Cycles are a part of life

This introduction to several wonderful articles in this issue on cycles provides an overview and justification for why it is an important topic in elementary that provides a foundation for l... See More

This introduction to several wonderful articles in this issue on cycles provides an overview and justification for why it is an important topic in elementary that provides a foundation for learning science. The editor makes a good argument for why it is important to take the time to teach science in elementary with all the other responsibilities teachers have.

Cycles in Nature and Inquiry Equal Success

This particular editor’s note advocates for children to learn and understand the cyclic nature of some events on Earth such as the rock cycle. As the editor points out an understanding of t... See More

This particular editor’s note advocates for children to learn and understand the cyclic nature of some events on Earth such as the rock cycle. As the editor points out an understanding of the cyclic nature of events combined with inquiry provides the tools necessary for future challenges.