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Land Biomes

Grade level: K-4
Theme: climate
Tool: http://blueplanetbiomes.org/climate.htm

Have you ever wondered why one area of the world is a desert, another a grassland, and another a rainforest? Why are there different forests and deserts, and why are there different types of life in each area? The answer is climate.

Climate is the characteristic condition of the atmosphere near the earth's surface at a certain place on earth. It is the long-term weather of that area (at least 30 years). This includes the region's general pattern of weather conditions, seasons and weather extremes like hurricanes, droughts, or rainy periods.

World biomes are controlled by climate. The climate of a region will determine what plants will grow there, and what animals will inhabit it. All three components, climate, plants and animals are interwoven to create the fabric of a biome.

Compare land biomes in this tool with ocean biomes.
 
Student Outcomes 
After using this tool, students should be able to:

Compare climates considering factors such as precipitation, temperature, and distance from an ocean. (C: K-4)

Key:  C = climate / O = ocean circulation / T = 21st century technology / W = water cycle