I Am a Steppe

1. I Am a Steppe In this project, students will be able to: identify the characteristics of a steppe state the effects of steppes on the development of cultures write a monologue as a steppe explaining the characteristics and geographic effects of steppes E. Napp

2. A steppe is a dry, cold, grassland that is found in all of the continents except Australia and Antarctica. E. Napp

3. A steppe is usually found between the desert and the forest. If it got more rain, it would become a forest. if it got less rain, it would become a desert. E. Napp

4. Very few people live on the steppes. E. Napp

5. Let’s Learn More About Steppes! It’s your turn. Visit the following website: http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/steppe.htm Read the passage and take notes. E. Napp

6. What is the difference between a Steppe and a Savanna? Visit the following website: http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/grassland.html Read the passage and create a chart with two columns: Savannas and Steppes. List the differences. E. Napp

7. Let’s Learn About Specific Steppes! Visit the following website: http://www.bartelby.com/65/pu/Puszta.html Where is Puszta and what did you learn about it?http://www.bluepeak.net/mongolia/steppe.html Describe the Mongolian steppes. E. Napp

8. Although few people live on the steppes, cultures have developed on the steppes. E. Napp

9. Let’s Learn About the People of the Steppes! Visit the following website: http://www.e-mongol.com/mongolia_nomadiclife.htm Read the passage and create a list on how the people of the Mongolian steppe live, survive and thrive! E. Napp

10. Many pastoralists live in the steppes. E. Napp

11. Horses thrive in the steppes. E. Napp

12. Now, It’s Your Turn! After researching information on the steppes and the cultures that have developed in the steppes, it is time to write your monologue as a steppe. “I am a steppe. I am covered with grasses…” E. Napp

13. A land of grasses and blue skies E. Napp

14. A land of nomads and pastoralists E. Napp