Author: Jessica Boschen

The Engage phase of the 5E instructional model is where students become curious about a new science concept. Instead of starting with direct instruction, teachers introduce an interesting question, demonstration,…

Many science lessons follow a familiar pattern: read the textbook, complete a worksheet, and take a quiz. While this approach can introduce information, it doesn’t always help students develop a…

During the Extension phase of the 5E instructional model, students apply what they learned in earlier phases to new situations. After developing an understanding of the scientific concept during the…

The 5E Model of Science Instruction is an inquiry-based teaching framework that guides students through five phases of learning: Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate. Instead of beginning with a…

Teachers using the 5E instructional model know that the Explore phase is where students begin investigating a new science concept. Instead of listening to explanations, students work with materials, ask…

After many years of teaching science, I’ve tried many different approaches to lesson planning. Some worked well, while others left students disengaged or struggling to understand the concepts. The approach…