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Make a Terrarium ActivityMake a Terrarium Activity
Publisher
American Museum of Natural History
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
5 days
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Make a Terrarium

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Scholars read a brief overview of what a terrarium is and how it creates the greenhouse effect, then click on a link to discover the materials and 10 steps they need to build their own.

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Concepts

terrariums, the greenhouse effect, greenhouse gases, the earth, the sun, planet earth, the planet earth, plants, soil, the atmosphere, the earth's atmosphere

Instructional Ideas

  • Split the class into small groups, direct them to work together while putting together their terrarium
  • Post discussion questions on a classroom blog; direct learners to include pictures of their observation
  • Invite families to build the terrarium over a long holiday break

Classroom Considerations

  • Ask families to donate supplies
  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

  • Pictures accompany steps
  • Steps are simple and easy to follow

Cons

  • None

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