yet can be a responsible steward and take corrective action
 * The development and construction of animal preserves and zoos requires collaboration, research and problem-solving
 * Real-world mathematical skills are required for the development of a zoo or nature refuge/preserve

 **It is going to be wild adventure! So get ready for the Build-a-Biome challenge and continue to the TASK page to learn what you will need to do.**