My Miniature Ecosystem

Dr. Forrester introduces the concept of ecosystems, focusing on interactions between living and non-living components. The video guides viewers through creating a small ecosystem in a terrarium using simple materials like a bottle, soil, and seeds. Instructions are provided for planting and maintaining the terrarium, encouraging observation and experimentation. The video emphasizes the importance of ecosystems and offers a hands-on learning experience.

What is an ecosystem primarily concerned with?

• The temperature of the environment

• The size of the habitat

• The interactions between living and non-living things

• The number of species present

What is the first step in preparing the terrarium?

• Adding water

• Cutting the bottle

• Placing the rocks

• Planting the seeds

How should the grass seeds be planted in the terrarium?

• Mixed with rocks

• Scattered on the surface

• Deeply buried in the soil

• Covered with a little dirt

What should you do if the terrarium lid is too tight?

• Use a smaller bottle

• Cut a slit in the bottom part

• Add more soil

• Remove some rocks

What is suggested to do after observing the terrarium's growth?

• Add more rocks

• Discard the terrarium

• Create a new terrarium with different seeds

• Stop watering the terrarium