Living and Non-Living Parts of Ecosystems
Identify non-living components of ecosystems
Explain how water, rocks, and sunlight support living things
Develop curiosity about God's intricate creation design
“God said, 'Let the earth put forth grass, herbs yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit after its kind, with its seed in it, on the earth;' and it was so.”
— Genesis 1:11 (WEB)Demonstrates how non-living elements like earth support living things
Welcome to today's BibleMouse science adventure! Yesterday we explored living and non-living things in ecosystems. Today, we'll discover how rocks, water, and sunlight are God's incredible design for supporting life.
In every ecosystem, non-living things play a crucial role. Water helps plants grow, rocks provide homes for small creatures, and sunlight gives energy to plants.
Create a simple model showing how non-living things support life
Simpler: Parent helps with layering
Challenge: Predict what might grow in this mini-ecosystem
Record observations in BibleMouse science journal
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about how plants, animals, and decomposers work together
Non-living components are essential ecosystem supports
Understanding abstract ecosystem interactions
Curiosity about how different parts of nature connect