Reflection and Refraction - Complete 5E Lesson - 5th Grade

After completing the unit students will be able to demonstrate that light travels in a straight line until it strikes an object and is reflected or travels through one medium to another and is refracted.

The ultimate lesson plan for 5th-grade science teachers is here. This lesson plan uses the 5E model and provides you with the exact tools to teach the topic. All the guesswork has been removed with this LOW PREP lesson.

Can This Resource Be Used for Virtual or Distance-Learning?

Yes. The station lab from the Exploration section and the PPT/INBs from the Explanation section have been created so that students can use them on campus or in a virtual learning environment.

Essential Questions:

1. How does light energy travel?

2. How can the path of light be changed?

3. How does light behave after striking an object?

What's Included in the Lesson Plan:

Engage:

● Objective and I CAN statements – 11x17 for class display

● Blank Objective and I CAN statements – Available for editing

● Engagement Activity - Includes specific instructions for teacher to engage students’ interest

Explore:

● Differentiated Station Lab – Student-led learning, differentiated for all learning styles and abilities

Explain:

● Editable Interactive PowerPoint - Versions for in-class and remote use. Set up so each student can open it and answer questions in it (no Google Form required) by themselves or as you present it to the class. No more boring notes or textbook questions!

● INB Templates – Includes both paper and digital versions. The digital versions are embedded throughout the 5E lesson so that students can manipulate it without cutting or pasting.

● Notes Pages – Formatted for modified instruction

● Anchor Chart Diagrams and Ideas

Elaborate:

● Student Choice Science Project – Completed in class or at home

Evaluate:

● Homework – Engaging homework assignment

● Assessment – Open-ended and modified assessment

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Total Pages 100+ pages

Answer Key Included

Teaching Duration 1 week