Intro to Sustainability (Ecosystems) Lesson Plan

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Students learn what it means to be sustainable, and explore the basics of an ecosystem. We often use this as our first class when we are teaching at a new school. Students discuss photosynthesis, respiration, and interconnectedness by building their own terrarium in a jar.  60 min | Ages 5-10 

PROJECTS
What is Sustainable?
Build an Ecosystem in a Jar

WHAT'S INSIDE
This download comes with a detailed lesson plan and a supply list to gather your materials. Also included in this download is the digital file for the 11 x 17 Teacher Ecosystem Diagram Worksheet, an 8.5 x 11 Student Ecosystem Diagram Worksheet, a Sustainability Activity Sheet, and terrarium care instructions to email to parents. We recommend buying materials at least 5-7 days before your class and to plan about 3-4 hours of prep depending on the size of your class.