106+ ‘Ecosystem’ Writing Prompts
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Creatures in the Wild
Imagine you are a small creature living in nature, describe a day in your life.
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Unnatural Nature Reserve
Write a tale about a peculiar jungle with extraordinary flora and fauna that defies known science.
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Climate Change Debate
Write a persuasive essay explaining why climate change is important and what actions need to be taken.
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Web Of Life
Describe the relationship between various insects and microorganisms in a specific habitat.
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Beneficial Bugs
Explain the importance of most feared insects and germs in maintaining the balance of our ecosystem.
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Protecting Our Planet
Write about a particular endangered animal and the possible ways to protect it.
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The Changing Landscape
Document how a particular natural wonder has changed over time—due to natural processes or human intervention.
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Unique Ecosystems
Describe the ecosystem of a Star Wars alien species and how it has shaped that species.
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Animal Autobiography
Choose your favorite wild animal and write an autobiography from its perspective.
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Critters and Creatures
Invent a unique creature, beast, or mythical being and describe its behaviors, capabilities, and impact on its ecosystem.
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Lonely Planet Explorer
You discover a previously unknown island. What is it like and what kinds of plants, animals, and people do you encounter?
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Fauna & Flora Relations
Write about relationships and interactions among various animals and plants occurring within a spring thicket.
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In the Depths of the Ocean
Write about the mysterious world that exists in the deepest parts of the ocean.
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A Day in a Coral Reef
Pen down a piece that captures a day in the vibrant ecosystem of a coral reef.
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The Monsoon’s Arrival
Describe the changes in the jungle atmosphere with the arrival of the monsoon season.
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The Endangered Species
Pick an endangered species and highlight the factors leading to its endangering and efforts being made for its conservation.
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Impact of Human Actions
Explain how human activities influence Earth’s environment, focusing on both beneficial and harmful outcomes.
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Unseen Microscopic Heroes
Imagine a day in the life of a beneficial bacterium in our body. What would it do? How does it contribute to our health?
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Coolest Animal Traits
Choose your favorite animal and describe what makes it the coolest in your opinion.
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Starship Down
Write about an interstellar explorer’s struggle for survival after their spaceship crash-lands on an unknown planet.
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Echoes From the Future
Write a letter from a future generation thanking us for the environmental actions we took in 2022.
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One World
Choose an endangered species and write a narrative in first person from the creature’s perspective.
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Blessing of the Animals
Write about a scenario where you organize an animal blessing ceremony on Earth Day.
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Exploring Ecosystems
Choose an ecosystem and explain the relationship between the organisms inhabiting it.
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Nature’s Orchestra
If each natural element (water, soil, air, fire) had its own song, how would each song sound and what story would it tell?
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Fantastic Beasts in My Backyard
Create a tale about discovering a magical creature in your backyard and the unique experiences you share.
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Return of the Vanished Species
Imagine if one extinct species of your choice could be brought back to life.
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Treestastic Oxygen Producers
Propose a hypothesis about how the world’s oxygen level might change if all trees suddenly disappeared, and after researching, present a conclusion.
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Hall of Floral Fame
Choose a flower and write a biography about its life from a bud until it withers away.
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Beast Creation Workshop
Design a brand new fantasy beast, complete with physical characteristics, abilities, habitats, and cultural significance.
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Journey to the Chocolate Planet
Imagine you have discovered a new planet made entirely of chocolate. Describe your experience.
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Animal Adventures
Write about your favorite animal, its characteristics, behavior, habitat, and role in the ecosystem.
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Alien Eden
Suppose you’re a human scientist who’s been given the chance to study a flourishing alien ecosystem. Chronicle your discoveries.
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The Heat of Composting
Create a compost pile with fall leaves, observe the heat generated and explain the reasons.
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Extinction Predicament
Choose an endangered species and discuss the reasons for its decline and possible solutions for its preservation.
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Reviving Endangered Species
Present your opinion on whether or not we should prioritize helping endangered species come back from the brink and why.
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Terraforming Tragedy
Write a tale about an attempt to terraform a distant planet that has disastrous results for its indigenous species.
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Alien Ecosystem Disruption
Write about a space mission that unintentionally wreaks havoc on an alien ecosystem.
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Phantasmal Island Expedition
You’re an explorer who has discovered a mysterious, uncharted island filled with strange creatures, unfamiliar plants, and secrets.
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The Endangered Perspective
Write a newspaper article discussing the impact of losing an endangered species from a local ecosystem.
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Species on the Brink
Write a letter to a public representative advocating for the protection of an endangered species of your choice.
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Bunny Guardians
In your fictional world, large, sentient bunnies guard the Easter eggs. Write about how this custom came to be.
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The Dark Tree
Imagine a world where every spell a dark wizard casts helps an enchanted tree grow taller.
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The Secret Life of a Raindrop
Chart the journey of a single raindrop as it falls in a tropical rainforest.
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Ocean’s Cradle of Life
Imagine a story where scientists discover a deep-sea ecosystem teeming with a plethora of previously undiscovered life forms.
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Garden’s Life Cycle
Observe a community garden through the changing seasons and express how each phase affects the atmosphere around it.
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Inventing Extraordinary Creatures
Compose an encyclopedia entry for a fictional creature from your imagination.
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Forging Magical Beasts
Design the perfect magical creature, focusing on its form, abilities, and its role in its ecosystem.
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The Secret Paradise
Imagine discovering an untouched wilderness, rich with never-before-seen species and unknown treasures.
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Zombies Reshape the Ecosystem
What would happen if zombies became an integral part of the natural ecosystem?
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Eco-warrior’s Plight
Write about an environmentalist fighting against a large-scale industrial project threatening to devastate a local ecosystem.
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Chronicles of Coral
Describe the journey of a coral reef in transition from a vibrant ecosystem to a bleached ghost town due to warming seas.
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Rainforest Effects
Imagine that you visit the rainforest and take a special plant home with you. What happens to it and the surrounding ecosystem?
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Living Landscapes
Write about a planet where the flora and fauna are interconnected in complex ways.
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Uncover Species Treasure
Write about a lesser-known species whose survival is crucial for Earth’s ecosystem.
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Guardian of the Woods
Write a story about a tree that has the ability to communicate with and care for the creatures of the woods.
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Apex Apexes
Chronicle a day in the life of a top predator in a given ecosystem, expressing their dominance and potential vulnerabilities.
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Scrutiny Scavengers
Raconteur the experiences of a scavenger in the wild, possibly a vulture or a hyena, sharing its perceptive lens of life.
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Survival in the Savanna
Create a story about a group of animals in the Savanna forest working together for survival.
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Endangered Hero
Create a story about an endangered animal who embarks on a crucial journey to save its species.
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Biodiversity Balance
Analyze how Earth Day raises awareness about the importance of biodiversity and its impact on our ecosystem.
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Lost and Found Species
Create a fictional story about an encounter between a human and an extinct animal species that suddenly reappears.
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Endangered Paradise
Narrate a story from the perspective of an Environmental Research Vessel’s captain whose mission is to study and document the rapid decline of a once-thriving coral reef.
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Understanding Pokemon Ecosystems
Delve into the interactions, conflicts, and cooperation among diverse Pokemon in specific ecosystems.
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Inspired Ecosystem History
Craft a historic account of how a Pokemon ecosystem was formed and developed over time.
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Pokemon Evolution in Ecosystems
Describe how a Pokemon species might adapt and evolve based on changes in their ecosystem.
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Diverse Ecosystem Complexity
Explain how different Pokemon species could coexist peacefully in a determined environment.
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Evolving a New Species
Imagine a brand new Pokemon species that is yet to be discovered. Describe the physical features, abilities, behaviors, and habitats of this new Pokemon.
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League’s Evolving Ecosystem
Imagine a Pokemon League that is constantly evolving and changing based on the choices and actions of its trainers.
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Natural Harmony
Describe a training regimen where Pokemon are trained through interaction with their natural environment and habitat.
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Pokemon Habitat Design
Devise a Pokemon and describe its unique habitat, tying the creature’s abilities and nature to the environment.
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Mage Discrimination
Create a debate centered around mage discrimination in Thedas and its impact on the larger society.
