5 Days to a 5E Lesson
The backbone of NGSS aligned units follow the 5E Lesson framework. We’ll follow a step-by-step process to create a rigorous NGSS aligned lesson that engages students in doing science and thinking like a scientist.
Registration for the challenge is open until February 19, so act fast! You’ll get an email when the challenge is about to start.
Let’s design your NGSS aligned 5E lesson!
Who? Earth science teachers ready to create an engaging, rigorous NGSS aligned lesson.
What? We’ll follow the 5E lesson model development process to create three-dimensional learning opportunities for students to do science and think like scientists, while learning science.
When? February 20 – 24
Where? Sign-up here and you’ll receive the workbook and each step of the challenge in your email.
Why? The 5E Lesson Model is the backbone to NGSS aligned lessons. Planning NGSS aligned lessons doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Learn this strategy and hit repeat.
5 Days to a 5E Lesson Challenge
Day 1
ENGAGE
Find a phenomenon to share with students that captures their interests and inspires questions.
Day 2
EXPLORE
Provide students with an opportunity to investigate their own ideas and develop conclusions based on observations & data.
Day 3
EXPLAIN
Support students’ exploration with guided learning. This could be notes, reading, discussion, etc.
Day 4
ELABORATE
Students us their explorations and newly learned information to build deeper connections with the content.
Day 5
EVALUATE
Assess students’ learning of the concept(s) using formative assessment strategies.
This challenge is 100% free! You will need to register in order to receive your downloadable workbook and each daily action step will be sent directly to your email.
Registration for the challenge is open until February 19, so act fast! You’ll get an email when the challenge is about to start!
Not yet a part of the Facebook group? Click here to join NGSS Earth Science Storylines.
Hello! My name is Alyssa. I’m a high school Earth science teacher, NGSS embracer, and lover of travel. I help teachers find their confidence in developing NGSS aligned lessons that transition students to scientists. I designed this 5 Day to a 5E Lesson Challenge to show you that NGSS doesn’t have to be overwhelming and scary. I want you to follow this step-by-step process to create a lesson that engages students in doing science and thinking like a scientist, while learning science.
Registration for the challenge is open until February 19, so act fast! You’ll get an email when the challenge is about to start.
Click here to join a private Facebook community of Earth Science teachers who embrace NGSS.
How do I access the challenge?
Your email! It's super simple. On Sunday, February 19 you'll receive a welcome email and your downloadable workbook. Then, you'll receive an email with a brief lesson and an action step each day of the challenge.
Join our collaborative Facebook group, NGSS Earth Science Storylines for additional support.
How much time will this take?
You will be able to complete each day's action step in about 10-20 minutes.
Do I need to already be comfortable with NGSS?
No! The more experience you have with NGSS the better, but this challenge is designed to show you how you can transition to NGSS without feeling overwhelmed. We won't dive super deep into NGSS framework during this challenge, but you'll know just what you need to develop a good 5E Lesson.
