The document provides information about the 5E instructional model and includes an example lesson plan on kinetic and potential energy using the 5E framework. The 5E model includes five stages: Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation. It is designed to engage students and help them make connections between prior knowledge and new concepts. The example lesson plan engages students with a pendulum demonstration, has them read about and identify kinetic and potential energy, create a foldable to compare the two energy types, and complete an exit ticket assessment.

1. Richard Fox
Bachelor of Science in Education
Middle School Teacher – The Baltimore County Public Schools
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* A Rationale
* For Your Information
* Writing Objectives
* 5E Explanation
* 5E Example
* Questions

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- engages students and keeps them busy
- helps students make connections
between prior knowledge and new ideas
- real-world application
- works well in conjunction with Inquiry
Based Learning

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* The 5E Lesson Plan Format can be
implemented in other curriculum
* 5E Lesson Plans can take one class
period or several class periods
* 5E Lesson Plans need to have clearly
identified objectives

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Objective – a statement that describes what students will
be expected to learn by the end of a class period.
SWBAT…IOT…
Students will be able to… in order to…
Example: SWBAT compare selective breeding and natural
selection IOT explain how both processes lead to variations
within organisms.

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Engagement
Exploration
Explanation
Extension (Elaboration)
Evaluation

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* Creates interest in topic
* Connects prior knowledge with what students can
do
* Students ask questions after this step
Examples:
- video clip
- photo
- teacher demonstration

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* Hands-on/minds-on activities (with guidance)
* Teacher lists “big idea” questions to encourage
student focus
Examples:
- lab
- brainstorming & designing
- interpreting a text, diagrams, or data charts

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* Combination of Engagement and Exploration
* Students explain their understanding
* Teacher poses higher-order thinking questions
Examples:
- answering higher-order thinking questions
- completing/creating a graphic organizer
- provide examples of what they have learned

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* Application of what the students have learned
* Builds on or extends their understanding
* Teacher challenges students to apply what they
have learned
Examples:
- make predictions about how this relates to unit
- write a conclusion paragraph (Sci. Method)
- homework 

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* Assessment (objective)
* Provides an opportunity to see if the students “get it”
* Provides an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness
of the lesson
Examples:
- informal assessments
- Exit Ticket/Slip
- students evaluate “sample work”

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Unit: Energy, Electricity, & Magnetism
Topic: Kinetic and Potential Energy
Objective: Students will be able to identify examples
of kinetic and potential energy in order to
differentiate between kinetic and potential energy.
Level: 6th Grade (Ages 11 – 12)
Duration: 45 minutes (1 class period)

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* Ask: Does anyone know what a pendulum is?
* Select a “brave” student to stand in front of the
pendulum. Have class observe the pendulum
demonstration.
* Ask: Why did the pendulum did not hit the student
in the face?

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Before Reading: Preview the reading for any new
vocabulary.
During Reading: As we read highlight any important
information.
After Reading: Review what the class thought was
important information from the reading.

15. There are two basic types of energy, kinetic and potential. The
word kinetic comes from the Greek word kinetos which means
"moving.” Therefore, kinetic energy (K.E.) is simply described as
energy of motion. If an object is moving, it has kinetic energy. Two
factors that affect the amount of kinetic energy an object has are mass
and velocity (speed). The other basic type of energy is potential energy
(P.E.). Potential energy is the opposite of kinetic energy. If kinetic
energy is energy of motion, potential energy is energy that exists even
when an object is at rest. It can be simply described as stored energy
or energy that has the potential to do work. Potential energy can be
the result of an object's position, shape, or chemical make-up. Kinetic
energy is the result of potential energy being converted to action. A
specific type of potential energy that describes energy of position is
known as gravitational potential energy (G.P.E.). Potential energy can
be stored in any object just because it occupies a higher position. The
higher an object is the more G.P.E it has. The kinetic energy resulting
from the conversion of gravitational potential energy to an object's
movement is readily visible. Furthermore, a simple relationship exists.
A falling object has its greatest amount of kinetic energy when it is
traveling its fastest.

16. There are two basic types of energy, kinetic and potential. The
word kinetic comes from the Greek word kinetos which means
"moving.” Therefore, kinetic energy (K.E.) is simply described as
energy of motion. If an object is moving, it has kinetic energy. Two
factors that affect the amount of kinetic energy an object has are mass
and velocity (speed). The other basic type of energy is potential energy
(P.E.). Potential energy is the opposite of kinetic energy. If kinetic
energy is energy of motion, potential energy is energy that exists even
when an object is at rest. It can be simply described as stored energy
or energy that has the potential to do work. Potential energy can be
the result of an object's position, shape, or chemical make-up. Kinetic
energy is the result of potential energy being converted to action. A
specific type of potential energy that describes energy of position is
known as gravitational potential energy (G.P.E.). Potential energy can
be stored in any object just because it occupies a higher position. The
higher an object is the more G.P.E it has. The kinetic energy resulting
from the conversion of gravitational potential energy to an object's
movement is readily visible. Furthermore, a simple relationship exists.
A falling object has its greatest amount of kinetic energy when it is
traveling its fastest.

17. There are two basic types of energy, kinetic and potential. The
word kinetic comes from the Greek word kinetos which means
"moving.” Therefore, kinetic energy (K.E.) is simply described as
energy of motion. If an object is moving, it has kinetic energy. Two
factors that affect the amount of kinetic energy an object has are mass
and velocity (speed). The other basic type of energy is potential energy
(P.E.). Potential energy is the opposite of kinetic energy. If kinetic
energy is energy of motion, potential energy is energy that exists even
when an object is at rest. It can be simply described as stored energy
or energy that has the potential to do work. Potential energy can be
the result of an object's position, shape, or chemical make-up. Kinetic
energy is the result of potential energy being converted to action. A
specific type of potential energy that describes energy of position is
known as gravitational potential energy (G.P.E.). Potential energy can
be stored in any object just because it occupies a higher position. The
higher an object is the more G.P.E it has. The kinetic energy resulting
from the conversion of gravitational potential energy to an object's
movement is readily visible. Furthermore, a simple relationship exists.
A falling object has its greatest amount of kinetic energy when it is
traveling its fastest.

18. There are two basic types of energy, kinetic and potential. The
word kinetic comes from the Greek word kinetos which means
"moving.” Therefore, kinetic energy (K.E.) is simply described as
energy of motion. If an object is moving, it has kinetic energy. Two
factors that affect the amount of kinetic energy an object has are mass
and velocity (speed). The other basic type of energy is potential energy
(P.E.). Potential energy is the opposite of kinetic energy. If kinetic
energy is energy of motion, potential energy is energy that exists even
when an object is at rest. It can be simply described as stored energy
or energy that has the potential to do work. Potential energy can be
the result of an object's position, shape, or chemical make-up. Kinetic
energy is the result of potential energy being converted to action. A
specific type of potential energy that describes energy of position is
known as gravitational potential energy (G.P.E.). Potential energy can
be stored in any object just because it occupies a higher position. The
higher an object is the more G.P.E it has. The kinetic energy resulting
from the conversion of gravitational potential energy to an object's
movement is readily visible. Furthermore, a simple relationship exists.
A falling object has its greatest amount of kinetic energy when it is
traveling its fastest.

19. There are two basic types of energy, kinetic and potential. The
word kinetic comes from the Greek word kinetos which means
"moving.” Therefore, kinetic energy (K.E.) is simply described as
energy of motion. If an object is moving, it has kinetic energy. Two
factors that affect the amount of kinetic energy an object has are mass
and velocity (speed). The other basic type of energy is potential energy
(P.E.). Potential energy is the opposite of kinetic energy. If kinetic
energy is energy of motion, potential energy is energy that exists even
when an object is at rest. It can be simply described as stored energy
or energy that has the potential to do work. Potential energy can be
the result of an object's position, shape, or chemical make-up. Kinetic
energy is the result of potential energy being converted to action. A
specific type of potential energy that describes energy of position is
known as gravitational potential energy (G.P.E.). Potential energy can
be stored in any object just because it occupies a higher position. The
higher an object is the more G.P.E it has. The kinetic energy resulting
from the conversion of gravitational potential energy to an object's
movement is readily visible. Furthermore, a simple relationship exists.
A falling object has its greatest amount of kinetic energy when it is
traveling its fastest.

20. There are two basic types of energy, kinetic and potential. The
word kinetic comes from the Greek word kinetos which means
"moving.” Therefore, kinetic energy (K.E.) is simply described as
energy of motion. If an object is moving, it has kinetic energy. Two
factors that affect the amount of kinetic energy an object has are mass
and velocity (speed). The other basic type of energy is potential energy
(P.E.). Potential energy is the opposite of kinetic energy. If kinetic
energy is energy of motion, potential energy is energy that exists even
when an object is at rest. It can be simply described as stored energy
or energy that has the potential to do work. Potential energy can be
the result of an object's position, shape, or chemical make-up. Kinetic
energy is the result of potential energy being converted to action. A
specific type of potential energy that describes energy of position is
known as gravitational potential energy (G.P.E.). Potential energy can
be stored in any object just because it occupies a higher position. The
higher an object is the more G.P.E it has. The kinetic energy resulting
from the conversion of gravitational potential energy to an object's
movement is readily visible. Furthermore, a simple relationship exists.
A falling object has its greatest amount of kinetic energy when it is
traveling its fastest.

21. There are two basic types of energy, kinetic and potential. The
word kinetic comes from the Greek word kinetos which means
"moving.” Therefore, kinetic energy (K.E.) is simply described as
energy of motion. If an object is moving, it has kinetic energy. Two
factors that affect the amount of kinetic energy an object has are mass
and velocity (speed). The other basic type of energy is potential energy
(P.E.). Potential energy is the opposite of kinetic energy. If kinetic
energy is energy of motion, potential energy is energy that exists even
when an object is at rest. It can be simply described as stored energy
or energy that has the potential to do work. Potential energy can be
the result of an object's position, shape, or chemical make-up. Kinetic
energy is the result of potential energy being converted to action. A
specific type of potential energy that describes energy of position is
known as gravitational potential energy (G.P.E.). Potential energy can
be stored in any object just because it occupies a higher position. The
higher an object is the more G.P.E it has. The kinetic energy resulting
from the conversion of gravitational potential energy to an object's
movement is readily visible. Furthermore, a simple relationship exists.
A falling object has its greatest amount of kinetic energy when it is
traveling its fastest.

22. There are two basic types of energy, kinetic and potential. The
word kinetic comes from the Greek word kinetos which means
"moving.” Therefore, kinetic energy (K.E.) is simply described as
energy of motion. If an object is moving, it has kinetic energy. Two
factors that affect the amount of kinetic energy an object has are mass
and velocity (speed). The other basic type of energy is potential energy
(P.E.). Potential energy is the opposite of kinetic energy. If kinetic
energy is energy of motion, potential energy is energy that exists even
when an object is at rest. It can be simply described as stored energy
or energy that has the potential to do work. Potential energy can be
the result of an object's position, shape, or chemical make-up. Kinetic
energy is the result of potential energy being converted to action. A
specific type of potential energy that describes energy of position is
known as gravitational potential energy (G.P.E.). Potential energy can
be stored in any object just because it occupies a higher position. The
higher an object is the more G.P.E it has. The kinetic energy resulting
from the conversion of gravitational potential energy to an object's
movement is readily visible. Furthermore, a simple relationship exists.
A falling object has its greatest amount of kinetic energy when it is
traveling its fastest.

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Students will be creating a three-part foldable to help
them understand the differences and similarities
between potential and kinetic energy. Their foldable
must include: similarities, a description of each form
of energy, and examples.

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1. Students will be shown various pictures via
PowerPoint that demonstrate kinetic and potential
energy. As a class they will identify which picture
demonstrates each type of energy.
2. The other extension will be tonight’s homework
Energy Basics WS which requires the students to
identify different parts of an amusement park as
either containing potential or kinetic energy.

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1. Summarize the lesson with the students. Ask: What
did they learn? What is the difference between
potential and kinetic energy?
2. Students will be completing the Day 1 Exit Ticket -
Energy: Kinetic or Potential. I will review the first
question with them and how to answer it. Students will
have five minutes to complete the exit ticket; after
that I will collect it from them.

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