Planning engaging lessons that stick?

This free Google Doc template, built on the powerful 5E Instructional Model, is your secret weapon!

This lesson plan template guides you step-by-step through each stage of the 5E model, providing clear prompts and examples to help you craft effective activities for any subject and grade level.

Template Highlights:

1. Teacher Name

2. Date

3. Subject

4. Grade Level

5. Topic

6. Lesson Duration

7. Learning Objectives

• Knowledge: What students will know (e.g., Define photosynthesis).
• Skills: What students will be able to do (e.g., Describe the process of photosynthesis).

8. Materials

• List all materials needed (e.g., projector, plant, worksheet).

9. Differentiation

• Briefly describe how you will differentiate the lesson (e.g., provide graphic organizers for visual learners, offer tiered activities).

10. Stage: Engage (Hook)

• Description: Capture attention and activate prior knowledge (5-10 minutes).
• Activities:
• KWL Chart: Students brainstorm what they Know, Want to Know, and Learned about plants.
• Do Now: Students draw a picture of a plant and label its parts.

11. Stage: Explore (Investigation)

• Description: Provide hands-on exploration of the topic (15-20 minutes).
• Activities:
• Group activity: Students conduct a simulation of photosynthesis using baking soda, vinegar, and a balloon.

12. Stage: Explain (Direct Instruction)

• Description: Clearly explain key concepts and vocabulary (10-15 minutes).
• Activities:
• Teacher presents a diagram of the photosynthesis process and explains each step.
• Interactive lecture: Teacher asks questions and encourages discussion about the importance of photosynthesis.

13. Stage: Elaborate (Application)

• Description: Allow students to apply their learning (15-20 minutes).
• Activities:
• Problem-solving task: Students create a model to demonstrate the process of photosynthesis.
• Case study: Students analyze the impact of deforestation on the process of photosynthesis.

14. Stage: Evaluate (Assessment)

• Description: Assess student learning throughout the lesson (Ongoing).
• Activities:
• Observe students’ participation and engagement during activities.
• Exit ticket: Students answer a quick question about the key concept.
• Summative assessment: Students complete a quiz or project to demonstrate their learning.

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