Understanding Cycles in Nature

Starting with the thought that math can be the driving forces for understanding science what the impetus for two educators to look into the concept of cycles in both disciplines. They came ... See More

Starting with the thought that math can be the driving forces for understanding science what the impetus for two educators to look into the concept of cycles in both disciplines. They came up with 15 cycles listed in the article along with the standards that cover both disciplines. Included in this article are five lessons that illustrate the connection. Three of them are specific to the water cycle. Also included is a rubric. This is a great approach to help students understand cycles in nature.

repeating patterns, relationships and phenomenon

Journal articles looks at ways both science and math teachers can use cycles in nature for students to explore the connections between science and math. Exploring the water cycle with experi... See More

Journal articles looks at ways both science and math teachers can use cycles in nature for students to explore the connections between science and math. Exploring the water cycle with experiments and graphing of findings included. More up to date methods of data collections on cycles can be obtained online