Secondary Science Simplified™
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.
Secondary Science Simplified™
178. Unpacking the NGSS: SEPs and CCCs
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Rebecca Joyner, High School Science Teacher
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In part two of our NGSS series, we’re diving into its three-dimensional nature —specifically, SEPs (Science and Engineering Practices) and CCCs (Crosscutting Concepts). You’ll hear my take on what they are and how you can practically teach them. Plus, I’ll share plenty of ideas for assessing them beyond traditional tests!
➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode178
Resources Mentioned:
- Culture Mini Course
- Photosynthesis Relay Activity
- Neuron Communication and Signal Transmission Inquiry Activity
- Female Cycle Inquiry Activity
- Secondary Science Simplified® Virtual PD Course Bundle
- Episode 177, Unpacking the NGSS: What High School Science Teachers Need to Know
- Episode 173, 9 Quick Ways to Use AI to Simplify Your Life as a Teacher
- Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.
- Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.science
- Send me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com
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