Why 5E works

It is interesting to see how kids can grow and approach different kinds of challenges. The 5E model that takes them through an entire process of research, design, experimentation, redesign ... See More

It is interesting to see how kids can grow and approach different kinds of challenges. The 5E model that takes them through an entire process of research, design, experimentation, redesign and final conclusion. It is a holistic way of learning and directed toward working around your understanding and how you grow and change your point of view. I would love to do this as much as possible with my own students. Thos might be a lesson plan I might need to incorporate as a review later on.

Learning Through Design and Re-Design

This article provides a complete 5E Learning Lesson for elementary students about the properties of matter and more specifically about thermal insulation. Instead of being the standard 5E m... See More

This article provides a complete 5E Learning Lesson for elementary students about the properties of matter and more specifically about thermal insulation. Instead of being the standard 5E model this one is more like an engineering design approach where student design, test and revise what they do based on what they learned through experimentation. The author also addresses aspects of student diversity in terms of abilities. This is a great activity and great model for good science.

Great Experimental Process lesson

In this article, the author introduces an outstanding lesson that enables students to learn through experiencing science. In this lesson, students develop a box to protect potatoes from fre... See More

In this article, the author introduces an outstanding lesson that enables students to learn through experiencing science. In this lesson, students develop a box to protect potatoes from freezing. I really like how this lesson incorporates science, math, and experimental design. I look forward to trying a lesson similar to this with my students soon!