The 5 E Instructional Model

A Framework for Inquiry-Based Instruction

Science
Content
Concepts of

Process Skills of

Science

Science

Science Process Skills

Observing Communicating writing objectively Classifying Measuring Relating objects in space & time Predicting Inferring Controlling variables Defining operationally Experimenting

Engage

Elicit

Evaluate 5 Es Science Lesson Extend Elaborate

Explore

Explain

Engage

Activity which will focus students attention, stimulate their thinking, and access prior knowledge.

Demonstration Reading Free Write Analyze a Graphic Organizer

KWL (Know already ~ Want to know ~ Learn) This is the elicit part Brainstorming 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.

Explore

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

Explain

Activity which allows students to analyze their exploration. Students understanding is clarified and modified through a reflective activity.

Student Analysis & Explanation Supporting Ideas with Evidence Structured Questioning Reading and Discussion Teacher Explanation Thinking Skill Activities: compare, classify, error analysis

Elaborate

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

Evaluate

Activity which allows the teacher to assess student performance and/or understandings of concepts, skills, processes, and applications.

Any of the Previous Activities Develop a Scoring Tool or Rubric Performance Assessment Produce a Product Journal Entry Portfolio

Extend

Earth Central Activities & 5Es

Introductory PowerPoint about our institute by Richard. GPS Practice Solar Challenge Making geological maps Curriculum Work Forum Interactions (online)

Engage/Elicit Explore Explain

Elaborate Evaluate/Expand

References

Montgomery Public Schools Eisencraft, Arther, Expanding the 5-C Model, The Science Teacher, Vol.70, 2003, National Science Teacher Association 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 Weiss, Tarin, Former STEM Staff Member