The Rock Cycle

Free

1.4for iPhone, iPad and more

7.7

110 Ratings

Base 12 Innovations

Developer

30.9 MB

Size

Mar 6, 2018

Update Date

Education

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The Rock Cycle Screenshots

iPhone

About The Rock Cycle

The Rock Cycle is an interactive story about the life of a rock. Weathered and aged, he tells his life story in this elegant poem. Each stanza is supplemented with interactive images, diagrams, and mini-games.

This app was created and developed by a middle school student for a geology assignment.

What's New in the Latest Version 1.4

Last updated on Mar 6, 2018

Old Versions

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Support for iPhone X and iOS 11.

Version History

1.4

Mar 6, 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Support for iPhone X and iOS 11.

1.3

Apr 3, 2013

Miscellaneous improvements:
+Added a settings menu where you can turn off the vibrating text.
+Return to the place where you left off in the story when opening the app.
+Or, tap and hold on the Begin button to resume the story.
+Improved some of the interactives, including the geothermal gradient.
+Support for the iPhone 5 screen resolution.

Thanks for all your suggestions from the last poll! I'll keep them in mind as I develop more updates for The Rock Cycle. Don't forget to leave a review or rating on the app page for each new version to support Base 12 Innovations!

1.2

Sep 3, 2012

-The rock cycle diagram is enhanced with pictures of the rock types. You can find this diagram by shaking the device in the first stanza.
-You don't have to shake the device so vigorously now to open the extras. As always, you can tap the vibrating label if shaking is impractical.
-Minor bug fixes and improvements.

Thanks to all the teachers and students who are using The Rock Cycle to learn about this geology concept! As a 14-year-old developer, I am constantly learning, so I welcome your suggestions on how to improve this app - you can contact me from the About screen. In this version, you'll also have the option to take a short survey (3 questions!) and suggest new features.
Be sure and tell your friends and other teachers about The Rock Cycle!
Thanks!

-Base 12 Innovations

1.1

Nov 20, 2011

The Rock Cycle 1.1 will only run on iOS 5 or higher. The app will crash if your device is not compatible.

What's new:
-The Rock Cycle is now available as a universal app! Download this app on your iPhone or iPod touch at no additional charge.
-Metamorphic Matching is now randomized.
-In addition to shaking, you can reveal the extra content by tapping the vibrating text ("shake to learn more about...").
-Other minor fixes and improvements.

1.0.1

Oct 13, 2011

Bug fixes

1.0

Oct 11, 2011

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