The 5Es lesson plan is a pedagogical framework used to engage students in the learning process.

Engage: This stage involves capturing the students’ attention and sparking their curiosity about the topic. It often includes an introduction, a question, or an activity to pique their interest.Be sure that ALL are included…just like with an anticipatory set.

Explore: In this stage, students actively explore the topic through hands-on activities, experiments, or investigations. They gather information and make observations, encouraging them to discover concepts independently.

Explain: After exploration, the teacher provides explanations and clarifies concepts. This stage involves presenting information with academic vocabulary, addressing questions, and ensuring students have a solid understanding of the topic.

Elaborate: In this phase, students delve deeper into the subject matter. They may work on more complex activities, projects, or discussions that require critical thinking and application of what they’ve learned.

Evaluate: The final stage assesses students’ understanding (connected to the ‘do’ statement) and the effectiveness of the lesson. Teachers use various assessment methods to measure learning outcomes and adjust their instruction if necessary.

The 5Es lesson plan is a flexible framework that promotes active learning and helps students build a deeper understanding of the material. It is commonly used in science and mathematics but can be adapted for other subjects as well.