The 5 E Instructional Model A Framework for

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 n n n n n 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 Activity which will focus student’s attention, stimulate their thinking, and access prior knowledge. n 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. n n n Demonstration Reading Free Write Analyze a Graphic Organizer KWL Brainstorming

Explore n Activity which gives students time to think and investigate/test/make decisions/problem solve, and collect information. n n Perform an Investigation Read Authentic Resources to Collect Information Solve a Problem Construct a Model

Explain n Activity which allows students to analyze their exploration. Student’s understanding is clarified and modified through a reflective activity. n n n Student Analysis & Explanation Supporting Ideas with Evidence Structured Questioning Reading and Discussion Teacher Explanation Thinking Skill Activities: compare, classify, error analysis

Elaborate n Activity which expands and solidifies student thinking and/or applies it to a real-world situation. Problem Solving n Decision Making n Experimental Inquiry n Thinking Skill Activities: compare, classify, apply n

Evaluate n Activity which allows the teacher to assess student performance and/or understandings of concepts, skills, processes, and applications. n n n Any of the Previous Activities Develop a Scoring Tool or Rubric Performance Assessment Produce a Product Journal Entry Portfolio

Types of Questions n Attention Focusing: Have you seen? Do you notice? n Measuring & Counting: How many? How long? n Comparison (for sharper observation): In how many n Action: What happens if… you place your pill bug in n 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 & Problem. Solving Questions What happens if… Explore Elaborate Can you find a way to… Explain In how many ways?

Earth Central Activities & 5 Es n Introductory Power. Point about Earth Systems (Richard) n Data Collection across Campus (GPS) n Plotting DATA from GPS to make maps Introductory Power. Point on Environmental Factors (Steve) n n Designing/Carrying Out (& soon to be reporting on) Radish Inv. n Introductory GIS Power. Point & Tutorial n Making lat. /long. Rulers n Forum Interactions (online) n Engage n Explore n Explain n Elaborate n Evaluate

References n Montgomery Public Schools n Harlen, W. (1985) Primary Science: Taking the Plunge n Trowbridge, L. W. , Bybee, R. W. , & Powell, J. C. (2000). Teaching secondary school science: Strategies for developing scientific literacy