Science Shorts "Sounds" Like Science Review

This article describes in detail the important aspects of the 5 E's and how to implement them for a specific standard. I enjoyed reading about their approach in teaching about sound waves. A... See More

This article describes in detail the important aspects of the 5 E's and how to implement them for a specific standard. I enjoyed reading about their approach in teaching about sound waves. A point the authors made that I found extremely interesting as an educator, is the fact that with the STEM approach, we must teach the students the vocabulary; even if it may seem too difficult. The vocabulary may be challenging, but it gives students the opportunity to use what they know to further their learning over time. The article is clear and gives multiple examples of how to address the 5 E's in a K-2 classroom. I enjoyed reading this article and learning about the author's approach to implementing the 5 E's on the specific standard. The article has allowed me to use this information for my benefit in planning my own lessons.

"Sounds" Like Science Review

This article was extremely helpful in describing a lesson that can be used to fit the standard that was given. I enjoy how the authors included their actual lesson plan in the form of the 5E... See More

This article was extremely helpful in describing a lesson that can be used to fit the standard that was given. I enjoy how the authors included their actual lesson plan in the form of the 5E's. The explanation of each "E" made the lesson very clear and understandable. I enjoy how these teachers used their "Engage" step to get an idea of what they students are already comfortable with and what they have misconceptions about. This was a great way to get an idea on what needs more of a focus during their lesson. I also enjoy what they discussed in the "Explore" portion of the lesson. The activity with the chart and the sticky notes was interactive for the students and helpful for the teachers to assess student learning. Overall, this article was extremely helpful in planning a lesson on this topic for the K-2 grade level.