Click below to hear how you can avoid bringing work home: Work-life balance…it’s the unicorn we’re all chasing, isn’t it? As teachers, our natural tendency to go the extra mile can so easily turn into martyrdom, and before we know it, our “calling” has infiltrated every corner of our lives.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
Click below to hear how you can avoid bringing work home: Work-life balance…it’s the unicorn we’re all chasing, isn’t it? As teachers, our natural tendency to go the extra mile can so easily turn into martyrdom, and before we know it, our “calling” has infiltrated every corner of our lives. As I share in this ... Read more| It's Not Rocket Science
Kick off the year with a science teacher pep talk! Hear why you can’t do it all, plus tips to set boundaries, simplify, and focus on what matters most.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
At some point this year, you’ll find yourself staring down at unmotivated students. In this episode, I’m diving into what you can do about it.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
I’m walking you through each of my six grading game changers that will help you stop drowning in papers and start grading with purpose!| It\'s Not Rocket Science
When I set out to write an anatomy and physiology full-year curriculum, I was excited about all of the opportunities that lay ahead. I've never designed a curriculum for an elective course before, a course that many states lack standards for (although I did make sure to study each state's standards that did have them to incorporate as many as possible into the resources.) This provided me a great deal of freedom for the course design, and with that, I found that my creativity flourished.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
Last year after completing my full year biology curriculum, I decided to write a blog post to give context for why I chose the particular scope and sequence that I use in biology. I loved hearing from so many of you, so after a little break from product creation, I| It\'s Not Rocket Science
Allowing Students to Re-Take Tests | It\'s Not Rocket Science
Click below to hear how to implement inquiry-based learning: Ready or not, it’s back to school season! As I transition from summer’s blissful freedom back into lunch-packing and agenda-signing, I find myself reflecting on why I actually love this time of year. For teachers, there’s just something magical about a| It\'s Not Rocket Science
Chemistry and physics teacher, Mandy Farrar, shares a simple and effective process that will improve your parent communication all year long!| It\'s Not Rocket Science
Click below to hear how to implement inquiry-based learning: Ready or not, it’s back to school season! As I transition from summer’s blissful freedom back into lunch-packing and agenda-signing, I find myself reflecting on why I actually love this time of year. For teachers, there’s just something magical about a fresh start and a new ... Read more| It's Not Rocket Science
Click below to hear first year teacher reflections: What if you could hit pause after your first year of teaching and really process what just happened? That’s exactly what we’re doing in this episode, and I am so excited to bring you this conversation with Cienna Domke. Cienna just wrapped up her first year teaching ... Read more| It's Not Rocket Science
Click below to hear Macee’s tips for teaching biology and managing six preps: What would you do if you were the entire science department at your school? That’s the reality for my guest in this episode, Macee Huseman. She’s a rockstar high school science teacher from Texas who somehow juggles six preps, engaging labs, ... Read more| It's Not Rocket Science
If your responsibilities feel like too much, it’s because they ARE too much. Here are some strategies to try if you're drowning in teacher overwhelm.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
Creative and comprehensive science curriculum. Engage your students and simplify your life - teaching doesn’t have to be rocket science!| It\'s Not Rocket Science
True Life: I Grade Everything and Because of It, I Have No Life [Episode 189] | It\'s Not Rocket Science
Click below to hear tips for teaching earth science: What do you do when your school hands you an earth science class, and you realize you have no idea how to make concepts like continental drift or star life cycles feel hands-on or engaging? In this episode, I’m thrilled to introduce you to someone who ... Read more| It's Not Rocket Science
Heather Bonanno shares how she tackles teaching chemistry with short class periods all while keeping things relevant and meaningful.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
“I grade everything because I feel like I have to—and because of it, I have no life.” Sound familiar? I have practical advice for you!| It\'s Not Rocket Science
In this week's teacher confession episode, I’m diving into what it looks like to teach a course tied to a high-stakes test when your heart just isn’t in it.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
Do you secretly HATE lab days as a secondary science teacher? This episode is your roadmap for making labs work for you, not against you.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
I’m breaking down a realistic, flexible approach to summer planning for teachers that also gives you space for the rest you absolutely deserve.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
! Start simplifying your life as a secondary science teacher by getting your classroom in order -- because teaching doesn't have to be rocket science!| itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com
Let's tackle classroom organization at the end of the school year together, so you feel refreshed and prepared when you return in the fall.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
Secondary Science Simplified®️ is a podcast specifically for high school science teachers that will help you to engage your students AND simplify your life as| It\'s Not Rocket Science
Last year after completing my full year biology curriculum, I decided to write a blog post to give context for why I chose the particular scope and sequence| It\'s Not Rocket Science
Back in the day when I taught at a public school, I didn’t even think twice about my scope and sequence. This was all provided for me and standardized across| It\'s Not Rocket Science
I’m here to help you end the year organized, so that you’ll have a smoother, more successful start next year in your secondary science class.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
Teaching can feel like driving on autopilot. So, I'm sharing eight practical strategies to reignite your teaching spark when your job feels stale.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
I’m joined by Christina Agurcia of Make Them Think to break down how to make the NGSS work in your secondary science classroom.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
In our third episode in our series on unpacking the NGSS, I’m diving into two of my favorite NGSS concepts: phenomena and storylines.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
I'm unpacking the NGSS by diving into what SEPs and CCCs are, how to practically teach them, and ideas for assessments in high school science.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
In this episode, I’m unpacking what high school science teachers really need to know about NGSS, without the overwhelm.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
We're revisiting the number one most played episode of Secondary Science Simplified where I share 5 high school science teacher tips.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
In this popular replay, I’m sharing my top five essential teacher hacks specifically designed for middle school and high school science teachers.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
Are you a burdened teacher who feels like you care more than your students do? You're not alone! Let's talk about how to handle it in this episode.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
If there's one thing most teachers feel overwhelmed by it's GRADING! Here are 4 proven tips to instantly decrease your grading time this year.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
If your students aren't retaining content in your science class, you aren't alone! Here are my top tips for helping students retain dense topics.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
In this episode, I’m sharing my five chemistry tips for teaching it this school year and how to find success.| It's Not Rocket Science
In this episode, I’m sharing why Friday planning is the best way to prevent Sunday scaries and the benefit you’ll get from it.| It's Not Rocket Science
In this episode, I’m sharing 5 ways to serve future you by working smarter and not harder.| It's Not Rocket Science
In this episode, Kimberly Leary shares her secret to a work-life balance and why a mindset and priority shift are the first steps.| It's Not Rocket Science
In this episode, I’m defining what it means to build a team mindset and how to get students involved.| It's Not Rocket Science
In this episode, I’m sharing how my personal refrain of prioritizing relationships over being right can transfer to the classroom.| It's Not Rocket Science
In this episode, I share 5 teaching refrains you can use in your secondary science classroom and how to use them with your students.| It's Not Rocket Science
In this episode, Ashton shares how she teaches AP Environmental Science and incorporates real-world examples in her labs and activities, all in one semester.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
In this episode, I’m sharing how to teach CER, what it is, and why it’s already a staple in your science classrooms.| It\'s Not Rocket Science
Because I was so intentional with these themes, it honestly took me a while to decide the best chemistry scope and sequence for this curriculum. Below I will| It\'s Not Rocket Science