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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Climate Effects on Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how climate affects the biome.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Climate Zones and Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how regions with similar climates are grouped into climate zones and biomes.
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Handout
Palomar Community College District

Major Biomes of North America

For Students 9th - 10th
A good review of basic terminology followed by descriptions and pictures of the North American biomes.
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Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Biomes

For Students 2nd - 6th
Discover the hidden treasures in the different habitats on the earth! The earth is filled with many biomes. Examples of different biomes are listed and include hyperlinks to additional information such as the animals found there.
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Handout
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Human and Animal Habitats

For Students 3rd - 6th
An interactive learning game where students answer whether or not certain environments would be suitable for different animals. Printable worksheets are available for review at the end of the activity.
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eBook
Other

Introduction to the Biosphere: Characteristics of the Earth's Terrestrial Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
From Chapter 9 of a textbook on physical geography that covers the biosphere. Important vocabulary is highlighted and linked to a glossary. It explains the characteristics of a biome, and describes the features of the eight different...
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Website
Other

Introduction to Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an introduction to biomes. There are also links to each different type of biome.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Unesco: United States of America: Olympic National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Located in the north-west of Washington State, Olympic National Park is renowned for the diversity of its ecosystems. Glacier-clad peaks interspersed with extensive alpine meadows are surrounded by an extensive old growth forest, among...