Task
The United Board of Science Research & Education (UBSRE) in their appreciation of a job well done, has approved unlimited funds for the apprehension of the “Biome Bandit”. Mrs. Pugh, I mean A.K.A Agent Pugh needs a trusty pair (group of 2 students) of skilled recruits in the field, to help her on this mission. Your Field Assignment is as follows:
Step 1: All recruit team members must use the evidence collected at CIA’s Central Headquarters, to explore Biomes the bandit has already visited. You will create your own "Padlet Field Log” about each Biome with the following characteristics:
- Flora or Plants
- Fauna or Animals
- Climate/Weather
- Geographical Location
- Distinguishing Characteristics
Step 2: Both recruit members will “Pick One Biome” that you believe the bandit may be hiding in. Complete extensive field research on that Biome using your “Field Log” and the “CIA Central Headquarters Resources”.
Step 3: In addition, each recruit is a Double Agent and “must specialize in two specific areas” below during your research. This is to ensure we cover all ground and catch the “Biome Bandit” in a timely manner. These specialized fields are as follows:
- Agent Z (Zoologist): Expert on Animals-Please research 3 animals in your biome, and include a picture of each.
- Agent B (Botanist): Expert on Plants- Please research 3 animals in your biome, and include a picture of each.
- Agent G (Geographer):Expert on Land-Please research soil, location of biomes, special features. Include graphics and/or links.
- Agent M (Meteorologist): Expert on Climate-Please research precipitation, climate, weather patterns etc. Include graphics and/or links.
Step 4: Your team must create a “Mission Report Presentation” on the Biome you chose and researched in Steps 2 and 3. There are many presentation platforms you can use: Powtoon, Slide Rocket, Glogster, and Prezi, PowerPoint, Google Doc, Peanut Gallery etc. More Web 2.0 Tools
Step 5: When all of the tasks are complete, you will receive 4 special clues as to where we think the “Biome Bandit” is currently hiding out. You must use the “Secret Mission Journal” to blog about the clues you found, and “What biome do you think the bandit is in and why?