🌱 Part 1: Understanding Ecosystems

In an ecosystem, _____________ components are living things like plants and animals, while _____________ components are non-living things like rocks, water, and sunlight.

🔬 Part 2: Planning Your Mini Ecosystem

🔍 Part 3: Observations and Interactions

What do you see?

How are the components interacting?

🤔 Part 4: Predictions and Scientific Thinking

If I added more water: ________________________________

If I removed all the plants: ____________________________

If I covered the container completely: ____________________

If I added more soil: __________________________________

Similarities:

Differences:

🌿 Part 5: Reflection and Real-World Connections