Terrarium Project Making
OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY
Km 23, Sumulong Highway, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Antipolo City
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Natural Science
TERRARIUM (MINI ECOSYSTEM)
GROUP PROJECT
What is a Terrarium?
A terrarium is a collection of small plants growing in a transparent, sealed container. A terrarium is a closed environment, and can actually be used to illustrate how an ecosystem works. Inside a terrarium’s walls, many different natural processes may be observed: photosynthesis, respiration, and the water cycle. The water in the terrarium is constantly recycled, passing from liquid form to gas and back again. As the moisture in the air condenses on the glass walls, it returns to the soil and is absorbed by the plants’ roots.
Objectives: 1. To determine the stages of the water cycle 2. To observe, compare and contrast their observations with other groups. 3. To compare the actual ecosystem to your simple terrarium.
Materials:
Clear glass or plastic container (2-L)
Cutter
BBQ sticks
Plastic spoon
Crushed/ small pebbles and gravel
Plants (with roots)-moss, ferns, clover, liverworts, any ornamental plant
Small stones
Crushed or small activated charcoal (from aquarium or orchid supply store)
Potting soil
Plants (present in your garden)
Decorative objects (optional)
Procedure: 1. Decide the layout/design of your terrarium. 2. Cut your plastic bottle in the upper part of bottle. 3. Place a thin layer (approx. 1 inch) of small stones in the bottom of the terrarium to help drainage. 4. Place a thin layer (approx. 1/2 inch) of activated charcoal over the stones. This acts as a filtration substrate and keeps the water cleaner. 5. Place a layer of potting soil approximately 2” deep. 6. Make small holes for roots using bbq sticks and carefully plant your plants in the soil. 7. Using the plastic spoons, pat the soil to make it firm and smooth. 8. let the bottle garden stand in good direct sunlight
Km 23, Sumulong Highway, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Antipolo City
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Natural Science
TERRARIUM (MINI ECOSYSTEM)
GROUP PROJECT
What is a Terrarium?
A terrarium is a collection of small plants growing in a transparent, sealed container. A terrarium is a closed environment, and can actually be used to illustrate how an ecosystem works. Inside a terrarium’s walls, many different natural processes may be observed: photosynthesis, respiration, and the water cycle. The water in the terrarium is constantly recycled, passing from liquid form to gas and back again. As the moisture in the air condenses on the glass walls, it returns to the soil and is absorbed by the plants’ roots.
Objectives: 1. To determine the stages of the water cycle 2. To observe, compare and contrast their observations with other groups. 3. To compare the actual ecosystem to your simple terrarium.
Materials:
Clear glass or plastic container (2-L)
Cutter
BBQ sticks
Plastic spoon
Crushed/ small pebbles and gravel
Plants (with roots)-moss, ferns, clover, liverworts, any ornamental plant
Small stones
Crushed or small activated charcoal (from aquarium or orchid supply store)
Potting soil
Plants (present in your garden)
Decorative objects (optional)
Procedure: 1. Decide the layout/design of your terrarium. 2. Cut your plastic bottle in the upper part of bottle. 3. Place a thin layer (approx. 1 inch) of small stones in the bottom of the terrarium to help drainage. 4. Place a thin layer (approx. 1/2 inch) of activated charcoal over the stones. This acts as a filtration substrate and keeps the water cleaner. 5. Place a layer of potting soil approximately 2” deep. 6. Make small holes for roots using bbq sticks and carefully plant your plants in the soil. 7. Using the plastic spoons, pat the soil to make it firm and smooth. 8. let the bottle garden stand in good direct sunlight