
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™
189. True Life: I Grade Everything and Because of It, I Have No Life
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Rebecca Joyner, High School Science Teacher
If grading has taken over your life, this final episode in the True Life Teacher Confession series is here to help. I’m unpacking the hidden costs of grading everything, challenging the belief that every assignment needs a grade, and sharing mindset shifts and practical strategies to help you reclaim your time. From setting clear grading boundaries to building a classroom culture where students stay accountable without constant grading, this episode is your first step toward a more sustainable teaching life!
➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode189
Resources:
- Culture Mini-Course
- Secondary Science Simplified Bundle
- 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.
Related Episodes:
- Episode 64, How to Re-Engage Apathetic Students (And Manage Your Own Apathy!)
- Episode 123, What to Do When You Care More Than Your Students Do
- Episode 145, How to Build Resilience in Students Post-Pandemic
- Episode 155, How to Create Active and Accountable Learners in Your Secondary Science Classroom
- Episode 160, 4 Proven Tips to INSTANTLY Decrease Your Grading Time
- Episode 187, True Life: I’m Drowning