Ecosystems By JohnV

You can lead up to this activity with lessons on living vs non-living and other ecosystem concepts such as interdependence, niches, and adaptations.

As the last part of the observation of the square meter, have the kids take a soil sample and put it into a homemade berlese funnel. You can find information about berlese funnels by serching for that term online. They can be made from a 2-liter soda bottle and a piece of wire mesh from your local hardware store.

Good luck,
John