Hands-On Learning, Pedagogy

The 5E Instructional Model: Engage

Hello again teacher friends! I'm so happy that you are here for this second post in my 5E Instructional Model series... So, let's get down to business. In my last post, I introduced this blog series about understanding the not-so-scary 5E Instructional Model. I know that when I first started teaching science... I had no… Continue reading The 5E Instructional Model: Engage

Hands-On Learning, Pedagogy

Understanding and Implementing the 5E Instructional Model

When I first started teaching science to second graders about six years  ago, I discovered that science and children are a natural fit... kinda like peanut butter and jelly. Why? Because kids are full of questions, and science is mankind's attempt to answer those questions. I'll let you in on a secret. I hated science… Continue reading Understanding and Implementing the 5E Instructional Model