Mastering the 7E’s Learning Model and DepEd No. 42, s 2016

A scientist wants to teach students how different materials react to heat. To activate their prior knowledge, she asks, “Have you ever noticed how a metal spoon gets hotter than a wooden spoon in boiling water?” Which phase of the 7E’s model is this?

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  Elicit
  

• Engage
  

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  Explore
  

• Extend

Answer explanation

In the given scenario, the scientist (teacher) asks students a question about their past experiences with metal and wooden spoons in boiling water. This question encourages students to recall and articulate their prior observations about how materials react to heat. By doing so, the teacher elicits their existing understanding, which serves as a foundation for the new lesson.

In a robotics class, students are given a problem: "Design a robot that can sort recyclable and non-recyclable materials." Before providing a solution, they discuss different types of sensors. Which phase is this?

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  Extend
  

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  Evaluate
  

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  Explain

• Explore
  

Answer explanation

In the given robotics class scenario, students are given a problem but are not immediately given the solution. Instead, they discuss different types of sensors, which allows them to explore possible tools and technologies they could use before designing their robot. This process aligns with the Explore phase because students:

• Investigate different sensors without direct instruction.

• Collaborate and exchange ideas.

• Make observations and connections through discussion.

A teacher plays a short video showing how solar panels generate electricity. She then asks students, “Why do you think solar panels work better in open spaces than in shaded areas?” Is this activity part of which phase?

• Evaluate
  

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  Elicit

• Engage
  

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  Extend
  

Answer explanation

In the given scenario, the teacher uses a short video about solar panels to gain students' attention and introduce the topic in an interesting way. After the video, she asks a question that encourages students to think and make predictions. This aligns with the Engage phase because:

• It hooks students' interest in the lesson.

• It connects to real-world experiences (sunlight and energy).

• It encourages students to start thinking about the topic before deeper exploration.

5. A group of students investigates how different bridge structures can hold weight using small-scale models. They record their observations before learning the scientific explanation. Which 7E phase does this represent?

• Explore
  

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  Elaborate
  

• Extend

• Explain
  

Answer explanation

In the given scenario, students test different bridge structures to see how much weight they can hold. They observe, collect data, and analyze results before the teacher provides the scientific explanation. This matches the Explore phase because:

• Students actively engage in an investigation (building and testing bridge models).

• They discover concepts through experimentation rather than direct instruction.

• They record observations, which will later help them understand the underlying scientific principles.

After conducting an experiment on electrical circuits, the teacher discusses why series circuits make bulbs dimmer than parallel circuits. Which phase of the 7E’s is this?

• Explain
  

• Evaluate
  

• Extend

• Explore
  

Answer explanation

n the given scenario, students have already conducted an experiment on electrical circuits. Now, the teacher is explaining why series circuits make bulbs dimmer than parallel circuits, providing the scientific reasoning behind their observations. This aligns with the Explain phase because:

• The teacher clarifies concepts based on students' exploration.

• Scientific principles are introduced to deepen understanding.

• Students refine their knowledge, linking prior observations to formal explanations.

A student builds a simple water filtration system using materials like sand, charcoal, and cloth. They test how effective it is in purifying water and discuss their findings. This activity belongs to which phase?

• Explore
  

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  Evaluate

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  Elaborate
  

• Engage
  

Answer explanation

In the given scenario, the student builds and tests a water filtration system after learning about filtration principles. They are not just repeating what they learned but applying their knowledge in a meaningful way. This aligns with the Elaborate phase because:

• Students apply concepts to a real-world task (building a filtration system).

• They test and analyze results, strengthening their understanding.

• They extend their learning by discussing and reflecting on their findings.

In an engineering competition, students apply what they learned about aerodynamics to design a model airplane that can fly the farthest. Which phase of the 7E’s is this?

• Engage
  

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  Extend
  

• Evaluate

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  Explain
  

During a math lesson, students create real-world problems based on their understanding of geometry, such as designing an energy-efficient house. Which phase does this represent?

• Explain
  

• Elaborate
  

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  Evaluate

• Extend
  

A science teacher asks students to hypothesize: "What happens if we remove plants from an aquarium ecosystem?" Then, students observe an aquarium over a week. Which phase is this?

• Explore
  

• Engage
  

• Elaborate
  

• Explain
  

A physics teacher asks: "Imagine you are designing a roller coaster. How would you use the concept of potential and kinetic energy to make the ride more thrilling yet safe?" Which phase does this represent?

• Extend
  

• Evaluate

• Explain
  

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  Elaborate