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The 5 E Instructional Model. A Framework for Inquiry-Based Instruction. Process Skills of Science. Concepts of Science. Science Content. Science Process Skills. Observing Communicating – writing objectively Classifying Measuring Relating objects in space & time Predicting
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The 5 E Instructional Model A Framework for Inquiry-Based Instruction
Process Skills of Science Concepts of Science ScienceContent
Science Process Skills • Observing • Communicating – writing objectively • Classifying • Measuring • Relating objects in space & time • Predicting • Inferring • Controlling variables • Defining operationally • Experimenting
Elicit Engage Evaluate Explore 5 E’s Science Lesson Extend Elaborate Explain
Activity which will focus student’s 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 Engage • 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.
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 Explore
Activity which allows students to analyze their exploration. Student’s 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 Explain
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 Elaborate
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 Evaluate Extend
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 Earth Central Activities & 5Es
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