Activity

Terrarium

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This Terrarium activity also includes:

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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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