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Take an old fish tank and pour some water into it. Add natural resources like dirt, plants and bugs. Watch as the ecosystem processes the items. For more information visit http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview?LP...
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To make a mini ecosystem, take a small container such as an aquarium. Add ground cover like dirt, sand, and pebbles. Add small plants, fungus, and animals.

