My Mini-World Terrarium

Tiffany·

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1.12C Describe and record examples of interactions and dependence between living and nonliving components in terrariums or aquariums. Students will make terrariums and describe and record the living and nonliving things inside the terrarium and how the living things depend on the nonliving things.

This learning resource focuses on the discovery of terrariums, designed to help students identify living and nonliving components within the miniature ecosystems. Students will learn to categorize items as living, such as moss and small plants, and nonliving, including rocks, soil, and water. The activity encourages them to reflect on the interdependence between living things and their nonliving environment. They will illustrate and explain how plants rely on soil for nutrients, sunlight for photosynthesis, and water for hydration. Through hands-on interaction and observation, students gain a deeper understanding of ecological relationships.