Grade 4 · Science · Lesson 16

Research Local Environment

A biome is a large region of Earth defined by its climate, plants, and animals. Examples include tropical rainforest, grassland, desert, and ocean. Within each biome, local ecosystems contain the living and non-living things found in a specific area — including soil, water, plants, and animals.

What this lesson teaches

1Identify the biome and ecosystem of the local environment
2Research local species and the threats they face
3Record environmental data using scientific vocabulary

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