Landscaping a yard or other piece of property requires
pre-planning. For example, you wouldn't want to plant a tree
that requires a lot of water in an arid or dry environment.
Likewise, you don't want to plant a tree or other vegetation
that needs minimal amounts water in an environment that
receives a lot of rain. How do you know what types of plants
to choose? What types of plants grow in the major biomes of
the world?
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In this WebQuest, you will be in charge of landscaping a
new neighborhood in the climate where you live. Your plan
will include types of trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowers
that will be planted along with their requirements for
survival. Before you write your plan, you will need to
conduct research on which types of plants grow best in the
climate where you live.
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Two class periods to research, answer questions, and
create plan
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Begin your research by visiting the web sites listed
under Resources below. While you are gathering information
about plants, record the answers to these questions:
- What are the major land biomes of the world?
- Which biome do you live in?
- How are desert plants different from the plants found
in tropical rain forests?
- What is xeriscaping?
- How are annuals and perennials different?
Once you have completed your research, create a
landscaping plan for a new neighborhood in the climate where
you live. Be sure to include a variety of plants including
those that provide food and shelter for other organisms in
the environment. You should have at least ten different
plants in your plan. Include a table with the following
columns: Type of Plant, Flowering or Non-flowering, Growing
Requirements (include soil, water, sunlight, and temperature
requirements).
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Use these Web links to find the information you need to
complete this WebQuest.
Review the rubric to understand how you will be evaluated
in this WebQuest.
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In the process of completing this WebQuest, you have
become familiar with the types of plants found in your
climate. You have read information and answered a set of
questions dealing with North American biomes and the plants
found in each. You also created a plan that detailed the
types of plants that could be used to landscape a new
neighborhood in the climate where you live. By completing
this WebQuest, you have shown that you can apply research
skills to develop a plan.
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