- Four (4) cups of organic natural soil (All Natural Potting Soil)
- 12in by 6in by 8in glass terrarium
- clear duct tape
- 25 oz (740 ml) of purified water
- A 5in (12.5 cm) Peppermint Plant (Mentha x peperita)
- 1 large field cricket (Gryllus pennsylvanicus)
- 1 measuring cup
Method:
1. Purchase a sealable terrarium or build a terrarium out of 2L soda bottles.
*This method uses a sealable terrarium.*
2. Purchase the rest of the materials as well like soil and a plant.
3. Place the sealable terrarium on a flat surface with the top off, so that items can be placed inside.
4. Scoop 4 cups of organic soul, and put the 4 cups of soil in the terrarium.
5. Plant the peppermint plant in the soil.
*Make sure to place the peppermint plant inside the soil and line the plant with soil.*
6. Measure out 25oz (740 ml) of purified water in the measuring cup.
7. Gently water the soil with the 25 oz (740 ml) of water until there is no water left in the measuring cup.
8. Release the cricket in to the terrarium. Use caution because crickets can jump, so have the glass top ready to be placed.
9. Place the glass top on the top of the terrarium.
10. For extra measure, seal the glass terrarium with clear duct tape around the facets.
11. Observe the mesocosm for at least three weeks.
12. Reopen your mesocosm and analyze your data.
13. Report the findings of your mesocosm.
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