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. Cabarcas-Nunez Grantham Academy Deena Logan Worsham, and Oleson Elementary DC/Skills Schools Eisenhower High School Carmen Burch, DC Hambrick Middle School Clara Garza Hill, Godman, Sammons, and Ayesha Kayani David Kitchel, Skills Anderson Elementary Schools Eisenhower Ninth Grade Bertha Smith-Ross, Hoffman Middle School Anthony Nemons School DC/Skills Marcella, Thompson, Odom, and Lan Le MacArthur High School Marilyn Doyle, DC Houston Academy Denise Saenz-Garza Black Elementary Schools Andrea Hamilton, Skills (6th only) MacArthur Ninth Grade Genesis Giron Saravia, DC Jones Middle School Michelle Prospere Parker, Dunn, Calvert, and Conley Telicia Smith School Jeremy Turner, Skills Elementary Schools Carver High School Cicely Pinkston, Lewis Middle School Natalie Dargatz DC/Skills Ogden, Jones, and Francis Latarsha King Elementary Schools Victory Early College Ronshon Jeffrey, DC Mead Middle School Lola Johnson High School Justin Singleton, Skills Reed, Raymond, Stephens, and James Logan Davis Ninth Grade School Vanessa Williams, Plummer Middle School Vanetta Allen Johnson Elementary Schools DC/Skills Davis High School Victoria Roberts, Shotwell Middle School Tanya Morris Stehlik, Gray, Bussey, and Carroll Vacancy DC Elementary Schools Nimitz High School Donald Crain, Stovall Middle School Jodel Summer DC/Skills Wilson, Kujawa, Carter, and Paula Burke Nimitz Ninth Grade School Candace Langenbuch, Teague Middle School Nicole Bates Carmichael Elementary Schools DC/Skills Aldine Education Center Robyn Bell, AEC Robyn Bell Houston Academy and Denise Saenz ILT Cypresswood Elementary School Hall Center for Education Marriah Tatum, DC/Skills Xandra Williams-Earlie Willette Trotty-Aubrey Tracy Mansfield Program Director of High School Science Program Director of Middle School Science Program Director of Elementary School Science.