“4 week unit overview SEV1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to investigate the flow of energy and cycling of matter within an ecosystem. d. Evaluate claims, evidence, and reasoning of the relationship between the physical factors (e.g., insolation, proximity to coastline, topography) and organismal adaptations within terrestrial biomes. e. Plan and carry out an investigation of how chemical and physical properties impact aquatic biomes in Georgia. (Clarification statement: Consider the diverse aquatic ecosystems across the state such as streams, ponds, coastline, estuaries, and lakes.) Key Content Biomes ● Tropical Rainforest ● Tundra ● Taiga/Boreal Forest ● Temperate Deciduous Forest ● Coniferous Forest ● Desert ● Temperate Grasslands ● Savannah ● Freshwater ○ Estuary ○ Lakes ○ Ponds ○ Rivers ● Marine ○ Coral Reef What defines a biome, and how do biomes differ from ecosystems? How do climate, geography, and other environmental factors influence the characteristics of different biomes? How does biodiversity vary among different biomes, and what factors contribute to these variations? How do organisms in different biomes adapt to their unique environmental conditions? In what ways do these adaptations affect their survival and reproduction in their specific biomes? How is climate change impacting the distribution and health of biomes around the world? What adaptations might organisms in various biomes need to survive changing climate conditions? I CAN: ● Identify the major biomes of the world and describe their key characteristics, including climate, flora, and fauna. Explain how geographic and climatic factors influence the distribution of biomes across the globe. ● Describe how organisms in various biomes have adapted to their environmental conditions for survival. Vocabulary terms Biodiversity Keystone species Invasive species Overconsumption Fragmentation Native species Endangered species Indicator species Overharvesting Biome.”