My Favorite 5E Phases...

What I really like about the 5E learning cycle format is that it creates a good structure for making lessons and helps students use more critical thinking skills and teachers to be creative in the science classroom without just lecturing. I especially like the Engage and Elaborate sections of the 5E learning cycle. One grabs the students' interest in the topic and the other allows the students to build on the knowledge that they have just acquired.

My biggest challenge was finding ways to do formative assessments and making sure I varied the ideas for each lessons, including them through out.