Ecosystems - PowerPoint
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Students Create a PowerPoint about Forest, Desert and Water Ecosystems
Students research the internet for information about the forest, desert and water ecosystems. Students collect images of examples of each ecosystem. Students create a 4 slide PowerPoint presentation using their images and information. This research and presentation activity integrates technology with the Life Science curriculum.
Grade 3 and up
Extension: Students save the slides as images. Student use MS Photostory or an online slideshow program and narrate each image.
Slide 1 Title Slide - Ecosystems
Students add a title "Ecosystems". Students add one image of each of the three ecosystems. Students add their name.

Slide 2 - Forest Ecosystems
Students add a title "Forest Ecosystems" and an image of one kind of forest ecosystem. Students add two or more interesting facts about that type of forest ecosystems.

Slide 3 - Desert Ecosystems
Students add a title "Desert Ecosystems" and add an image of one kind of ecosystem. Students add two or more interesting facts about that type of desert ecosystem.

Slide 4 - Water Ecosystems
Students add a title "Water Ecosystems" and add an image of one type of water ecosystem. Students add two interesting facts about that type of water ecosystem.

Bibliography - Optional
If you are requiring a bibliography, students should cite at least 4 different sources for their information.

Ecosystems Student Handout - PowerPoint
Download: ecosystems-student-handout.docx
