Implementing the 5E Instructional Model Template

5E Instructional Model Template
Part 1: Matrix
Select a grade level, Next Generation Science Standard, and develop two learning objectives related to the selected standard. Detail each component of the 5E Lesson (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) and how it could be applied to the selected grade level standard by selecting one appropriate instructional activity for each and providing a rationale why the activity would be effective for implementing the 5E instructional model components with all students. You will also describe assessment ideas that could be used to support the instructional strategies. Note that you will adapt the information from this template to complete the Topic 6 “Science Lesson Plan” assignment.
Grade Level:

First Grade

Next Generation Science Standard:

MS-ESS1-1: Earth’s Place in the Universe

Specific Learning Targets/ Objectives:

1. Describe the four phases of the moon
2. Describe patterns of the moon

5E Lesson Component Description
(In your own words, describe the component as it relates to science processes and practices in 1-2 sentences.)

Instructional Activity and Rationale
(In 2-3 sentences describe an instructional activity that would be appropriate for the standard and provide a rationale for why it would be effective in helping to implement the 5E instructional model with all students.)

Engage: This phase of the 5E model aims to capture the interest of the students by having them focus on a phenomenon. The teacher directs initial discussions towards connecting previous concepts with lesson content.

Activity: The teacher begins by reviewing previously established facts such as the knowledge that the moon changes shapes and that it appears to rise and move across the sky before setting. Then, the teacher informs the class that they will be learning about the specific shapes of the moon.
Rationale: Reviewing previous facts elicits useful students’ responses about their current knowledge. It also allows them to ask questions such as, “Why does the moon change shape?” or “What shapes does the moon take?”

Explore: This phase of the 5E model aims to help students explore their ideas and organize collected information. The teacher guides students as they investigate their ideas and experiences either singly or in groups.

Activity: The teacher shows the students a National Geographic text with great photographs of the moon phases and identifies them. Then, the teacher asks the class such questions as, “Does the moon actually change, or does it appear to change?” or “Does the crescent come before gibbous or is it the quarter?”
Rationale: The questions help learners practice with their new knowledge and explore ideas to arrive at possible answers. This process is crucial to students learning in a hands-on way.

Explain: This phase of the 5E model aims to help students synthesize new concepts and ask questions. The teacher asks students to share their understanding from the previous phase before introducing new content directly (Elliott, 2017).

Activity: The teacher asks students to share their answers to...