Podcast
Secondary Science Simplified™
Hosted by Rebecca Joyner, High School Science Teacher · EN
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 a secondary science educator. Each week Rebecca, from It's Not Rocket Science, and her guests will share practical and easy-to-implement strategies for decreasing your workload so that you can stop working overtime and start focusing your energy doing what you love - actually teaching! Teaching doesn't have to be rocket science, and you'll learn exactly what you need to do to simplify your secondary science teaching life so that you can enjoy your life outside of school even more. Head to itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/challenge to grab your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.
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217. How to Regain Control Mid-Year: Resetting Your Classroom Management
Jan 1200:17:33Tap to summarizeMid-year is when the cracks start to show - expectations fade, routines get sloppy, and classroom management feels heavier than it should. In this episode, I share why you can reset classroom management at any point in the year and walk you through the mindset shift, conversations, and practical steps that make a mid-year reset actually work. We’ll talk about identifying your biggest classroom pain points, clearly communicating new expectations, and consistently reinforcing procedures so they stick!➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode217Resources:Winter Science FREEBIESCulture Mini-CourseSSS Virtual PD Course Bundle SSS Podcast Episodes by Topic Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Take the Free Labs When Limited virtual PD courseSend me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Follow, rate, and comment on Spotify.Related Episodes:Episode 35, Competency, Classroom Management, Teaching Chemistry, and MORE with Guest Zach MatsonEpisode 91, My Top 5 Classroom Management Routines and Procedures for High School Science TeachersEpisode 93, Simple Strategies for Classroom ManagementEpisode 133, Using Refrains When Teaching
Transcribe →216. Simple Goal Setting for the New Semester
Jan 500:20:08Tap to summarizeThe “new year, fresh start” energy feels exciting, but can also be overwhelming! This episode cuts through the noise with a refreshingly simple approach to goal setting. Instead of complicated systems, you’ll focus on just two questions: what you want to do more of this year and what you want to do less of, both personally and in your science classroom. We’ll talk about prioritizing yourself, identifying energy and time drains, getting specific with your goals, and making small, flexible shifts that actually stick. By the end, you’ll have a clear, manageable direction for the semester...and maybe even the motivation to reset alongside your science team!➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode216Resources Mentioned:Shop INRS full year curriculum bundles.Complete unitsWinter science freebiesCore Values Mini-Course SSS Virtual PD Course BundleDownload your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Take the Free Labs When Limited virtual PD courseSend me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Follow, rate, and comment on Spotify.Related Episodes and Blog Posts:Episode 55, Goal Setting for the New Year - A Different ApproachEpisode 56, Scheduling Rest - Why You Need to And How to Do ItEpisode 111, Priorities and Boundaries in the New YearEpisode 165, How Naming What Matters Most Can Change the Rest of Your School Year
Transcribe →150. Ask Me Anything! Part 1: Difficult Coworkers, Engaging Labs, Classroom Management Strategies, and More!
Sep 30, 2024Tap to summarizeWow, y’all, I can’t believe I’m at episode 150! I’m always amazed at all we cover on the podcast, so I like to celebrate every 50 episodes with a “Dear Abby” style episode. Since I started this podcast to reach and support more teachers, I want to make sure I’m giving y’all exactly what you need to succeed. So, in today’s episode, I’m answering all your questions related to secondary science content, engaging labs, classroom management strategies, and more! There’s so much content I could cover, and I love individualizing it for my listeners, which is why I love doing episodes like this. I received such a wide range of questions, with a majority that are directed towards inside the classroom and a few personal questions, that I had to split the episode into two parts. With each question, I share my thoughts, suggestions, and advice. I thoroughly enjoy doing this podcast and being able to help and support so many teachers that I’m excited to see what topics we cover for the next 50! And don’t forget to tune in next week, where I continue answering all your questions in part 2! Resources Mentioned: Lab Audit FreebieLessons Mini-CourseCulture Mini-CourseMurder and a Meal LabEnzyme Lab Activity Simulation Photosynthesis RelayProtein Synthesis Scavenger HuntGenetic Disorder Research ProjectDinosaur Genetics StationsNatural Selection LabEcosystem in a Bottle ProjectDownload your FREE Classroom Reset ChallengeSend me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.comFollow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsShow Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode150January 4th - 10th, I will be doing my BIGGEST sale of the year with DAILY discounts that are exclusively for my email list. Start your new year with some CHEER! itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/winter
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