The World, a GIANT Terrarium
The planet we live in is in fact a giant terrarium. To understand why, we have to first understand what a terrarium is. A terrarium is basically a miniature garden enclosed in a bottle. And just like the earth, there are distinct layers in a terrarium that represent the soil on which plants grow on. […]
3 Compelling Reasons Why Our Terrarium Workshop Enhances Team Bonding
Terrarium Workshop Organized by Ecoponics Fosters Team Bonding! While most of us recognize terrarium making as an individual activity, we at Ecoponics have incorporated specialized team building elements into our terrarium workshops. Here are 3 compelling reasons of how our terrarium workshop fosters team bonding! Communication Skills Participants will form teams during the workshop and […]
This Terrarium Might Actually Outlive its Owner!
David Latimer’s Terrarium Source: http://nowiknow.com/davids-garden/ In the picture above is one of the longest surviving terrariums. It is made and designed by David Latimer who is a retired engineer. We might think that the plants in his terrarium are non-flowery but they are in fact flowery spiderworts – as shown in the picture below. Source: […]
5 Energy Consumption Hacks For Secondary And Primary Schools
Energy consumption of Primary and Secondary Schools in Singapore Did you know that energy consumption in schools can account for up to 19% of their total operating costs? Further, due to the higher cost of natural gas, electricity tariffs have gone up by 6.3% in the first quarter of 2018 (http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/electricity-tariffs-to-increase-by-63-in-first-quarter-of-2018). That is a significant […]
3 Science Experiments for Experiential Learning
The most interesting way to learn science is to experience them yourself. This is why at ECOPONICS, our lesson plan is designed to include an experiential learning experience for both educators and students. Learning science doesn’t have to be such a chore anymore! Our team at ECOPONICS compiled a list of kid-friendly science experiments to […]
Do Plants Grow Better With Compost?
As part of our food waste management programme with Endeavour Primary School, the students learnt all about food waste – the types of waste, its impact on Singapore and the environment, as well as how to operate their food waste compost machine, installed at a corner of their canteen. Such food waste machines have the […]
4 Benefits Of Grey Oyster Mushrooms!
Since ECOPONICS’ launch of our new science programme, “Learning Science Through Mushroom Growing” with Grey Oyster Mushrooms, we’ve had numerous positive feedback with schools telling us that they enjoyed the mushroom growing class and are very happy to receive the mushroom grow kits during the lesson. The growkit that each and every student will receive […]
3 Productive Things to Do During the School Holidays
Its nearing the end of the year once again and it’s probably the best time of the year for most primary and secondary schools in Singapore as it’s the school holiday period! With such a long break from school, you would probably have a lot of free time to catch up on your sleep debts, […]
Mushroom Growing with PCF Sparkletots!
For the past 4 years that ECOPONICS has been around, our programmes are usually catered for primary schools in Singapore and we’ve always had the idea to reach out to more schools to educate and let students go out of their comfort zone to experience hands-on learning, the natural method of learning at its best […]
EcoPonics Terrarium Workshop
Here’s a walkthrough of how our EcoPonics’ Terrarium Workshop is conducted, and some information on what you will be learning during our workshop. Come join us and get ready for tons of fun!