5E Lesson Plan Template: Teacher
5E Lesson Plan Template: Teacher
5E Lesson Plan Template: Teacher
Teacher
Differentiation Students may use a visual display such as a scientific poster to display their
Strategies (How findings if necessary.
will the lesson Students will be assigned “Read to Me” books on GetEpic about sharks to
address the gather their research data.
various learning
styles of the
students and the
needs of those
with special
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The 5 Es
E Description
Exploration Shark sign-up sheet for their blog, students will list their choice of shark and why they chose
Assessment this species.
Explain to students that the ocean has a large amount of diversity, including sharks. There are
many different species of sharks and they are very important to the ecosystem. It is important to
research sharks and learn about their migratory habits, diet, and other unknowns about sharks in
order to study and protect them. The ocean is largely unexplored, with only around 5% of it
being explored by humans. This gives researchers great chances for inquiry and investigation.
New technologies, sensors and tools are expanding our ability to explore the ocean. Ocean
scientists are relying more and more on satellites, drifters, buoys, subsea observatories and
unmanned submersibles to study sharks and their habits.
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E Description
Explanatio
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Assessment
Elaboration Students will create a website and blog their sharks’ travels for the week. Each day a group of
students will get to share their blog with the class, updating us on the shark tracking, species
information based on their specific shark, and any other relevant data they have found. "Pings"
or movements will be recorded throughout the week. Students will access their blog weekly
throughout the project and add comments, questions, ideas, photos, and anything that will add
value to the research.
Evaluation
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References
Bybee, R.W. et al. (1989). Science and technology education for the elementary years:
Frameworks for curriculum and instruction. Washington, D.C.: The National Center for
Improving Instruction.
Bybee, R. W. (1997). Achieving Scientific Literacy: From Purposes to Practices. Oxford:
Heinemann.
National Research Council. (1999). Inquiry and the national science education standards: A
guide for teaching and learning. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press.
Polman, J.L. (2000). Designing project-based silence: Connecting learners through guided
inquiry. New York: Teachers College Press.
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