5E Instructional Model

The science curriculum utilizes the 5E instructional model of learning cycle (Trowbridge,
Bybee, & Powell, 2000), which is a constructivist model that has five essential phases of
instruction:
1. Engagement
2. Exploration
3. Explanation
4. Elaboration
5. Evaluation

This approach takes students through the learning cycle by tapping into prior knowledge
and experiences, new explorations and investigations.
 References

Hall, T., Strangman, N., & Meyer, A. (2003). Differentiated instruction and implications
UDL implementation. National Center on Accessing the General Curriculum.
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http://www.k8accesscenter.org/training_resources/udl/diffinstruction.asp

Tomlinson, C.A. (1999). How to differentiate instruction in mixed-ability classrooms.

Alexandria, VA: ASCD. Trowbridge, L., Bybee, R., & Powell, J. (2000). Becoming
a secondary science teacher. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.