Original PromptCreate a work sheet that students will be taking a 16 ounce ball jar home to make a inclosed terrium from their back yard. Add directions on how to make the terrium and also 3 questions for follow up on what they see in their terrium and what they expect it to look like in 3 weeks. Add a part about how they will bring the terrium back to school where we will be studying it and comparing them to other classmates
This project focuses on the construction and observation of a closed terrarium ecosystem, allowing students to engage with real biological processes in a miniature environment. Students will create a self-sustaining ecosystem by layering drainage stones, soil, and plants within a sealed glass jar. Over a three-week period, they will formulate predictions regarding how the ecosystem evolves and document their observations on its components and changes. The project also includes an exploration of Earth biomes and encourages students to identify variables impacting their terrarium, fostering a deeper understanding of ecological interactions and sustainability. Finally, students will return their ecosystems to school for collective analysis and learning from their peers, advancing their grasp of ecological concepts.