Implementation of the 5E Instructional Model for Teaching Solar Patterns and Seasonal Relationships in First Grade
Overview
This instructional design document applies the 5E learning model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) to teach first-grade students about predictable patterns of the sun and their relationship to seasonal changes aligned with Next Generation Science Standard 1-ESS1-1. The paper details specific instructional activities, rationales, and assessment strategies for each phase of the model.
What this coursework covers
- Grade level and standard selection with learning objectives focused on solar patterns and seasons
- Engage phase using prior knowledge questioning to assess student understanding
- Explore phase employing video instruction and probing questions for hands-on concept investigation
- Explain phase allowing student expression and teacher-led direct instruction of technical concepts
Preview
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: | 1-ESS1-1 |
Specific Learning Targets/ Objectives: | 1. Describe the predictable patterns of the sun 2. Describe how these patterns relate to the various seasons |
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 pique the interest of the student and assess prior understanding. The teacher tries to help students make associations between what they know and the lesson content. | Activity: The teacher begins by asking questions that expose prior knowledge and helps them make connections between past and present learning experiences. More Education samples |