Curriculum Standards

Pennsylvania Science Standards Addressed

• 3.1.10D Apply scale as a way of relating concepts and ideas to one another by some measure.
• 3.3.10A Explain the structural and functional similarities and differences found among living things. 
• 3.5.10C Interpret meteorological data.
• 3.5.10D Assess the value of water as a resource
• 3.7.10E Apply basic computer communications systems.
• 4.1.10B Explain the relationship among landforms, vegetation and the amount and speed of water.
• 4.3.10B Explain how multiple variables determine the effects of pollution on environmental health, natural processes and human practices.
• 4.3.10C Explain biological diversity as an indicator of a healthy environment.
• 4.6.10A  Explain the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem and their interaction.
• 4.6.10C Analyze how ecosystems change over time.
• 4.7.10A Explain the significance of diversity in ecosystems.
• 4.7.10B Explain how structure, function and behavior of plants and animals affect their ability to survive.
• 4.7.10C Identify and explain why adaptations can lead to specialization.
• 4.8.10A Analyze how society's needs relate to the sustainability of natural resources.

    This lesson will help the students develop their research skills and then in turn use the research to create a written report and a creative presentation of their topic.  The students will have to integrate their knowledge of their biome  with the visual aids they create.  The information will be a part of a sales pitch to influence people to visit the biome they researched.  This will make the students look at the research in a different light then just mere research.  They will have to think critically and cooperatively to project to their audience why the biome they selected is an adequate place to take a vacation.