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Mission: Biomes

Short descriptions of terrestrial biomes. Each description contains general characteristics and organisms found in that biome. The site contains two interactive games for students using the data and graphs provided within the site. The site is part of NASA's Earth Observatory project.

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Science and Technology / Biology / Ecology and Conservation Biology

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Material Type:: Tutorial
Date Added to MERLOT:: December 27, 2002
Date Modified in MERLOT:: February 15, 2021
Author:: Yoram Kaufman, NASA
Submitter:: Marty Zahn
Primary Audience:: Middle School, High School, College General Ed
Technical Format:: Website

Mobile Compatibility:: Not specified at this time
Language:: English
Cost Involved:: No
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Mahmood Nikbakhtzadeh (Faculty)

2 weeks ago

This NASA website provides a good overview of different biomes on Earth. It comes along with an interactive map which is so helpful in memorizing where every biome is located and two matching games about the annual pattern of temperature and precipitation in various biomes and the type of vegetation in each biome. I believe those two matching games are very encouraging to students and help them learn the subject better. It is the COVID-19 time and all classes are virtual; therefore, this learning tool is so appropriate for our remote classes.

Time spent reviewing site: 30 min

Harriet Mathews (Faculty)

9 years ago

Great summaries of 7 terrestrial Biomes with a matching 'game' set for beginners and more advanced users. I might try this with 10th grade honors students to see if they 'get' the climatographs and remember how to apply what we have been learning about temperatures and precipitation in the different ecosystems.

Marcela Ruelas (Student)

12 years ago

This website engages students in their learning about Biomes. The interactive games are a great to reinforce the students learning and helpful for ELL students.

Used in course? Yes

Time spent reviewing site: 15 min.

Dr. Troy Tenhet (Faculty)

13 years ago

I've used this one before. I think I may have this posted among my MA resources for NASA RESOURCE DRIVEN INSTRUCTION. I love the vocab content. It works great with my EL students.

Used in course? Yes