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Make a premium terrarium. Learners create a miniature terrarium to study ecosystems. They use a clear container, along with rocks, soil, moss, leaves, woodland plants, earthworms, and bugs to construct their terrariums.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- If possible, take a trip to a science museum to see actual terrariums
- Lead a class discussion on what students think will happen inside their terrariums
Classroom Considerations
- Requires materials not found in a typical classroom
- The lesson is intended for use during the summer months, but it works during the school year as well
- Serves as one installment in a larger Explore STEM in the City! series
Pros
- Includes some tips for the activity
- Provides instructions in Spanish
Cons
- No student handouts