Ecosystems

Each living thing goes through stages of development. More often than not, the appearance of these living things changes along with them. Construct a small revolving stage with scenes that change to exhibit the growth cycle of plants, animals, and insects. You can pick between pumpkins, frogs, or butterflies as the theme of the lesson and project. 
 

All creatures live in a web of resources that support or suppress their growth. Learn about ecosystems and create a dynamic model of an insect’s or bird’s world. Suspend a magnetized creature on a pendulum. Add food and shelter (with magnets) that attract the creature and predators and hazards that repel it. The creature navigates a complex and fascinating path.