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The 5E Instructional Model

The 5E instructional model: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate

Every LEGO® Education lesson follows the 5E Instructional Model—Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate. This model reflects constructivist theory. It’s widely used and well-proven as a very effective model for STEAM learning. To see this approach in action, review any lesson plan in the online lesson library.


Classroom Management

Preparation

  • App: Download the LEGO® Education SPIKE App and units. Review the Start tutorials.
  • Sets: Unpack, sort, label, and number the sets. Update the SPIKE Prime Hub firmware.
  • Storage: Consider how to conveniently store the sets (e.g., cabinet or wheeled cart) and how you’ll charge the Hubs after use. Store replacement packs separately for when elements go missing.
  • Tools: Gather tape, yardsticks, cardboard, scissors, and student handouts.
  • Space: Clear the tables for working. Use the floor for testing and running programs.
  • Lesson planning: Run through a lesson as if you were a student. Refine and prepare to teach the lesson to your students.

Best Practices

  • Rules: Create classroom rules for hands-on work (e.g., only use elements from one set, use storage box lids as trays for working on/presenting/transporting models, ask peers for help first, guidelines for speaking/listening vs. working).
  • Tidy-up: Reserve time for students to store or disassemble their creations.
  • Lost & found: Create a “lost & found” jar for LEGO elements found on the floor. Students missing an element should look in the jar.
  • Evaluation: Evaluate your lessons and reflect on the experience. Compare notes with a colleague or search social media for tips and tricks.
  • Checking & sorting: Check and sort the sets regularly. Use the element overview on side 2 of the top card inside the storage box as a checklist.
  • Prepare students: Allow time for your students to explore the tutorial activities under Start in the app.
  • Grouping: Decide the best way to group your students for effective collaborative learning

Example: See how one teacher groups her students for successful collaboration.

Teacher practicing classroom management while students are learning hands-on with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime.

Lesson Preparation & Delivery

This video tutorial series includes six videos that guide you through the SPIKE Prime Super Cleanup lesson and how to use it with your students.

Community Product Support

Teacher Tips

Ask questions and get answers from other educators.

Note: The link above leads to a platform requiring login via LEGO ID. If you don’t have a LEGO ID, you’ll be prompted to create one.


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