5E Model Sequence of Lessons Science
5E Model Sequence of Lessons Science
ENGAGE
To capture students interest and find out what they think they know about the key concepts.
To elicit students questions about the key concepts.
Assessment Diagnostic
Selected
Learning
Outcomes
(AC)
Learning Experiences
Resources
Students will:
Science
ACSSU049
ACSIS053
ACSHE050
English
ACELY1676
ACELY1792
2.
Learn
new
heat-related
vocabulary to add to a vocabulary
wall
ACELA1476
Post it notes
Different coloured notes to assess
different groups' prior knowledge and
ideas
Class Know/Want to know chart
Use as diagnostic assessment to assess
any prior knowledge, misconceptions and
to inform future teaching points (appendix
1.5)
Assessment Formative
Selected
Learning
Outcomes
(AC)
Learning Experiences
Students will:
Resources
ACSSU049
English
ACELY1676
ACELA1476
Maths
ACMSP069
1. Explore heat in familiar contexts What's Hot worksheet for each student
with
hands-on
experiences
of (appendix 2.1) (Australian Academy of
identifying heat sources in the Science, 2014)
classroom and classify them
Collection of objects or pictures of them
2. Record observations in a table -Computer
and
start
keeping -Mobile phone
records/worksheets
in
science -Warm cup of water
journal
-Heater
-Hot water bottle
3. Identify how heat can be -Computer
produced in many ways and the -Hairdryer
temperature scale that different -Glass on window
objects can have e.g. warm, hot, -Light bulb
very hot
-Person
-Sunlight
4. Use oral and written language to -Fridge
record
and
discuss
their
observations of heat sources
Class T-chart with column headings 'heat
producers' and 'heated by something else'
5. Discussion to compare and
contrast ideas about heat sources
Coloured Post-it notes
iPad or cameras to take pictures of objects if
available
EXPLORE
Post it notes
Using different coloured notes for
different groups to assess different
students' understanding.
Differentiation
For selected students, compose a worksheet that
already has the object column filled out.
Explicit demonstration for students with some
objects, guiding them to touch objects and ask
them to describe what it looks like/feels like.
Science
ACSHE050
Class T-chart
Assess students' understanding of heat
concepts and ability to classify objects
into heat producers or otherwise
Assessment Formative
Selected
Learning
Outcomes
(AC)
Learning Experiences
Resources
Reading/Brainstorming/questioning (whole
class)
Children to do think-pair-share on temperature give definitions and examples, distinguishing the
difference between heat and temperature.
Highlighting different heat sources in our
environment, distinguishing between heat
producers and objects that receive heat from
another source
Focus example: A blanket is not hot so how does
it keep you warm?
Students will:
Science
ACSSU049
ACSIS215
ACSIS057
English
ACELY1676
ACELA1476
Maths
ACMMG061
Science journals
To assess student knowledge and
understanding
in
their
predictions,
methods, reflection
Observation and anecdotal notes
Record observations and notes on
student thinking and explanations as
teacher goes around to assist different
student groups
EXPLORE
Assessment Formative
Selected
Learning
Outcomes
(AC)
Learning Experiences
Resources
Students will:
Science
ACSHE050
ACSSU049
ACSIS215
ACSIS058
English
ACELY1676
ACELA1476
Students set up trays with materials. They
record initial observations and check
temperature of each material at regular intervals
(every 5 minutes) and record observations on
any changes to the material on the 'What Can
You See?' worksheet.
Maths
ACMSP069
Student
responses
to
class
discussions
To assess student understanding of
requirements needed for a 'fair test' in
science
investigations
to
achieve
accuracy in data
Completed tables in worksheets
Whether students are able to correctly
record information and present it in
tabular form, and how they use
observation and experiment results to
inform their understanding.
Observation of students
Ability to accurately read temperatures
from thermometers and use correct units
of measurement to record results
ACMMG061
Completion of table after investigation
(individual work)
Students use their Heat observation table
worksheet, students complete the last 2 columns
on their 'Prediction and Results Table' worksheet
on what happened to each material and why
they think this happened.
ACMSP068
To support students to develop explanations for experiences and make representations of developing conceptual understanding.
Assessment Formative
Selected
Learning
Outcomes
(AC)
Learning Experiences
Students will:
Resources
Science
ACSHE050
ACSSU049
ACSIS215
English
ACELY1676
1. Explore the relationship between 'Hot and Cold: My World of Science' book
different colours and whether they (Royston, 2004)
enhance or reduce the transfer of
heat
Coloured paper or paint for each group
-Black, white
2. Conduct an investigation to
identify the different effects that Heat
Colour
Investigation
worksheet
different colours have on the (appendix 3.1)
heating of a substance
Same number of cans for each different colour
3. Discuss results and provide
explanations for observed results
Thermometer for each group
ACELA1476
Maths
ACMSP069
ACMMG061
To support students to develop explanations for experiences and make representations of developing conceptual understanding.
To introduce current scientific views.
Assessment Formative
Selected
Learning
Outcomes
(AC)
Learning Experiences
Students will:
Resources
Science
ACSSU049
ACSIS215
1. Represent and explain how heat The Learning Chef's Letter (appendix 3.2)
can move from one object to
another in everyday situations, in Cups for each group
response to Chef Pierre's letter
addressed to the class
Hot water
ACSIS058
ACSHE050
2. Conduct an experiment to
explore heat transfer and identify
relationships
within
their
observations
English
ACELY1676
ACELA1478
ACELA1476
Maths
ACMSP068
3.3)
To challenge and extend students understanding in a new context or make connections to additional concepts through a student-planned investigation.
To support students to plan and conduct an investigation.
Assessment Summative
Selected
Learning
Outcomes
(AC)
Learning Experiences
Resources
Students will:
Science
ACSHE050
ACSSU049
ACSIS215
ACSIS058
English
ACELY1676
ACELY1677
ACELA1476
Maths
ACMSP069
ACMSP068
ACMMG063
Science journals
Correct identification and explanations of
heat conductors and insulators
sun'
3. Using their knowledge from prior Class camera to take photos of each group's
lessons, students design, plan and solar cooker
create a solar oven to cook dough
Dough mixture that rises (self raising flour)
4.
Conduct
the
investigation
through the stages of predicting, Assorted containers that food to be cooked
planning,
conducting,
recording can be placed in (cups, pizza boxes, etc)
data through using an Investigation
planner
Assorted materials of different colours (e.g.
black paper, aluminum foil, white paper,
coloured
paper,
plastic
cling
wrap,
newspaper etc) or different coloured paints
Elastic bands/sticky tape
To provide opportunities for students to review and reflect on their learning and represent what they know.
Assessment Summative
Selected
Learning
Outcomes
(AC)
Learning Experiences
Resources
Students will:
Science
ACSSU049
ACSIS215
ACSIS060
2. Describe, illustrate and label Post it notes for every group of students
diagram
to
represent
their
construction of the solar oven
Topic board (appendix 1.4)
English
ACELY1676
ACELY1683
3.
Evaluate
results
and
communicate with other students
to share experiences and findings
to improve and reflect upon the
investigation
ACELY1679
ACELA1479
ACELA1476
5. Present their solar oven to the
class, explaining their design and
materials used
for
each
student
Explanation write-up
Students are assessed on their ability to
present
their
knowledge
and
understanding behind the workings of
their solar cooker in the correct structure
of an explanation text.
Includes title, introductory paragraph,
body, conclusion and visual images, as
well as appropriate language features
See appendix
(appendix 5.2)
for
explanation
rubric
Science Journals
Assessed on how well information has
been gathered, presented and reflected
upon by students over the unit of work
Science journal rubric (appendix 5.3)
Science integrated program summary - Learning about heat through The Chef
Phase
Engage
Lesson
Lesson 1:
What about
heat?
Overview
To capture students' interests and to elicit prior knowledge about heat, its sources, uses and effects of it. Relating it to familiar experiences such as cooking, keeping
warm and a letter from The Chef.
Lesson 2: Where A hands-on experiences of identifying sources of heat in the classroom and at home. Introduction of heat-related vocabulary.
does heat come
from?
Explore
Lesson 3:
Race to
disappear
Lesson 4:
Investigating how heat affects different materials in different ways and collecting evidence through observation and recording information
Power of the sun
Lesson 5:
How hot is your
colour?
Explore the relationship between heat and different colours through identification of the variables needed for a fair test
Explain
Lesson 6:
The speed that
heat travels at
Elaborate
Lesson 7:
There's a huge
oven in the sky
Evaluate
Lesson 8:
Time to sun it
all up
Extend understanding in a new context from the introduction of conduction and insulation through helping to solve The Chef's dilemma
Support students to plan, conduct, represent and discuss their investigations on solar cooking in order to help The Chef. They also develop scientific explanations for
their experiences as they develop conceptual understanding.
Develop students' understanding through the opportunity to represent their knowledge in a meaningful context and reflect on learning.