Terrariums
Terrariums A terrarium is a land environment. “terra” means land. 3 plants we included in ours:
Mustard Alfalfa Grass
SeedsGermination = plants sproutNeeds: water and the correct
temperatureDoes not need much sunlight
until after germination
Seed partsSeed coat: outside covering of a seed
Embryo: small part of seed = baby plant
Cotyledon: food supply for the seed
PlantsChlorophyll: green material in
plantsUses the sun’s energy, water, and
carbon dioxide to make their own food = photosynthesis
Respiration: exchange of gases between plants and animals
PlantsUses for humans:
Cleans the air by recycling carbon dioxide we breathe out and gives us back clean oxygen to breathe in!
Provides delicious foods!