A brief synopsis of the 5E model is given on a classmates blog, it shows the 5E model's main roots and purpose.
After receiving the 5E model, we were each then asked to use the model and apply it to the three papers (Lamarck, Darwin, Wallace) given as conceptual change readings in class. This is how I ended up using the assigned readings as a 5E model.
Explore
Present students with Darwin’s concept of evolution.
- Explain his observations
- Survival of the fittest
Present Lamarck’s concept of evolution.
- Explain his observations
- Things have a drive/purpose
Ask them to debate which point they feel fits best, when explaining the process of evolution.
Engage
Listen and be vigilant, taken note of what exactly their misconceptions are.
Explain
Armed with their misconceptions, explain the concept of “the shortest route” in this case survival of the fittest.
Elaborate
Find out what the students think and reason regarding: survival of the fittest vs. evolutionary purpose.
You can use Wallace's paper here as well, to help form a better understanding and support for Darwin's concept.
Evaluate
Hand out a questionnaire that will engage their thinking {The questionnaire used in class could be utilized}.
