Mineralogy Journal Articles
Rule, A. C., & Radke, F. (1988). Baileychlore, the zn end-member of the trioctahedral chlorite series. American Mineralogist 73, 135-39. (I named this rare mineral and determined its crystal structure.)
Rule, A. C., & Bailey, S. W. (1987). Refinement of the crystal structure of monoclinic ferroan clinochlore. Clays and Clay Minerals 35, 129-38.
Rule, A. C., Bailey, S. W., Veblen, D. R., & Livi, K. (1987). Complex stacking sequences in a lepidolite from Tördal, Norway. American Mineralogist 72, 1163-9.
Rule, A. C., & Bailey, S. W. (1985). Refinement of the crystal structure of phengite-2M1. Clays and Clay Minerals 33, 403-9.
Filut, M. A., Rule, A. C., & Bailey, S. W. (1985). Crystal structure refinement of Anandite-2Or, a barium- and sulfur-bearing trioctahedral mica. American Mineralogist 70, 1298-1308.
Science Education Journal Articles
Rule, A. C. (in press for November 2011). Tactile Earth and space science materials for students with visual impairments: Contours, craters, asteroids, and features of Mars. Journal of Geoscience Education.
Rule, A. C., Stefanich, G. P., Boody, R. M., & Peiffer, B. (2010). Impact of adaptive materials on teachers and their students with visual impairments in secondary science and mathematics classes. International Journal of Science Education, 33(6), 865-887.
Rule, A. C., & Meyer, M. A. (2009). Teaching urban high school students global climate change information and graph interpretation skills using evidence from the scientific literature. Journal of Geoscience Education, 57 (5), 335-348.
Rule, A. C., Baldwin, S., & Schell, R. (2009). Trick-or-treat candy-getters and hornet scare devices: Second graders make creative inventions related to animal adaptations. Journal of Creative Behavior, 43 (3), 149-168.
Sallis, D. A., Rule, A. C., & Jennings, E. (2009). Cartooning Your Way to Student Motivation. Science Scope, 32 (9), 22-27.
Garii, B., & Rule, A. C. (2009). Integrating social justice with mathematics and science: An analysis of preservice teacher lessons. Teaching and Teacher Education, 25, 490-499.
Rule, A. C., Baldwin, S., & Schell, R. (2008). Second graders learn animal adaptations through form and function analogy object boxes. International Journal of Science Education, 30 (9), 1159-1182.
Rule, A. C., & Welch, G. (2008). Using object boxes to teach form, function, and vocabulary related to the external parts of the human eye. Science Activities, 45 (2), 13-22.
Petty, M. R., & Rule, A. C. (2008). Effective materials for increasing young children’s spatial and mapping skills. Journal of Geoscience Education, 56(1), 5-14.
Rule, A. C., & Meyer, M. A. (2007). High school students use dichotomous keys and make insect models from recycled plastic containers to study taxonomy. The Science Teacher, 74(9), 34-37.
Stewart, R. A., Rule, A. C., & Giordano, D. A. (2007). The effect of fine motor skill activities on kindergarten student attention. Early Childhood Education Journal, 35 (2), 103-109.
Rule, A. C. (2007). Mystery boxes: Helping children improve their reasoning. Early Childhood Education Journal, 35(1), 13-18, Invited paper.
Rule, A. C. (2007). A “tad” of science appreciation. Early Childhood Education Journal, 34(5), 297-300. Invited paper.
Townsend, M., Rule, A. C., Meyer, M. A., & Dockstader, C. J. (2007). Teaching the nitrogen cycle and human health interactions. Journal of Geoscience Education, 55(2), 158-168.
Rule, A. C., & Guggenheim, S. (2007). A standards based curriculum for clay science. Journal of Geoscience Education, 55(4), 257-266.
Rule, A. C. (2007). Preservice elementary teachers’ ideas about clays. Journal of Geoscience Education, 55(4), 310-320.
Danisa, D., Gentile, J., McNamara, K., Pinney, M., Ross, S., and Rule, A. C. (2006). Geoscience for preschoolers. Science and Children, 44(4), 28-31.
Rule, A. C., Graham, L. E., Kowalski S., & Harris, M. (2006). Learning landform vocabulary through different methods: Object boxes, sand and dough creations, or puppet plays. Journal of Geoscience Education, 54(4), 515-525.
Rule, A. C., & Barrera, M. T., III, (2006). CoRT thinking skills guide PBL science. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 10(4), 145-149.
Rule, A. C., Kauffman, C., & Bennett, J. (2006). Fourth grade students explore natural sand towers through evidence, models, and explanations. Journal of Geoscience Education, 54 (4), 508-514.
Rule, A. C., & Roth, G. (2006). Fourth grade students investigate stratigraphy through experiments and photographs of snow layers. Journal of Geoscience Education, 54 (4), 503-507.
Harman, P. E., & Rule, A. C. (2006). High school students' mnemonic devices for Mohs hardness scale. Journal of Geoscience Education, 54(1), 69-73.
Barnhardt, D. J. Howard, H., Kahn, V., Kempf, T., Leo, J. and Rule, A. C. (2005). "Bee" an entomologist. Journal of Authentic Learning, 2(2), 7-16.
Chase, L., Chetney, A., Faulkner, L., Schwartz, S., Smithers, B., Rubas, S., and Rule, A. C. (2005). Preschoolers dive in for authentic learning of marine science. Journal of Authentic Learning, 2(2), 17-25.
Rule, A. C., and Auge, J. (2005). Using humorous cartoons to teach mineral and rock concepts in sixth grade science class. Journal of Geoscience Education, 53(5), 575-585.
Rule, A. C. (2005). Elementary students' ideas concerning fossil fuel energy. Journal of Geoscience Education, 53(3), 309-318.
Rule, A. C. (2005). Elementary teachers invent science curriculum materials and invention lesson plans using creative thinking skills. CESI Science, 38(2), 14-21 (Council for Elementary Science International).
Rule, A. C., Olson, E., and Dehm, J. (2005). Ice versus rock: Ice formations offer insight into the processes of icicle and stalactite formation through comparison and contrast. Science and Children, 42(4), 22-23.
Olson, E., Rule, A. C., and Dehm, J. (2005). Snow bank detectives. Science and Children, 42(4), 20-21, 23-25.
Rule, A. C. (2005). Creativity skills applied to earth science education: Examples from elementary teachers in a graduate creativity class. Journal of Geoscience Education, 53(1), 53-64.
Rule, A. C., Carnicelli, L., and Kane, S. S. (2004). Using poetry to teach about minerals in Earth science class. Journal of Geoscience Education, 52(1), 10-14.
Kane, S., and Rule, A. C. (2004). Poetry connections can enhance content area learning. Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 47(8), 2-14. This article was selected as the basis for the lesson, "Behind the masks: Exploring culture and self through art and poetry," which is featured on the joint International Reading Association (IRA), National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), and MarcoPolo Educational Foundation website that provides free standards-based Internet content for K-12 teachers (http://www.ReadWriteThink.org)
Rule, A. C. and Furletti, C. (2004). Using form and function analogy object boxes to teach human body systems. School Science and Mathematics, 104(4), 155-169.
Rule, A. C., Barrera, M. T., and Stewart, R. A. (2004). Using descriptive adjective object boxes to improve science vocabulary. Montessori Life, 16(2), 28-33.
Rule, A. C. (2003). The rhyming peg mnemonic device applied to learning the Mohs scale of hardness. Journal of Geoscience Education, 51(5), 465-73.
Rule, A. C., Young, K., and Fox, S. (2003). Creative investigation of driftwood through evidence, models, and explanations. School Science and Mathematics, 103(2), 99-109.
Rule, A. C. (2001). The inspiration to study clay. Journal of Geoscience Education, 49(1), 56-63.
Rule, A. C. & Rust, C. (2001). A bat is like a... Science and Children, 39(3), 26-31. Reprinted in: Smith, B. (ed.) 2003. Mixing it up!: Compendium of Science and Children articles on interdisciplinary, integrated, and thematic approaches to teaching science in the elementary school. Arlington, VA: National Science Teachers Association. Rule,
A. C. (1999). Descriptive adjective object boxes. School Science and Mathematics, 99(7), 400-408.
Rule, A. C. & Barrera, M. T. (1999). Science object boxes: Using object boxes to promote hands-on exploration of both concrete and abstract science topics. Science and Children 37(2), 30-35, 63.
Rule, A. C., & Atkinson, J. (1994). Choosing picture books about ecology. The Reading Teacher, 47(7), 586-91 [Reprinted In N. Padak et al. (eds.) (2000), Developing reading-writing connections: Strategies from The Reading Teacher (pp. 104-123). Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
Rule, A. C. (1992). Investigating the uses of numbers in science and everyday life. School Science and Mathematics, 92(3), 157-62..Reprinted in (1997) SSMILes: School Science and Mathematics Integrated Lessons. Berlin, D. F. (ed.), 173-180, Bloomsburg, PA: School Science and Mathematics Association.
Rule, A. C. (1991) Super sand sifting: Sieving different size fractions of sediments. School Science and Mathematics, 91(8), 382-85. Reprinted in (1997) SSMILes: School Science and Mathematics Integrated Lessons. Berlin, D. F. (ed.), 158-164, Bloomsburg, PA: School Science and Mathematics Association.

Mathematics Education Journal Articles
Hallagan, J. E., Rule, A. C., & Mitchell, S. B. (2011). Reading and Interpreting Scientific Graphs- An Essential Skill for the 21st Century. Impact. (Journal of the New York State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development [ASCD]).
Hallagan, J. E., Rule, A. C., & Carlson, L. F. (2009). Refining models of algebraic generalization among elementary preservice teachers. Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning, 4 (1), 20-31.
Hallagan, J. E., Rule, A. C. & Carlson, L. F. (2009). Elementary Preservice Teachers' Understandings of Algebraic Generalizations. Montana Mathematics Enthusiast, 6(1), 201-206.
Pitcher, J. L., Rule, A. C., & Hallagan, J. E. (2008). Seventh graders use authentic materials to understand algebra story problems. New York State Mathematics Teachers Journal, 58 (1), 16-20.
Donabella, M. A., & Rule, A. C. (2008). Four seventh grade students who qualify for academic intervention services in mathematics learning multi-digit multiplication with the Montessori checkerboard. Teaching Exceptional Children Plus, 4(3), 1-29.
Rule, A. C., Arthur, S. C., Dunham, E., Miller, R., Stoker, J., & Thibado, N. (2007). Preservice elementary teachers’ reflective insights from teaching mathematics during an authentic early practicum experience. Journal of Authentic Learning, 4(1), 43-64.
Moore, J., & Rule, A. C. (2006). Using numeral, variable, and operation cards to translate English into algebra. New York State Mathematics Teachers Journal, 56(3), 100-105, 109.
Casella, M., & Rule, A. C. (2006). Development and use of a true case in teaching preservice elementary teachers during a mathematics methods course. New York State Mathematics Teachers Journal, 56(2), 69-78.
Rule, A. C., & Harrell, M. H. (2006). Symbolic drawings reveal changes in preservice teacher mathematics attitudes after a mathematics methods course. School Science and Mathematics, 106(5), 241-258.
Rule, A. C., Hallagan, J. E., & Fuller. (2006). High school students investigate real-world quadratic equations. New York State Mathematics Teachers' Journal, 56(1), 19-23.
Rule, A.C., Sobierajski, M. J., & Schell, R. (2005). The effect of beauty and other perceived qualities of curriculum materials on mathematical performance. Journal of Authentic Learning, 2 (2), 26-41.
Pierce, N. M. and Rule, A. C. (2005). Using a mnemonic device in teaching graphing of inequalities involving absolute values. New York State Mathematics Teachers' Journal, 55(2), 41-45.
Bennett, P., and Rule, A. C. (2005). Unraveling the meaning of long division through hands-on activities for students with learning disabilities. Teaching Exceptional Children Plus, 1 (5), 1-23.
Clary, D. and Rule, A. C. (2005). Mnemonic strategies to learn the order of operations: Are they worth the bother? New York State Mathematics Teachers' Journal, 55(1), 24-26.
Rule, A. C. (2005). Counting the teen numbers. Journal of Early Childhood Education and Family Review, 13(1), 19-26.
Rule, A. C. (2005, June). Hands-on subtraction. Center feature article. Mathematics Teaching (Journal of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics of the United Kingdom), 191, 19-21.
Maddock, T., and Rule, A. C. (2004). An effective graphic organizer for solving word problems applied to questions from the New York State Math A Exam. New York State Mathematics Teachers' Journal, 54(3), 20-23.
Rule, A. C. (2003, June). Mystery cookie recipes. Mathematics Teaching 183, 28-29 (Journal of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics of the United Kingdom).
Rule, A. C., Barrera, M. T., III, Dockstader, C. J., & Derr, J. A. (2002). Comparing technology skill development in computer lab versus classroom settings of two sixth grade classes. Journal of Interactive Online Learning. 1(1), 10 p.
Social Studies, Literacy, and Other Education Journal Articles
Montgomery, S. E., & Rule, A. C. (2011). Integrating the Arts: Pre-service Elementary Teachers Make African Masks of Six Cultures for Social Studies Lessons with Primary Grade Students. Social Studies Research and Practice, 6(1),89-109.
Rule, A. C., & Montgomery, S. E. (2011). Reflections of pre-service elementary teachers after learning about an African culture through mask-making,. Social Studies Research and Practice, 6(1), 58-74.
Zhbanova, K. S., Rule, A. C., Montgomery, S. E., & Nielsen, L. E. (2010). Defining the difference: Comparing integrated and traditional single-subject lessons. Early Childhood Education Journal 38(4), 251-258.
Rule, A. C., Lockhart, A., Darrah, F., & Lindell, L. A. (2010). Cereal box dioramas of Native American cultures: A collaborative project. Social Studies Research and Practice, l, 5 (1), 121-132.
Rule, A. C., & Kyle, P. B. (2009). Community-building in a diverse setting. Early Childhood Education Journal, 36 (4), 291-295.
Rule, A. C., Schneider, J. S., Darrah, F., Highnam, D., Tallakson, D., & Conry, K. A. (2009). Addressing a flooding crisis through games during a special enrichment course. Iowa Council of Social Studies Journal, 22(1), 21-25. Invited article. [Editor-reviewed].
Rule, A. C., Dockstader, C. J., Stewart, R. A. (2006). Hands-on and kinesthetic activities for teaching phonological awareness. Early Childhood Education Journal, 34(3), 195-201.
Rule, A. C. (2006). The components of authentic learning. Journal of Authentic Learning, 3(1), 1-10.
Ayotte, A., Duncan, B., Fasulo, J., Hahn, C., Hudson, S., Hunt, T., Irizarry, N., Masucci, S., Perry, A., Rule, A. C., Schlegel, T., Searle, T., Searles-Fairey, S., Segar, C., Springer, R., Stilwell, S., Thibado, N., Walls, M., Wolowik, H., & Wooding, A. (2006). Authentic interactive final presentations in a graduate education research class. Journal of Authentic Learning, 3(1), 27-47.
Gianetto, J. L., & Rule, A. C. (2005). Using object boxes to teach about Middle Eastern antiquity. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 17(4), 4-7.
Rule, A. C. (2005). An analysis of dollhouse story themes and related authentic learning activities. Journal of Authentic learning, 2(1), 61-79.
Rule, A. C., Stewart, R. A., & Haunold, J. (2005). Object boxes for tutoring in a literacy lab at a year round elementary school. Journal of Authentic Learning 2(1), 80-88.
House, C. A., and Rule, A. C. (2005). Preschoolers' ideas of what makes a picture book illustration beautiful. Early Childhood Education Journal, 32(5), 283-290.
Long, D., and Rule, A. C. (2004). Learning vocabulary through morpheme word family object boxes. Journal of Authentic Learning, 1, 40-50.
Rule, A. C. and Barrera, M. T., III. (2003). Using objects to teach vocabulary words with multiple meanings. Montessori Life 15(3), 14-17.
Rule, A. C. & Stewart, R. A. (2002). Effects of practical life materials on kindergartners’ fine motor skills. Early Childhood Education Journal, 30(1), 9-13.
Barrera, M. T., Rule, A. C., & Diemart, A. (2001). Effect of writing with computers versus handwriting on the writing achievement of first graders. Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, an AACE Journal, 2001(1), 215-228.
Rule, A. C. (2001). Alphabetizing with environmental print. The Reading Teacher 54(6), 2-6. Reprinted In (2001) Query: Journal of the Saskatchewan Reading Council, 31(1), 31-35.
Rule, A. C., & Sunal, C. S. (1994). Buttoning up a hands-on history lesson: using a collection of everyday objects to teach about historical change. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 7(2), 8-11. Reprinted In (1997) Meeting the Standards: Social Studies Readings for K-6 Educators. M. Haas & M. Laughlin (eds.) 45-47, Washington, DC: National Council for the Social Studies.
Books
Rule, A. C. (2003). Hands-on problem-solving activities for place value, money, and time. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. 156 pages, ISBN 0-7872-9994-4.
Marx, G., Powel, T. A., Powel, T. T., Doherty, C., Paulsen, S., Rule, A., Ledbetter, S., & Zigars, D. (2002). Gifted and talented primary-age students: Recommendations for identification and service. Boise, Idaho: Idaho State Department of Education (booklet).
Rule, A. C., & Guggenheim, S. (eds.) (2002). Teaching clay science. The Clay Minerals Society Workshop Notes, v. 11, 223 p. Chantilly, VA: The Clay Minerals Society.
Rule, A. C. (2001). Environmental print activities for language and thinking skills. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. ISBN 0-7872-8743-1.
Rule, A. C. (2001). Hands-on materials for teaching phonological awareness and phonics. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. 166 pages. ISBN 0-7872-8909-4.
Sunal, C. S., Powell, D., McClelland, S., Rule, A. C., Rovengo, I., Smith, C. and Sunal, D. (2000). Integrating academic units in the elementary curriculum, 1st Edition. Atlanta, Georgia: Wadsworth Thompson Learning.
Book Chapters
Rule, A. C., Lea, K. M., & Smith, P. A. (2007). Using mystery objects to develop children’s thinking skills. In M. R. Jalongo, Learning to listen, listening to learn: Strategies for developing young children's receptive oral language, p.26-27. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Rule, A. C. (2002). Learning theory and national standards applied to teaching clay science. Teaching Clay Science, The Clay Minerals Society Workshop Notes, v. 11, p. 2-20.
Rule, A. C. (2002). Using analogies to enhance learning in clay science. Teaching Clay Science, The Clay Minerals Society Workshop Notes, v. 11, p. 71-92.
Kogel, J. E., and Rule, A. C. (2002). Kaolin mineralogy and commercial utilization. Teaching Clay Science, The Clay Minerals Society Workshop Notes, v. 11, p. 93-120.
Parekh, S. B., and Rule, A. C. (2002). Using a discrepant event to teach the coagulation and flocculation of colloids. Teaching Clay Science, The Clay Minerals Society Workshop Notes, v. 11, p. 21-44.