Terrariums and Aquariums in the Classroom

Eastover Science has been busy setting up terrariums and aquariums in our classrooms. The first terrariums went in Ms. Hooper and Ms. Jones' kindergarten class. They both have desert ecosystems that include their very own Bearded Dragon lizard. The lizards have been a big hit with the kids especially at feeding time. Ms. Hooper can often be found walking around the class during instruction with "Hoppy" sitting on her shoulder. One of the neat things about the food for the lizards (besides the crickets) is that they love to eat the greens grown in the school garden.
We also set up Ms. Hooper's and Ms. Peterson's 1st grade class with aquariums that have a tropical ecosystem complete with a couple of beautiful beta fish, water frogs, and snails. Ms. Yonkovig's 3rd grade class received a couple of water frogs and fresh water shrimp.
Ms. Frazier's 3rd grade class got a terrarium with a Leopard Gecko named Oscar. She has come up with an essay contest for the students to determine who will get the chance to take the lizard home over the long breaks. Eastover Science has provided take-home terrariums that are easy to transport so that students get a chance to take care of their desert terrariums at home with their parents.
We already have plans set up the 5th grade classrooms with Leopard Geckos and a Russian Tortoise. The TD Science Lab is also getting a Bearded Dragon in the next couple of weeks.

Ms. Jones' Bearded Dragon Terrarium

Ms. Hooper's Aquarium and Terrarium Combo