The 5Es of Inquiry-Based Science

Create an active learning environment in grades K-12 using the 5E inquiry-based science model! This practical guide to implementing the 5E model of instruction clearly explains each E in the 5E model of inquiry-based science. It offers strategies for stimulating inquiry with students and includes lesson ideas. Suggestions are provided for encouraging students to investigate and advance their understanding of science topics in meaningful and engaging ways. This resource supports core concepts of STEM instruction.

| Create an active learning environment in grades K-12 using the 5E inquiry-based science model! Featuring a practical guide to implementing the 5E model of instruction, this resource clearly explains each "E" in the 5E model of inquiry-based science. |

Kathleen Kopp, M.S.Ed., taught elementary school for over 32 years, serving as a classroom teacher, teacher on special assignment, and curriculum specialist. She presents at local, state, and national conferences for educators. In addition, Ms. Kopp develops instructional materials and has been awarded a Learning® Magazine Teachers’ Choice Award and the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Educational Publishers. She is the coauthor of What the Science of Reading Says about Reading Comprehension and Content Knowledge.