Plant a Terrarium
Plants in the wilderness need light, water, and soil to grow. You and your child can create a self-sufficient terrarium in your home. A terrarium is a micro-environment: moisture evaporates, then condensates and falls back down (just like rain) in an enclosed glass container. Bring the great outdoors inside!
Materials
Directions
Line the bottom of your jar with a layer of pebbles. Top this layer with potting soil.
Place the small indoor plants in the soil. Add just enough water to make the soil damp but not soggy.
Decorate the terrarium with shells, small toys, or moss.
Place the lid on the jar. Set your terrarium somewhere it can receive indirect sunlight.
Encourage your child to observe the terrarium every day and keep track of the changes in a journal. What do plants need to grow (water, light, and soil)? Does your plant have all three? Do you need to add more water to a terrarium – why or why not?
Science