To celebrate 250 episodes of Secondary Science Simplified, I’m answering listener questions covering everything from coworker relationships and classroom organization to block schedules and student connections. I’m sharing practical strategies for balancing direct instruction and inquiry, navigating scripted curriculum, managing a season when you don’t have the time or energy to do everything, and integrating faith into a science classroom.

➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode250

Resources Mentioned:

• FREEBIE: Anatomy of a Class Period (never lecture more than 15 min!):
• Individual lab supplies in shoebox lids (12 for $28)
• AP Science Teacher Playlist
• Grading Playlist
• Curriculum Design 101 Starts Here! (Episode 80)
• Christianity and Evolution blog post
• Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.
• Take the Free Labs When Limited virtual PD course
• Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.science
• Send 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 71, “I’m the Problem, It’s Me”: Working with Difficult Coworkers and Admin with Guest Zach Matson
• Episode 149, Teaching on a Block Schedule - Why It’s Not as Bad as You Think
• Episode 246, Grouping and Engaging Students with Popsicle Sticks