Name:______________________________________________ Date:_____________________________

5E STEM Lesson Plan Template

Grade/Grade Band: Topic: Lesson # _____ in a series of _____ lessons

Brief Lesson Description:
Performance Expectation(s): (Paste from NYS Science Learning Standards)

Specific Learning Outcomes: (What will the students know and be able to do as a result of this lesson?)
Narrative/Background Information
Prior Student Knowledge:

Science & Engineering Practices: (Paste Disciplinary Core Ideas: (Paste from NYS Crosscutting Concepts: (Paste from NYS
from NYS Science Learning Standards) Science Learning Standards) Science Learning Standards)

Possible Preconceptions/Misconceptions:

Teaching Materials: (A list of materials required, including any AV materials, to run your lesson.)

Safety: (Address any safety issues for demos, activities, lab, etc.)

LESSON PLAN – 5-E Model with Engineering Design

ENGAGE: Opening Activity – Access Prior Learning / Stimulate Interest / Generate Questions:

EXPLORE: Lesson Description – Materials Needed / Probing or Clarifying Questions:

EXPLAIN: Concepts Explained and Vocabulary Defined:

Key vocabulary that you will introduce/use:

ELABORATE: Engineering Design Process

Problem Scoping (What is the Problem?):

Planning (Individual/Group Planning/Materials):

Constructing (Constructing Prototypes):

Testing (How will the students test their prototypes?):

Analysis (How will the students evaluate their prototypes?):

EVALUATE: Design Presentations/Reflection

Formative Monitoring (Questioning / Discussion):

Summative Assessment (Presentation; what will students present and submit to you):

Reflection: (to be completed after the lesson; provide three reflection questions here)
Differentiation/Modifications: How will you provide students access to learning based on individual & group needs (e.g. gaps in prior
knowledge, ELL, 504 plans IEPs, etc.)?

Assessment/Reinforcement: Any activities not indicated above that are planned to check for understanding or to reinforce major concepts.
You must include actual assessments that you would utilize.

References: APA style

 Materials Required for This Lesson/Activity
Quantity Description Potential Supplier (item #) Estimated Price