Friday, May 15, 2009

The picture on the right shows the terrarium me and my partner put together in science class. A terrarium is a mini garden inside a container of some sort. We had the choice of planting corn, pea, radish, barley, or clover.

Terrarium life
We put darkling beetles, or isopods (pill bug, or rolly-pollies) into our terrarium. We tested environmental factors on our animals. An environmental factor is something that will effect the environment (hot or cold, water tolerance, ect.). Me and my partner tested grassy soil vs. regular soil on our beetles. We fed them carrots. Our beetles preferred the grassy soil.

How to Build a Terrarium...
First, take a container, and fill it with soil.
Then, plant the preferred seeds in your terrarium.
Next, give the proper amount of water, and cover the top of your terrarium with ceram wrap.
Place terrarium in a sunny spot, and watch it grow!!

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