Week 5: Unit Development

 


Above is a picture of a table we made in lab while we reviewed the 5E model we learned about last week. We had the chance to work in a group and create a PowerPoint presentation about each step in the 5E model and the students' and teachers' roles in each step. This was a very helpful refresher course on what each step entails and how it can benefit students. We then talked for a bit about habitats, biomes, and ecosystems. 

I thought this week's lab was helpful. I liked the review of the 5E model and the deeper dive into the role of the students and teachers in each step. I also liked that we still got to work in small groups, even though we were on Zoom. At the end of lab, we briefly discussed food webs and food chains, but I am excited to get more information on these topics in lecture and lab next week. 

In my future classroom, I would love to implement the 5E model. I think it would be beneficial for students' learning. It is a way for students to be in charge of their learning and also allows them to assess their learning. I also like how the 5E model does not do standard testing at the end of the unit. I like how it instead uses posters, presentations, projects, etc. 

Comments

  1. Makenna KopfFebruary 20, 2025 at 9:06 AM

    Hi Kendra! I agree with you- I think that this weeks lab was very helpful in learning how a 5E unit develops. I think how 5E does not use standard testing is super beneficial to help a variety of learners. Good post!

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  2. AnjaFebruary 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM

    Hi Kendra,
    Thanks for sharing your 5E model breakdown. I enjoyed that activity from the discussion section this week. Just like Makenna commented, I also think that this activity was a helpful part of this week's asynchronous class. Hope you have a great week 6!

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  3. Carly BorthFebruary 20, 2025 at 10:32 AM

    Hi Kendra! I enjoyed reading your post and hearing your thoughts on lab this week. I also appreciated reviewing the 5e model of instruction to deepen my understanding. I think that your group created a great table to show the teacher's and students' roles in each phase. I will definitely be using this model of instruction in my future classroom to better my students' learning experience. Lastly, I am also excited to continue to learn about food webs and food chains. Great post!

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