Unit 1

Unit 1 - Biomes
MYP •A: Knowledge and Understanding

• use vocabulary in context
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
Subject Group subject-specific content and concepts, using
descriptions, explanations and examples
Objectives • D: Thinking Critically

• discuss concepts, issues, models, visual
representation and theories
• synthesize information to make valid, well
supported arguments
Orientation in Space and time
Global The relationship between, and the interconnectedness
concepts of individuals and civilization (environment)
Key Concepts
Globalisation and
Sustainability
Subject focus
ESS and Geography
Related Choice and Sustainability
concepts
Statement of
Enquiry
Evaluating the choices that can affect the

interconnectedness of human made
systems and communities.
Essential Understanding:
Biomes (Anthromes) need to be sustainably explored. Its exploitation

might be vital for the survival of certain communities.
• What are the consequences of development (human activity) in places and

environments and how can this be managed?
• What are the future implications of changes to places and environments?
• Why are interconnections and interdependencies important for the future of

places and environments?
What are
Biomes?
Watch the video
Please watch these links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=hIy0ZlyPPDg&feature=emb_logo -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X9fTPSbQ0U
After watching it, complete the KWHL

Research on the following Biomes
● Where does the biome exist?
● What plants and animals live in the biome?
● What is the climate like in the biome?
● What food chains exist in the biome?
● What landforms exist in the biome?
● What places of interest are found in this biome?
● What makes this biome interesting to visit?
Biomes :What are they?Why do we need to know about them?
How can our choices affect our Biomes?
Lesson 2:
Task 1: Do map quiz: Spend 30-40 minutes doing all the quizzes(specially the ones which
say world… , can leave out flags.) on https://online.seterra.com/en/vgp/3069
Task 2:
Watch video, https://vimeo.com/59957705
what can you conclude from this slideshow.
Task 3: Divide the class into biome teams: Use the classification on the sheet
provided.
How is biome a system? What happens
when this system malfunctions?
System is defined as a set of things working together as parts of a
mechanism or an interconnecting network; a complex whole.
What are the things that need to work together that makes Biomes a system?
What Is a Biome? - Definition & Types - Video & Lesson Transcript
What influences climate?

Climate Zones and Biomes | Physical Geography
Climate is defined as the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general

or over a long period.
Refresher course on Biomes:
Classifying different environments: ecosystems and biomes - Biomes - KS3 G
Refresher course on Biomes:
Classifying different environments: ecosystems and biomes - Biomes - KS3 G
eography Revision
Continuation
What impacts climate
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/13M2xHWPxzYTfq2yKGaXNEgF1YlEH6Mzs
Lesson 4: ATL skills ATL: Research and Information literacy: CRAAP TEST https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1W2Gew9mtaoDvhrCFLJMSrtrH09FervjK
What is CRAAP ? https://researchguides.ben.edu/source-evaluation -
What is an anthrome?
http://media.hhmi.org/biointeractive/click/anthropocene/?_ga=2.264530123.552767006.1523031423-1772028025.1481729007
(Resources to understand Anthromes effect on https://media.hhmi.org/biointeractive/click/ugc/static/UGC-Framework-Outline.pdf )

Case study showing effect of human activity in any region/biome
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/grassland-threats/
1. Find 1 primary, 1 secondary and 1 tertiary source discussing threats to the Savanna because of human
intervention.
2. Which of these are reliable sources? -CRAAP test.
3. Identify one important source. Do an OPVL.
4. How can you test the claim?
Teaching suggestion: Run a video(an interview), ask students to identify the type of source it is.
Discussion questions: Would you use it why? Does it pass the CRAAP test
What are its value and limitations? Do you learn something from this? What are the biases? Is this source
enough to get a holistic understanding?
Continuation….
Primary Sources. A primary source provides direct or firsthand evidence about an event, object, person, or work of art. Primary
sources include historical and legal documents, eyewitness accounts, results of experiments, statistical data, pieces of creative writing,
audio and video recordings, speeches, and art objects
Secondary sources were created by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events or conditions you're
researching. Could be a news report, blog entry, magazine article by a researcher, an academic journal.
Tertiary sources are sources that identify and locate primary and secondary sources. These can include bibliographies, indexes, abstracts,
encyclopedias, and other reference resources; available in multiple formats, i.e. some are online, others only in print.(textbooks)
How can you test the claim? (Research methods- interview, survey and questionnaire, internet, national
archives, official records,experiments, research journals, )
Formative 1
Students are divided into groups and given one biome each. They present on
that biome. Once done the below given sheet is to be used as formative 1
assessment
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13M2xHWPxzYTfq2yKGaXNEgF1YlEH6Mzs
Alternative
https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=ecology-biome-environment-quiz
https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=biomes-biodiversity
How has resources changed over a period of time?
https://authoring.concord.org/sequences/388/activities/7665/pages/100065/c9a2e204-aaf8-42cf-877f-a4b785bb8067
Class activity
Chose a biome -
identify the impact due to human action
How has it impacted the biome
What would you recommend as a solution to reduce the human impact.
Formative 1
What do you understand by the term biome
Situation to be created by Sudha and students need to choose and identify

its impact on self and environment
Pick questions from the quiz shared by Sudha for formative- optional
Climate change
https://www.nps.gov/features/yell/climateexplorer/index.html
If you would like to show the students how the climate has changed over the
years and the impact that will have on us.
https://www.wired.com/2010/08/new-anthrome-maps/
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/crash-course-bio-ecology/crash-course-ecology-2/v/crash-course-ecology-10
Learning Activity
Building a Human Framework for Ecology & Earth Science:
What are Anthromes? Humans have become primary global shapers of ecosystem
form, process, and biodiversity, on a par with the forces of climate and geology.
http://ecotope.org/ant hromes/v1/
Learning Activity
What Resources are available in the Anthromes?
Types of resources available
And Patterns of distribution and consumption of natural resources;
and its exploitation
Management of the extraction, production and retailing/ consumption of natural resources(in primary, secondary and
tertiary industry)
Recycling of resources undertaken by countries depending upon their economic standing.

Learning Activity
Research: "exploring environmental challenges to food production from land degradation
(soil erosion, salinity, desertification), industrial pollution, water scarcity and climate change"
and "identifying the impacts on food production from competing land uses, for example, urban
and industrial uses, mining, production of food crops for biofuels, production of food crops for
livestock, and recreation (such as, golf courses)" respectively.
TED video on tragedy of commons)or a positive initiative by a country like

Sweden to manage their waste ) commenting on the need to conserve and
protect.(individual component)
Resources available on
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eCQGWU9ImTR4yB_nAl0gNt_ou3wCEGOr?ogsrc=32
Summative Assessment Material
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1xxQNA0Ry_N7clPjNqH6jQNDbj5tYx1IZ - GP style questions
criteria A- Task 1 and 2 of formative 1 on drive last year
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/163nb8kzxOlfB_Os0TEpKJDpEut_kgivZ
Criteria D- GP Paper study of all sources
UN……. SUDHA TO INCLUDE HERE.

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1a1A7rIyzLdKo39e2SIsl_Ylg5LrxZ_Iy
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vSiMlqs0isKaDhIqh00kQeT0aR4XUdf8RAuzxcvlBnY/edit

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Unit 1 - Biomes

MYP •A: Knowledge and Understanding

Objectives • D: Thinking Critically

Evaluating the choices that can affect the

Biomes (Anthromes) need to be sustainably explored. Its exploitation

• What are the consequences of development (human activity) in places and

• What are the future implications of changes to places and environments?

• Why are interconnections and interdependencies important for the future of

Please watch these links:

After watching it, complete the KWHL

what can you conclude from this slideshow.

What Is a Biome? - Definition & Types - Video & Lesson Transcript

What influences climate?

Climate is defined as the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general

What is CRAAP ? https://researchguides.ben.edu/source-evaluation -

(Resources to understand Anthromes effect on https://media.hhmi.org/biointeractive/click/ugc/static/UGC-Framework-Outline.pdf )

What do you understand by the term biome

Situation to be created by Sudha and students need to choose and identify

Recycling of resources undertaken by countries depending upon their economic standing.

TED video on tragedy of commons)or a positive initiative by a country like

criteria A- Task 1 and 2 of formative 1 on drive last year

Criteria D- GP Paper study of all sources

UN……. SUDHA TO INCLUDE HERE.

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