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Terrarium-building workshop

Brought to you by Project STEMulate,

An RGS student team :D

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What is STEM?

Science

Technology

Math

Engineering

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One hot summer afternoon,…

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One hot summer afternoon,…

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One hot summer afternoon,…

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TERRARIUM

Terra = Land

Arium = Aquarium

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Contents:

  • Solids, liquids, gases
  • The water cycle
  • Ecosystems
  • Do-it-yourself activity!

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Before we begin…

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Ground rules

  1. Be respectful to friends and facilitators
  2. Help out your friends!
  3. Participate actively :D

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ICE-BREAKERS!

but first…

Blow wind blow

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Get into your groups!

  • Choose 1 colour as your group name!

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Can you name them?

States of matter

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States of water

Ice/Snow

Water

Water Vapour

Water in the solid state

  • the frozen water in the freezer

Water in the liquid state

  • the water we drink!

Water in the gaseous state

  • In the air we breathe

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The Water Cycle

Where does rain come from?

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Organizational and presentation tips for teaching any language

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  • Structure your class in small sections
  • Include quizzes and games in the structure
  • Use songs, videos and games; it’s easier to learn while having fun
  • Reward your students often
  • Be funny!

water body 💦

gains heat from the sun ☀️

turns into water vapour

loses heat and becomes water!

when clouds get too heavy… it rains

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Hangman! Spell the words

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  1. What is an Ecocsystem?

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Types of ecosystems

02.

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Types of ecosystems

Terrestrial ecosystem

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Types of ecosystems

Aquatic ecosystem

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Types of ecosystems

Mixed ecosystem

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Think… how will Gabrielle travel in these ecosystems?

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Can you name any?

Examples of ecosystems

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Examples of ecosystems!

Polar ecosystems

Coral reefs

Rainforest / forest ecosystems

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Examples

Forest / woodland ecosystems

Lentic ecosystems / lagoons

Wetland ecosystems

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Now it’s your turn!!

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BUILD YOUR OWN ppl TERRARIUM!

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Exercise 1

We will need…

  • 1 plastic bottle
  • Plants
  • Soil
  • Decorative items

Exercise 2

Exercise 3

Exercise 4

Exercise 5

Exercise 6

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Procedures!

  1. Add soil
  2. Add plants
  3. Add decorative items
  4. We’re done!

Ue this circle

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QN (Prizes involved)

Will a plant survive in a closed jar with some soil and very little water only?

Yes it will! The lid will keep the water inside the jar and by going through the water cycle, the plant will stay hydrated and alive 💦

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Which type of ecosystem do you think a terrarium is?