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Innovations and Opportunities for STEM Education
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STEM represents an innovative approach to school programs. Although there is a history of innovation in American education, STEM is unique in that it incorporates concepts, practices, contexts, and competencies for the…
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What Are Teachable Moments, and How Are They Created?
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This chapter serves as an introduction to the primary themes of teachable moments and the BSCS 5E Instructional Model. First, there’s a discussion of teachable moments and then a summary of the instructional model. The…
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Reviewing Education Research Supporting Instructional Models
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This chapter reviews education research supporting instructional models, including the 5Es. The BSCS 5E Instructional Model is grounded in sound education theory, has a growing base of research to support its…
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Exploring Historical Examples of Instructional Models
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This chapter discusses several historical predecessors to the contemporary 5E Model and explores the historical idea of what can be considered an instructional model. Chapter 10 is included in this book selection and…
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The BSCS 5E Instructional Model
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This chapter presents a detailed in-depth explanation of the BSCS 5E Instructional Model. The model is commonly referred to as the 5Es—engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate. It can be used to help frame an…
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Modern Sequences of Instruction
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This chapter discusses the key components of two contemporary sequences of science instruction. It presents the phases of the POE (Predict, Observe, and Explain) and 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate…
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Content and Process Working Together
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This chapter describes the construction of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The author shares some activities for you to reflect on lessons you currently use and the connection to components of the NGSS.…
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Investigating Change Using the Invisible Test Tube Demonstration
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Chapters 6–9 share model lessons for putting the explore-before-explain mindset into practice using either a POE (Predict, Observe, and Explain) or 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) instructional…
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There’s More to Magnetism Than Certain Objects Being Attracted to Refrigerators
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Chapters 6–9, share model lessons for putting the explore-before-explain mindset into practice using either a POE (Predict, Observe, and Explain) or 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) instructional…
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Making the Connection: Addressing Students’ Misconceptions of Circuits
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Chapters 6–9 share model lessons for putting the explore-before-explain mindset into practice using either a POE (Predict, Observe, and Explain) or 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) instructional…
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Chapters 6–9 share model lessons for putting the explore-before-explain mindset into practice using either a POE (Predict, Observe, and Explain) or 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) instructional…
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Leadership Can Make the Difference
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This chapter takes you through five key lessons to putting an explore-before-explain mindset into practice using POE (Predict, Observe, and Explain) and 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate)…
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What Can We Learn About Conceptual Understanding by Examining the History of Science?
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This chapter focuses on the history of science and its importance to anyone teaching for conceptual understanding. Even though the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) do not include the history, this does not…
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What Is the Nature of Science, and What Does It Mean for Conceptual Understanding?
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This chapter examines the nature of science and the connection to conceptually understanding science, as well as its importance to anyone teaching for conceptual understanding. The recognition of the importance of…
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How Does the Nature of Children’s Thinking Relate to Teaching for Conceptual Understanding?
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This chapter presents the current view of the nature of children’s thinking. During the last few decades, research on learning combined with the wisdom of practitioners have given us important new ideas to consider…
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