Task

=Now that you have read the //INTRODUCTION//, you should understand the importance of our planet's biodiversity and how/why conservation organizations are involved. Now skim and scan over the challenges so you are aware of the project //TASKS// that lie before you! The **Process** section will have more detailed descriptions and instructions for each challenge. =

Groups will investigate key terms including biomes, biodiversity, interdependence, conservation, and adaptation with their groups.
 * //Build-a Biome Challenge 1: Develop Background Knowledge// **

= = Research with your team to learn all about your biome and record your findings on a Google word doc. Next, collaborate with your team, and decide which animals you will include in your biome. Each team member will need to select one of the animals to research, plan, and design their home within the team biome. Among some of the products you will be creating are an excel spreadsheet for organization and cost calculations and a digital presentation to defend your choices for the board of directors.
 * //Build-a-Biome Challenge 2: Biome/Animal Research, Analysis, & Presentation// **

//**Build-a-Biome Challenge 3: Biome Designs in 2D**// Teams will be given a checklist of criteria for the design of their biome nature preserve. Given the criteria, your team will collaborate on a cohesive group biome design theme and then sketch ideas/designs on chart paper.

 Given criteria, each team member will construct a 2D (bird’s eye view) animal home design on graph paper (architectural blueprint) and then convert it to a 3D digital representation within the Sketchup program. Student will calculate dimensions of sketchup designs (area/perimeter) in order to estimate paint, fencing, miscellaneous building needs. Students will research building supply costs and estimate cost of supplies needed for design.
 * // Build-a-Biome Challenge 4: Animal Home Designs from 2D to 3D // **

//**Build-a-Biome Challenge 5:Synthesize & Defend Decision **// Teams will synthesize all animal home designs into one Sketchup. Teams will synthesize paint/fencing needs into one spreadsheet. Sketchup biome design and cost sheets will be presented for final review by the board of directors. Teams will need to justify/defend their design decisions before the board.

Now it's time to get started. Click on the //**PROCESS**// page to begin your first challenge !