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Global biomes

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Why this, why now

This unit teaches pupils about ecosystems and biomes at different scales. Pupils learn about the factors influencing biome distribution and the physical systems and processes regulating them. Pupils will also learn about the impact of population growth and resource extraction on biomes.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 8 / 26

Global biomes

This unit teaches pupils about ecosystems and biomes at different scales. Pupils learn about the factors influencing biome distribution and the physical systems and processes regulating them. Pupils will also learn about the impact of population growth and resource extraction on biomes.

6 lessons
  1. Population and resources
  2. The distribution and characteristics of global biomes
  3. Understanding the regulatory functions of the biosphere
  4. The factors affecting biome distribution
  5. Biosphere resources
  6. Using GIS to visualise the distribution and characteristics of global biomes