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Build a Tiny Plant World! Science Project for Kids
Jessi and Squeaks just learned about terrariums, and now they want to make one for themselves! Join them to learn all about these tiny gardens in a bottle and how you can make one of your own!
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How to Build a Closed Terrarium
A terrarium is an enclosed ecosystem which can be entirely self-sustaining. Once set up and watered, you will never need to open it again since it will regulate its own water and nutrient cycles. In this video, we will go over the...
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Life in a Closed Terrarium
Terrariums are self-sustaining ecosystems enclosed within a jar, maintaining their own water and carbon cycles. But if you look closer, there are yet deeper connections. Take a look at some of the overlooked creatures that inhabit a...
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How to Create a Closed Native Terrarium
A terrarium is an enclosed ecosystem which can be entirely self-sustaining. Once set up and watered, you will never need to open it again since it will regulate its own water and nutrient cycles. Observe how the plant life changes and...
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A Terrarium Ecosystem After 1 Month
A terrarium ecosystem is constantly evolving. After just one month, life in this closed native terrarium has blossomed and flourished, with every organism playing a key role in maintaining the stability of the ecosystem. Woodlice and...
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How to Create a Closed Terrarium
Terrariums are a fun outdoors project. Join me as I show you how to build a closed native terrarium in a sealed jar using moss, plants, hardscape, and insects found around the countryside, in parks or gardens. A terrariums is an enclosed...
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My Miniature Ecosystem
Dr. Forester examines the interworking of an ecosystem by creating a terrarium.
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The Fish in My Aquarium
We find Miss Palomine feeding the fish in her aquarium. She then recites the “Fish” action poem and asks the student to join her in performing the actions. She then reviews some words from the poem to ensure that the student understands...
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Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Quiz
In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...
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Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Wastewater
In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...
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Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Pollution
In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...
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Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Conserve Water
In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...
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Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Summary
In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...
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Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Ecosystems
In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...