By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Describe a closed terrarium as a mini-ecosystem with interacting living and non-living components.
- Identify the purpose of key terrarium layers and materials, such as drainage medium, moss, charcoal, soil, and plants.
- Explain how a terrarium models scientific concepts such as the water cycle, decomposition, plant growth, and ecosystem balance.
- Observe and document changes in the terrarium over time using notes, drawings, or data tables.
- Recognize how terrariums connect to sustainability, because they reuse materials, require limited resources, and demonstrate long-term care of living systems.
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