Ecosystem in a Bottle
When examining how something changes over a period of time, a variety of conclusions can be made. My partner, Jasmine and I, created an ecosystem that could function on its own, complete with a living fish, plants and snails. We recorded our data in charts, and observed the system for over two weeks, and then answered conclusion questions about what happened in our ecosystem, and why it happened. This, although seemingly not inquiry thinking skills, helps students to analyze how time effects the environment, which is a critical lesson. My partner and I received full credit for our project.