Making terrarium

Math

• Measuring and determining the volume of the container used for the terrarium.
• Calculating the cost of the materials needed for the terrarium, such as soil, stones, and plants.
• Understanding ratios and proportions when mixing soil and water for the terrarium.

Physical Education

• Improving fine motor skills while planting and arranging items in the terrarium.
• Developing hand-eye coordination when handling delicate plants and small tools.
• Promoting physical activity through gathering materials from nature for the terrarium.

Science

• Learning about the water cycle and the importance of water conservation within the closed terrarium environment.
• Understanding the role of sunlight and photosynthesis in the growth of plants within the terrarium.
• Exploring ecosystems and how plants and other natural elements interact within a small environment.

Encourage students to explore different types of terrariums, such as desert terrariums or rainforest terrariums, to expand their understanding of different ecosystems. They can also research different plant species and their specific requirements to create diverse and thriving terrariums.

Book Recommendations

• The Great Garden Quest by Peter Carnavas: A story about gardening and growing plants, which can inspire students to explore terrariums and plant care.
• The Greenhouse Effect by Angela Royston: Explains the concept of a greenhouse and how terrariums can be a small-scale example of this environmental phenomenon.
• The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett: A classic novel that encourages the love of nature and gardening, providing inspiration for creating terrariums.