Ecosystem in a bottle

In this DIY science experiment for kids, learn how to create a living aquatic ecosystem and understand how it depends on numerous elements to survive.

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. #STEM #STEMChallenge

Add caption It's beginning to feel like Spring in Pennsylvania, and with it comes our state tests and just beyond...my favorite teaching of the ENTIRE year...ecosystems and biomes. I just LOVE nature and last year I jumped our third graders in with both feet and we made a huge mess in my room for two days and assembled fully self-contained terrestrial and aquatic biome bottles. This project has allowed me to connect so many things I love--big projects, my aquarium past, kids, parents, plants…

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.

Ecosystem in a bottle.

bottle ecosystem with parts labeled, and how to make it. This would be wonderful for kids to see and understand what an ecosystem actually is.

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Our most recent science unit is an exploration of ecosystems. We learned there are 4 parts to an ecosystem: animals, plants, decomposers, and non-living things. These bottles contain all four parts including water, soil, grass, fish, snails, gravel, worms, and a water plant. Our bottles have been self sustaining. For two weeks we haven't had to feed the animals or water the plants, and everything is still alive. Take a look:

Build a miniature ecosystem in a pop bottle to show kids how living and non-living parts of the environment are connected.

Eco-Column: By: Kelsie Fronheiser, Gene Edwards, Jenny Kraus, Justin Lange Introduction: These instructions will help you create your very own eco-column in your home or classroom. An eco-column is a self-sustaining ecosystem on a small scale, made of plastic s…

Ecosystem in a Bottle: Im Sadie Kariko, and the project I chose to do was the soda bottle ecosystem. My goal is to have the ecosystem thrive all together. I got to choose between a closed and open ecosystem. The closed ecosystem has to work all together, while an open ec…

Aquatic bottle ecosystem

Biome in a bottle, ecosystem in an envelope, habitat in a handbag…what on earth? This hands-on long term terrestrial and marine or freshwater biome research project will have student thinking about where they live – the organisms that surround them and the environment they live in. Dive in to get started on this interactive in-classroom habitat experiment! After the open or closed biome is created, students will collect data on how organisms interact with one another and monitor changes over…

Ecosystem in a bottle

It’s that time of the year to get dirty and grow things! But not everyone has the space or time for their own backyard garden. With this fun activity, kids can plant their own miniature garde…

A small tree and moss thrive inside a repurposed plastic bottle, its roots visible through the clear, slightly damaged plastic. The bottle sits on a mossy rock, creating a poignant juxtaposition of nature reclaiming discarded plastic. The image suggests themes of environmentalism, sustainability, and the resilience of nature. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the miniature ecosystem within the bottle.

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