Brushing the Best Way

This is another interesting article on Everyday Engineering. It gives a great history of the toothbrush and then has a 5E lesson on exploring which type of toothbrush cleans better. The ph... See More

This is another interesting article on Everyday Engineering. It gives a great history of the toothbrush and then has a 5E lesson on exploring which type of toothbrush cleans better. The photographs are helpful. I would liked to have seen a more detailed explanation of the plastic cup that was shown.

Toothbrushes and the 5E Model

This is a great article on how to implement the 5E model while teaching the scientific process and engineering. The article contains very detailed information on how to run the lesson, prov... See More

This is a great article on how to implement the 5E model while teaching the scientific process and engineering. The article contains very detailed information on how to run the lesson, provides information on the necessary supplies, and even offers suggestions on where to look for supplies. It even contains a student activity sheet that could be copied for distribution. Overall, this is an excellent example of a 5E model lesson that incorporates an interesting and everyday element –toothbrushes – for students to investigate.