Science Instruction Contacts Using the 5 Es Program Director of Elementary Science Tracy Mansfield The 5 Es Learning Cycle is a method of
[email protected] structuring a science lesson that is based upon constructivist learning theory, research- Program Director of Middle School Science based best practices in science pedagogy and Willette Trotty-Aubrey cognitive psychology. It is a recursive cycle
[email protected] of distinctive cognitive stages of learning Program Director of High School Science that include: engage, explore, explain, extend, Xandra Williams-Earlie and evaluate. The science lesson often takes
[email protected] several days or weeks to complete. @STARS_902 @AISD_MSScience @AISD7_12Science K12 SCIENCE PROGRAM STEM IS EVERYWHERE! The first stage of this learning cycle is engage to motivate or hook the students’ interest. Next, students explore, question, and investigate science concepts. In the explain stage, students are asked to justify and clarify their ideas. The elaboration stage allows students to apply their new knowledge, definitions, and skills in new, but similar situations. Finally, the evaluation stage assesses learning both formally and informally. Research: http://bscs.org/bscs-5e- Aldine Independent School District Dr. Wanda Bamberg Professional Development and Resource Center 9999 Veterans Memorial Houston, Texas 77038 High School Science Middle School Science Elementary Science Leadership Team Leadership Team Leadership Team Aldine High School Bailey Jarvis, Aldine Middle School Lassundra Walker Caraway, Smith, Harris, and Ermel Dustin Proulx DC Elementary Schools Aldine Ninth Grade School Ashley Cleaver, Drew Academy Karen Thomas DC/Skills Eckert, Spence, and Greenspoint Stacey Rogers Elementary Schools Avalos P-TECH School Rodelio Abuan, Garcia Middle School Nawneet Lambda Lead Teacher Escamilla, Orange Grove, Nancy Bracy Blanson CTE High School Alexis A.