Lesson 67 of 84 · Ecosystems
Experiment⭐ 30 XP🌿 Wild JungleCoral Reef Communities (Part 2)
Ecosystems.
🎯 Your mission
Set it up. Test it. Be amazed.
⚡ The twist
Living things break the rules of non-living things — find the rule they break.
Mind = Blown
🦠 You have more bacterial cells in your body than human cells.
Make a hypothesis first
Predict: what will happen to the plant if you change the water?
What You'll Learn
Seeds contain a tiny plant embryo and a food supply. When conditions are right—enough water, warmth, and oxygen—the seed germinates and a new plant begins to grow.
Key Words
- photosynthesis
- decomposer
Materials Needed
- tape
- small pots
- cotton balls
- zip-lock bags
Safety First
- Keep small objects away from young children.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using vinegar or other strong-smelling substances.
- Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.
Steps
Read about Ecosystems and write down three key facts.
Create a detailed food web for a local ecosystem. Include at least 8 organisms and use arrows to show energy flow from producers to top predators.
Draw a detailed diagram of what you observe.
Write a conclusion: what did your results show? Did they match your prediction?
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is an adaptation?
Where you see this in real life
This is why plants grow toward windows and why scabs form.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Watch a plant or pet for 5 minutes today and write down what you noticed.
For the dinner table
“Tell me something you noticed about your own body today.”
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