Practical Applications
## Create Your Own Mini-Ecosystem
Build a mini-terrarium using a clear container, soil, small plants, and a little water. This lets you see how plants grow, how water cycles, and how living and nonliving things interact.
## Steps
1. Put small rocks in the bottom of your container for drainage.
2. Add soil and plant your seeds or small plants.
3. Add a tiny bit of water and close the lid.
4. Place your terrarium where it gets sunlight.
Watch over the days as water evaporates and condenses, and your plants grow!
Examples
- Use a glass jar, some moss, and a small fern to make a tiny rainforest.
- Build a desert terrarium with sand and a cactus.