5e Lesson Plan Template

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The document outlines a science lesson planning template that uses the 5E learning cycle model and incorporates components from the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

The 5 stages are Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate.

The NGSS components that can be included are Dimension 1 (scientific practices), Dimension 2 (crosscutting concepts), and Dimension 3 (disciplinary core ideas).

Science Lesson Planning Template

5 E Learning Cycle Model

Context Issues of the Lesson


Unit or Lesson Title:

Grade Level

Topic/Theme/Nature
of the Investigation:
NGSS Performance
Expectation(s)
Next Generation
Science Standards

NGSS Dimension 1 Here you can choose a 1 or 2 of the 8 Scientific &


component Engineering Practices to focus on.
(Scientific and Engineering
Practices)
Dimension 1

NGSS Dimension 2 It is not necessary to include a Crosscutting


component Concept, however here is a Dimension 2 link if
(Crosscutting Concepts) you want to look at it.
Dimension 2

NGSS Dimension 3 Your lesson will fall into one of the 4 Disciplinary
component Areas.
(Disciplinary Core Ideas)
Dimension 3
Duration:

Lesson Planning Template - - The 5 E’s


Planning Stages Within the 5-E Inquiry Model
Engage
PURPOSE:
 to convey the context of the lesson(s)/unit by conveying an important Key Question
 to engage students in investigations that reveal their thinking to themselves and the teacher
 to record the initial ideas of students
 to engage their interest

What is the teacher doing? What are the students doing?


1.
Explore
PURPOSE:
 to test ideas and develop knowledge using explorations, investigations, experiments
 to modify and record ideas as they change due to activities
 to develop new questions and testable hypotheses

Activities (list) Driving Question

Student Communication Product: (written report, oral presentation, poster, etc.)


(consider showing “Models” of student products to help student identify characteristics of quality)

Explain
PURPOSE:
 to answer the Key Question through student explanations
 to provide students with relevant vocabulary, formal definitions and explanations of concepts

Content Media: (written material, video, teacher lecture, technology)

Student Communication Product: (assessment, unit test, written report, oral presentation,
poster, etc.)

Lesson Planning Template - - The 5 E’s


Elaborate
PURPOSE:
 to extend students' conceptual understanding through application or practice in new settings

Activities:

Content Media: (written material, video, teacher lecture, technology)

Extending/Application Questions for Whole/Small Group Discourse:

Student Communication Product (assessment): (unit test, written report, oral


presentation, poster, etc.)

Evaluate

Lesson Planning Template - - The 5 E’s


PURPOSE:

Skill/Reasoning Learning Objectives Assessment Instrument

Knowledge Learning Objectives Assessment Instrument

Lesson Planning Template - - The 5 E’s

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