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5E Lesson Plan Template
The 5E model on one page: engage, explore, explain, elaborate and evaluate, each with a prompt and minutes, ideal for science and inquiry lessons.
What is on the page
What is on the page- Teacher, subject, grade, date and unit
- Learning objective, standards, materials and vocabulary
- Engage, explore, explain, elaborate and evaluate, each with minutes
- Notes and reflection
Type in it or print it
Every box is a fillable field. Click and type in your browser or in Acrobat Reader, then save. Light writing lines are there too, for planning by hand.
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Common questions
How do I fill in the 5e lesson plan?
Open the PDF in Chrome, Edge or Adobe Acrobat Reader and click any box to type. Save the PDF to keep your typing. Or print it blank and write by hand.
What paper size is it?
US Letter (8.5 by 11 inches), portrait. It also prints well on A4: choose "fit to page" in the print settings.
Is there a black-and-white version?
Yes. The ink saver version keeps every box and field but drops the color fills, for photocopying.
