The document outlines the 5 E instructional model, which serves as a framework for inquiry-based science instruction, encompassing phases of Elicit, Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate. Each phase includes specific activities designed to enhance students' understanding and application of scientific concepts and process skills. The document also references resources and activities related to Earth science and teacher assessments.

1. The 5 E Instructional Model
A Framework for
Inquiry-Based Instruction

2. Science
Content
Concepts Process
of Skills of
Science Science

3. Science Process Skills
 Observing
 Communicating – writing objectively
 Classifying
 Measuring
 Relating objects in space & time
 Predicting
 Inferring
 Controlling variables
 Defining operationally
 Experimenting

5. Elicit
Engage
Evaluate Explore
5 E’s
Science Lesson
Extend Elaborate Explain

6. Engage
 Activity which will focus student’s attention,
stimulate their thinking, and access prior
knowledge.
 Demonstration
 Reading
 Free Write
 Analyze a Graphic Organizer
 KWL (Know already ~ Want to know ~ Learn) This is the “elicit” part
 Brainstorming
Student asks questions such as:
Why did this happen?
What do I already know about this?
What have I found out about this?
Shows interest in the topic.

7. Explore
 Activity which gives students time to think and
investigate/test/make decisions/problem solve,
and collect information.
 Perform an Investigation
 Read Authentic Resources to Collect
Information
 Solve a Problem
 Construct a Model

8. Explain
 Activity which allows students to analyze their
exploration. Student’s understanding is clarified
and modified through a reflective activity.
 Student Analysis & Explanation
 Supporting Ideas with Evidence
 Structured Questioning
 Reading and Discussion
 Teacher Explanation
 Thinking Skill Activities: compare, classify,
error analysis

9. Elaborate
 Activity which expands and solidifies
student thinking and/or applies it to a
real-world situation.
 Problem Solving
 Decision Making
 Experimental Inquiry
 Thinking Skill Activities: compare, classify, apply

10. Evaluate
 Activity which allows the teacher to assess
student performance and/or understandings
of concepts, skills, processes, and
applications.
 Any of the Previous Activities
 Develop a Scoring Tool or Rubric
 Performance Assessment
 Produce a Product
 Journal Entry
 Portfolio Extend

11. Earth Central Activities & 5Es
 Introductory PowerPoint about
 Engage/Elicit
our institute by Richard.  Explore
 GPS Practice
 Solar Challenge  Explain
 Elaborate
 Making geological maps
 Curriculum Work
 Forum Interactions (online)  Evaluate/Expand

12. References
 Montgomery Public Schools
 Eisencraft, Arther, “Expanding the 5-C Model,”
“The Science Teacher”, Vol.70, 2003, National
Science Teacher Association
 Harlen, W. (1985) Primary Science: Taking the
Plunge
 Trowbridge, L. W., Bybee, R. W., & Powell, J. C.
(2000). Teaching secondary school science:
Strategies for developing scientific literacy
 Weiss, Tarin, Former STEM Staff Member