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The 5 E Instructional Model
A Framework for
Inquiry-Based Instruction
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Concepts
ofScience
Science
Content
Process
Skills of
Science
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Science Process Skills
Observing Communicating writing objectively Classifying
Measuring Relating objects in space & time Predicting
Inferring
Controlling variables Defining operationally Experimenting
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Engage
Explore
ExplainElaborate
Evaluate
5 Es
Science Lesson
Elicit
Extend
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Engage
Activity which will focus students attention,stimulate their
thinking, and access priorknowledge.
Demonstration Reading Free Write Analyze a Graphic Organizer
KWL (Know already ~ Want to know ~ Learn) This is the elicitpart
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.
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Explore
Activity which gives students time to think
andinvestigate/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
Activity which allows students to analyze theirexploration.
Students understanding is clarifiedand 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
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Elaborate
Activity which expands and solidifiesstudent thinking and/or
applies it to areal-world situation.
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Experimental Inquiry
Thinking Skill Activities: compare, classify, apply
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Evaluate
Activity which allows the teacher to assessstudent performance
and/or understandingsof concepts, skills, processes,
andapplications.
Any of the Previous Activities
Develop a Scoring Tool or Rubric
Performance Assessment
Produce a Product
Journal Entry
PortfolioExtend
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Earth Central Activities & 5Es
Introductory PowerPoint about
our institute by Richard.
GPS Practice
Solar Challenge Making geological maps
Curriculum Work
Forum Interactions (online)
Engage/ElicitExplore
ExplainElaborateEvaluate/Expand
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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
