Biome+Zoo

=Biology 20: The Biome Zoo Proposal=

World famous billionaire Moe Cash has created a contest: your challenge is to design a zoo for him to build. The zoo should be an accurate representation of one of the Earth's terrestrial biomes. The top three plans will be rewarded with fame, fortune and timbits. You and your partner(s) are going to create a proposal for the contest.

Each entry in the contest must include a written proposal with a description of the animals and plants that will be included in the zoo. Included plants and animals must be identified by their scientific name and natural habitat. Where possible, the zoo should include species at risk (both animals and plants). The written proposal should also include a description of the abiotic factors of the biome - soil type, temperature, precipitation, etc. - and a suggested location within North America for the zoo. Be sure to include a justification for the choice of location.

Entries must also include a diagram/map/model of the proposed zoo. Identify which animals and plants will be housed together, and which ones must be kept separate.

It is important to identify your sources of information. You must use at least 2 web based and 2 print based resources. During your research, you will find 4 web based resources and evaluate them with regards to the proposal using the web site evaluation form available in the library. Identify the reasons why you are using the resources that you choose to use. A bibliography of all the resources used - electronic and print - must be included in the written proposal. Mrs. Climenhaga can help show you how to write a proper bibliography, just ask!

The final form of the proposal will be:
 * a written report/proposal including descriptions of animals and plants, abiotic factors, choice of location (including reasons for choice), a bibliography and web site evaluation forms.
 * A self-evaluation describing what your role was for the project - what did you research, what did you write, what did you produce, etc? You will also evaluate your partner's contribution to the final products.
 * a map/diagram/model of the zoo. This can be included in the written report or submitted separately. You may use any medium/method of creating this as you see fit.