My learning project topic for EDTC300 is self-sustaining ecosystems. It is my goal that by the end of the semester I will have learnt enough information about the various aspects of these ecosystems to create my own self-sustaining terrarium.
Throughout this project, I will learn more about what a self-sustaining ecosystem is, the process of creating one as well as the plants that one can use. I will further my understanding of plants overall by broadening my research to include uses, benefits and identifying characteristics of the specific plants that can be involved in creating a self-sustains ecosystem.
Although I do not know much about the who’s, what’s, where’s, when’s, why’s or how’s of creating a self-sustaining terrarium, I do have some knowledge about different plants and how to care for them. I am hoping this background knowledge will provide some guidance as I work through this experience.
I feel like myself and my Grade 2 crew will be following along for some fun science! Thanks Kaelynn.
I hope you and the Grade 2s enjoy!
I’m super excited to follow your blog. I’ve been thinking about making a self-sustaining ecosystem myself but don’t know how. This would be the perfect thing to have in a classroom for the kids to watch it progress throughout the year!
Hey Meghan,
That’s where I was in the process before deciding to embark on this learning journey. I decided that the learning project would provide me with the perfect opportunity to learn and try the skill out. I love the idea of bringing it into the classroom as a project that students can engage in as you and Deanna mention! As I go through my process, I will have to pay attention to any curricular connections that can be made. I hope I can provide you with some ideas for class projects and how to go about making the terrarium as I learn how to myself.
This is great Kaelynn! It’s super ambitious and I hope it works out for you. I can’t wait to see the results.
Thanks Meghan! I am super excited to see how it goes and being able to share the process as I go.