Pangea Redux: Students learn about plate tectonics using Wilson Cycle models

Journal Article | October 2003

The authors suggest that a basic misconception exists about the cyclic nature of plate tectonic theory that inhibits teachers and students from fully appreciating just how dynamic Earth has been and will be over the…

Studying Our Skin: Students learn about skin using the learning-cycle structure

Journal Article | October 1999

Investigative activities enabling students to explore the many purposes of our skin can create meaningful understanding of its functions. These activities can also help children construct an understanding of the skin as…

Redesigning the Water Rocket: An Engineering-Design Cycle for Integrating Science and Engineering Practices and Nature of Science Learning

Journal Article | October 2014

Examine a variety of aerodynamic factors that affect the distance traveled by a projectile.

Cycles and interactions

Blog Post | October 2010

Click here for the Table of Contents Many science curriculum guides are identifying “big ideas” (or essential questions, underlying themes, understandings) that provide context or a framework for helping students to…