Transcript The 5 E’s Science Lesson

The 5 E Instructional
Model
A Framework for
Inquiry-Based Instruction
Science Content
Concepts
of Science
Process Skills
of Science
Observing
Communicating
Classifying
Measuring
Relating objects in
space & time
Predicting
Inferring
Controlling variables
Defining operationally
Experimenting
Science Process Skills
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Observing
Communicating
Classifying
Measuring
Relating objects in space & time
Predicting
Inferring
Controlling variables
Defining operationally
Experimenting
Engage
Evaluate
Explore
5 E’s
Science Lesson
Elaborate
Explain
Engage
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Activity which will
focus student’s
attention, stimulate
their thinking, and
access prior
knowledge.
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Student asks questions such as,
Why did this happen?
What do I already know about this?
What have I found out about this?
Shows interest in the topic.
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Demonstration
Reading
Free Write
Analyze a Graphic
Organizer
KWL
Brainstorming
Explore
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Activity which gives
students time to think
and
investigate/test/make
decisions/problem
solve, and collect
information.
Perform an
Investigation
 Read Authentic
Resources to Collect
Information
 Solve a Problem
 Construct a Model
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Explain
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Activity which allows
students to analyze
their exploration.
Student’s
understanding is
clarified and modified
through a reflective
activity.
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Student Analysis &
Explanation
Supporting Ideas with
Evidence
Structured Questioning
Reading and Discussion
Teacher Explanation
Thinking Skill Activities:
compare, classify, error
analysis
Elaborate
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Activity which
expands and solidifies
student thinking
and/or applies it to a
real-world situation.
Problem Solving
 Decision Making
 Experimental Inquiry
 Thinking Skill
Activities: compare,
classify, apply
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Evaluate
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Activity which allows
the teacher to assess
student performance
and/or
understandings of
concepts, skills,
processes, and
applications.
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Any of the Previous
Activities
Develop a Scoring
Tool or Rubric
Performance
Assessment
Produce a Product
Journal Entry
Portfolio
Types of Questions
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Attention Focusing: Have you seen? Do you notice?
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Measuring & Counting: How many? How long?
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Comparison (for sharper observation): In how many
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Action: What happens if… you place your pill bug in
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Problem-posing (more sophisticated, follows exploration
& understanding, not a good first question): Can you
ways are your seeds alike and how do they differ?
damp sand? …you pinch the seedleaves off a young
plant?
find a way to… make your plant grow sideways? Can you
separate salt from water? Can you make a sinking object
float?
Attention-focusing questions
Have you seen?
Do you notice?
Engage
Measuring & Counting and
Comparison Questions
How many?
How long?
Evaluate
5 E’s
Science Lesson
Action &
ProblemSolving
Questions
What happens if…
Explore
Elaborate
Can you find a way to…
Explain
In how
many ways?
Earth Central Activities & 5Es
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Introductory PowerPoint about
Earth Systems (Richard)
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Data Collection across Campus
(GPS)
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Plotting DATA from GPS to make
maps
Introductory PowerPoint on
Environmental Factors (Steve)
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Designing/Carrying Out (& soon
to be reporting on) Radish Inv.
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Introductory GIS PowerPoint &
Tutorial
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Making lat./long. Rulers
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Forum Interactions (online)
 Engage
 Explore
 Explain
 Elaborate
 Evaluate
References
Montgomery Public Schools
 Harlen, W. (1985) Primary Science: Taking
the Plunge
 Trowbridge, L. W., Bybee, R. W., & Powell,
J. C. (2000). Teaching secondary school
science: Strategies for developing
scientific literacy
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