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Science Lesson Plan Template

Een sjabloon voor natuurwetenschappen gebaseerd op de wetenschappelijke methode. Met onderdelen voor fenomenen, onderzoek, data-analyse en de CER-methode (Claims, Evidence, Reasoning).

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Elementary, Middle School, High School

The Flip Perspective

Science is a process of discovery, starting with real-world phenomena. This template aligns with the NGSS approach of using investigations to build evidence-based explanations. Flip's AI helps by generating relatable phenomena and scaffolding the CER framework for your specific scientific topic.

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When to use this template

  • Lab days and hands-on investigation lessons
  • Lessons built around phenomena and driving questions
  • When students need to practice CER scientific writing
  • NGSS-aligned instruction integrating content, practices, and crosscutting concepts
Example topicScience — Grade 6: Weather and Climate Patterns

Template sections

Phenomenon / Driving Question

5–8 min

Present an observable event or question that students will investigate.

What phenomenon will anchor this lesson? What question will drive investigation?

Learning Objective & Standards

State the content knowledge and science practices.

Content: Students will understand that...

Practice: Students will be able to...

Standard(s): ...

Prior Knowledge Activation

3–5 min

Surface what students already know and identify misconceptions.

What do students already know? What common misconceptions exist?

Investigation / Activity

15–25 min

Plan the hands-on investigation or data analysis.

Procedure: ...

Materials: ...

Safety: ...

Data collection: ...

Data Analysis & Discussion

8–10 min

Guide students to analyze data and discuss findings.

How will students organize data? What patterns should they look for?

Claims-Evidence-Reasoning (CER)

8–10 min

Students construct a scientific explanation.

Claim: ...

Evidence: ...

Reasoning: ...

Wrap-Up & Extension

3–5 min

Summarize key ideas and connect to the bigger picture.

Key takeaways? How does this connect to the next lesson?

About the Natuur framework

Science instruction is most effective when students do science — observing phenomena, asking questions, designing investigations, analyzing data, and constructing explanations. This template structures lessons around authentic scientific practices.

Anchoring phenomena: Modern science education begins with phenomena — observable events that students can investigate and explain. The template starts with a phenomenon to ground the lesson in real-world curiosity.

The three dimensions: Current standards integrate Disciplinary Core Ideas (content), Science and Engineering Practices (what scientists do), and Crosscutting Concepts (patterns across disciplines). This template plans for all three.

Claims-Evidence-Reasoning (CER): The CER framework teaches students to make a claim, support it with evidence from their investigation, and explain their reasoning. The template includes a dedicated CER section.

Hands-on investigation: The template structures investigations — full experiments, demonstrations, simulations, or data analysis. It prompts for safety, materials, student roles, and expected outcomes.

This template works for inquiry-based lessons, lab activities, demonstrations, and data analysis sessions across all science disciplines.

5E Model

Het 5E Model structureert lessen via vijf fasen: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate en Evaluate. Het begeleidt leerlingen van nieuwsgierigheid naar diepgaand begrip door middel van onderzoekend leren.

Onderbouw VO

Gemaakt voor de onderbouw van het voortgezet onderwijs. Het biedt een balans tussen structuur en autonomie, samenwerkend leren, keuzevrijheid en identiteitsbevestigend onderwijs.

Bovenbouw VO

Ontworpen voor de bovenbouw van het voortgezet onderwijs met diepgaande analyse, socratische gesprekken, onafhankelijk onderzoek en examenvoorbereiding ter ondersteuning van vervolgstudies.

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Frequently asked questions

An anchoring phenomenon, learning objectives tied to content and practices, prior knowledge activation, a hands-on investigation, data analysis, a CER writing task, and a wrap-up.
CER stands for Claims-Evidence-Reasoning. Students make a claim (answer), support it with evidence (data), and explain their reasoning (the scientific principle connecting evidence to claim).
Start with an observable event that sparks curiosity. Present it without explaining it, then let students ask questions and investigate. The phenomenon anchors the entire lesson.
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