Process

=Week One Directions:= Your summary must include a general description of each biome: -Climate -What are the characteristics of the animals that live there? -What are the characteristics of the plants that live there?
 * 1) Click on the __**Websites**__ link to read about the 6 major biomes that we are studying.
 * 2) Post a summary on your groups discussion board to share what you have learned about the biomes.
 * 3) Post a response to at least one group member's post.

=Week Two Directions:=

__Focus on adaptations__ In class, we will be completing several activities to gain a better understanding of adaptations and predator/prey relationships. Your job this week is to:

 * 1) View the [|Animal-Adaptations-PPT.ppt] on adaptations and review the information about adaptations in the __**Websites**__ section.
 * 2) Post a response in your group's discussion board for the week. *You may not pick the same animal as another student!
 * 3) Post a response to at least one group member's discussion.
 * 4) Pick a biome that you are most interested in researching further. __**[|Click here]**__ to sign up for your biome on the Google Docs spreadsheet. No more than 2 people can sign up for a biome per group. Don't forget to hit save after you have typed your name!
 * 5) Review the rubric on the __**Evaluation**__ page and start your project (if you have time).

=Week Three Directions:=

__[[image:earth-impact.jpg width="161" height="163" align="left"]]Focus on impact__ Your job this week is to:

 * 1) 1. Read the examples in the __ **Website** __ section of how both humans and animals have impacted our environment.
 * 2) 2. Look for positive and negative impacts that have happened or are currently taking place in your biome that MO and his friends would like to know about as they travel through your biome.
 * 3) 3. Post a response in your group's discussion board for the week.
 * 4) 4. Post a response to at least one group member's discussion.
 * 5) 5. By the end of the week, you should be done with your research/notes and be ready to start your Power Point Presentation in Week 4.

=Week Four Directions:=

Your job this week is to:

 * 1) Create your Power Point Presentation to share with MO and his friends.
 * 2) Review the rubric on the __**Evaluation**__ page to make sure you have met all the requirements.
 * 3) Post a response in your group's discussion board.
 * 4) Present your presentation and I will help you post it on our class website for others to review!