If you are interested in chemistry 5E lesson plans, you’re in the right spot. I have been using them in my class for a few years now and they are a terrific way to manage, organize, and carry out your curriculum no matter what you are teaching.
Personally, I use them to help differentiate my teaching style. I don’t want to just lecture but sometimes it can be difficult to know how and when to incorporate something that’s hands-on. Additionally, 5E lesson plans also force you to introduce and conclude your topic which helps because I at times I just dive right in and/or, not wrap things up as well as I should.
What’s Included In Each Chemistry 5E Lesson Plan?
Engagement Phase
- Something to generate interest and excitement in the topic.
- This could involve a short video with probing questions or a discussion based on current events, common misconceptions, etc.
Exploration Phase
- Students use and develop creative thinking skills, make observations, record results, and make connections.
- My 5E lesson plans include a 7-station, lab activity.
Explanation Phase
- The instructional phase where concepts are presented to the students in a clear and applicable way.
- Students develop vocabulary as well as a deeper understanding of the content.
Elaborate Phase
- This phase has the students completing an activity or assignment that forces them to expand their thinking and knowledge of the topic.
- My 5E lesson plans include a digital scavenger hunt or comprehension reading.
Evaluate Phase
- Your students will demonstrate their understanding and evaluate their own progress.
- The evaluation section generally includes a quiz that will allow you to evaluate your students’ topic understanding in a quick and efficient manner.
Here’s a list of the Chemistry 5E Lesson Plans that I currently have available. Each one has been used in my own classroom and purchased many times by teachers around the world.
Acids, Bases, and pH – Overview – 5E Lesson Bundle
Atoms and the Atomic Theory – 5E Lesson Bundle
Chemical Bonds – 5E Lesson Bundle
Density and Buoyancy – 5E Lesson Bundle
Introduction to Chemical Reactions – 5E Lesson Bundle
Mass, Volume, Density, and Buoyancy – 5E Lesson Bundle
Molecular and Ionic Compounds – 5E Lesson Bundle
Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes – 5E Lesson Bundle
Pure Substances and Mixtures – 5E Lesson Bundle
Scientific Method, Skills, and Safety – 5E Lesson Bundle
Solutions and Mechanical Mixtures – 5E Lesson Bundle
The Particle Theory – 5E Lesson Bundle
The Periodic Table – 5E Lesson Bundle
Types of Chemical Reactions and Balancing – 5E Lesson Bundle
If you’d like to see the complete list of 5E Lesson Plans I have available, please click here.
If you’d like to read a more detailed description of how to use 5E lesson plans in your classroom, I created a detailed report which I’d invite you to read – 5E Lesson Plans – How And Why To Use Them In Your Classroom