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™
220. Biology Scope and Sequence: How and Why I Teach Biology the Way That I Do
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Rebecca Joyner, High School Science Teacher
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Biology has always been my first love, and this episode felt like the perfect moment to come back to it! In this episode, I share the thinking behind my biology scope and sequence, why order matters so much, and the structures, experiences, and connections students need to truly understand biology. I also dig into my biggest sequencing hot takes and give an inside look at what makes my It’s Not Rocket Science® biology curriculum intentionally designed, practical, and effective.
➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode220
Resources Mentioned:
- Biology FULL YEAR Curriculum
- Biology curriculum on TpT (see all the 5 star reviews!!)
- Biology Units
- Biology Scope and Sequence Blogpost
- Get the FREE Biology Pacing Guide!
- Strategize Your Sequence
- 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:
- Episode 60: Teaching with Packets - What They Are, Why I Love Them, and How to Use Them
- Episode 80: Strategizing Your Sequence: Curriculum Design Part 1
- Episode 179: Unpacking the NGSS: Phenomena and Storylines
- Episode 194: The Importance of Inquiry-Based Learning - And How to Implement It Practically
- Episode 209: Anatomy Scope and Sequence: How and Why I Teach Anatomy the Way That I Do
