A Universal Idea: Teaching planet classification using the learning cycle

by: Jeffrey Patterson and Brandy J. Merwin

Learning cycle investigations allow science students to model the activities of real scientists. Using the Internet in this learning cycle-based activity allows students to collect accurate and current data about the planets. Students analyze this data to develop a classification system, and as an assessment, the classification of Pluto is debated.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 5/1/2002Stock # tst02_069_05_22Volume 069Issue 05

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