| Time needed for the activity: | 30 – 45 minutes |
| Students profile/age of the student: | 10-12 years old |
| Climate change topic | Air pollution, Water resources, Plantlife and climate change |
| Connected subject in the curriculum | Science, geography, physics |
| Skills and competencies to be developed | critical thinking, content knowledge, teamwork, listening skills |
| Terminology, keywords | Plants, Water, Soil, Biosphere |
| Teaching techniques and tools: | Storytelling, Observation skills, Demonstration |
| Methodological recommendations for the implementation | Students will follow directions to create a biosphere that is self sustaining. Evaluation will be based on the creation of the biosphere and the ability for it to continue to grow and thrive for at least one month. |
| Materials needed: | Mason jars with seals and lids, Clean sand/gravel, Activated charcoal, Plants, Water, Soil, Any decorative items that are desired (rocks, moss, etc.) |
| Materials offered |
Activity description, instructions for teachers
This lesson will allow students to create a self sustaining biosphere.
The learners will create a self-sustaining biosphere that will thrive for at least one month.
| Source: | https://www.teacher.org/lesson-plan/biosphere/ |
| Additional links: |
Plantlife and climate change/Biosphere