Ecosystem in a bottle

Create your own mini ecosystem gardens around the house. Youdo not need to maintain this daily and can have a bit of herbs for your salad with ease. #terrarium #easyscience #ecosystem #gardening #plantscience #herbs #recycle #homeschooling #craft

Growing a self-sustaining plant ecosystem in the classroom is a fun and hands-on way to teach students about ecosystems as well as the water cycle. To complete this experiment you will need clear plastic 2 liter bottles, seeds or small plants, soil, water, scissors, and tape.

Get creative this Earth Day with How to Make an Ecosphere in a Jar using Crofter's Organic Fruit Spreads jars! Engage kids in hands-on activities and foster a love for nature with this dream garden project.

Don't let the title, DIY 2-Liter Bottle Ecosystem Project scare you. This activity is fun and intriguing for the home or a science project!

This is not my idea, but I know a good one when I see it, and I had to tuck this away to do this summer with the kids. Some kids at one of our schools did something similar for a science project, and then my friend Michelle, over at Scribbit, detailed the project when she did it with her children up in Alaska. That being said, so that I take no credit whatsoever, this is a really, really cool thing to do with your kids, young and old. Even my sixteen year old daughter was completely engaged…

Biome BOttles...awesome third grade teaching about ecosystems!

In this multi-day activity, students explore environments, ecosystems, energy flow and organism interactions by creating a scale model biodome, following the steps of the engineering design process.

Background: The goal of our project was to design a self-sustaining ecosystem, then test and measure the effects of human impact on the ecosystem. A self-sustaining ecosystem requires several components in order to keep a balanced environment. This means ensuring that the natural chemical cycles embodying the ecosystems flow at a natural rate. We…

Here are the best ideas for mini plant terrariums that can add a natural touch to your interior decor; a perfect idea to brighten up your home.