Adapted from The BSCS 5E Instructional Model

Phase	Examples
I. Engagement: The activities in this section capture the student's attention, stimulate their thinking and help them access prior knowledge.	Demonstration teacher and/or student Reading from a current media release science journal or book piece of literature (biography, essay, peom, etc) Free write Analyze a graphic organizer
II. Exploration: In this section students are given time to think, plan, investigate, and organize collected information	Reading authentic resources to collect information to answer an open-ended question to make a decision Solve a problem Construct a model Experiment design and/or perform
III. Explanation: Students are now involved in an analysis of their exploration. Their understanding is clarified and modified because of reflective activities	Student analysis and explanation Supporting ideas with evidence Reading and discussion
IV. Extension: This section gives students the opportunity to expand and solidify their understanding of the concept and/or apply it to a real world situation	Problem solving Experimental inquiry Thinking Skills Activities classifying, abstracting, error analysis, etc. Decision-making
V. Evaluation	Teacher and/or student generated scoring tools or rubrics

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