Secondary Science Simplified™

251. Back to Basics: 5 Life Skills to Teach High School Students

Teaching science is about more than getting through the standards! In this episode, I’m sharing five critical life skills I want you to intentionally teach this school ye

250. Ask Me Anything! Coworkers, Motivation, Biblical Integration, and More!

To celebrate 250 episodes of Secondary Science Simplified, I’m answering listener questions covering everything from coworker relationships and classroom organization to

249. Board Points: A Simple Whole Classroom Management Strategy

I’ve mentioned Board Points on this podcast more times than I can count, but somehow I’ve never given them their own episode. Today, we’re finally fixing that! I’m sharin

248. Last-Minute Prep Thrown on Your Plate? Here Is What to Do

Getting handed a brand new prep just days before school starts can feel like every teacher's nightmare. I've been there, and in this episode, I'm sharing f

247. Physical Science Scope and Sequence - Why I Teach Physical Science the Way That I Do

Teaching physical science completely changed my perspective as an educator. It started out as the course I least wanted to teach, and somehow became the one I'd requ

246. Grouping and Engaging Students With Popsicle Sticks

One simple classroom tool has completely changed the way I manage my classroom, build relationships, and keep every student engaged…and it costs just a few dollars! In th

245. Connection and Consistency Over Content Coverage With Alex Crim

The right mindset can completely change your teaching experience, and Alex Crim is proof of that. In this episode, Alex shares how switching schools, teaching high school

244. Sanity-Saving Systems, Self Checks, and Starting a TA Program With Katie Dupuie

Teaching gets a whole lot easier when your classroom runs on systems instead of constant reminders! In this conversation, Katie Dupuie shares the practical routines that

243. Creating Competition, Teaching AP, and 18 Preps With Brennan Koch of Stoich Decks

Some teachers just have a way of making you rethink how you approach your classroom, and today's guest definitely does that. With 25 years of experience in the class

242. Classroom Jobs, Teaching Chemistry and Ai-Generated Labs for Absences With Maggie H. The Caffeinated Chemist

One of my favorite parts of the year is finally here! I'm kicking off this summer's guest interview series with Maggie from The Caffeinated Chemist, and our con

241. Simplified Grading Strategy: Major vs. Minor Grades

A complicated gradebook can quickly create more work, more confusion, and more stress than it needs to. In this episode, I'm sharing the grading system I used for ye

240. How to Time Block Your Work Week

Do you feel like your planning period disappears before you've accomplished anything? In this episode, I share exactly how I would structure a 40-hour teacher workwe

239. No One Cares About Your Class: What to Do When Students Only Care About Their Dual Credit Courses and Not Yours

How do you make your class matter when students are far more invested in their dual credit courses? In this episode, I share why student apathy isn't necessarily a r

238. Department Chairs: How to Lead Your Team Well

Department chairs are carrying far more than a title and a tiny stipend! In this episode, I’m sharing practical ways to lead your science department well without burning

237. End of Year Reflection - How to Know What Needs to Change

You made it to summer… or you’re so close you can taste it! In this end of year reflection episode, I’m sharing how to look back on your school year without drowning in g

236. Teaching AP Science for the First Time? 6 Tips for Success

If you are listening to this episode, I’m guessing you just found out you’ll be teaching AP Science for the very first time… and you’re probably equal parts excited and e

235. Advocating for Yourself With Admin

As the school year wraps up and end-of-year meetings approach, NOW is the moment to advocate for yourself with your admin. Yes, really! In this episode, I’m sharing why y

234. My Biggest Regrets From My Time in the Classroom

Recently, I was asked a question that stopped me in my tracks: What’s one thing you wish you’d done differently in the classroom? My first answer came fast...I thought to

233. How to Keep Up With Lesson Planning

Why does it feel like I start every week organized, then somehow end it with a mile-long to-do list and lesson plans that still need fixing? In this episode, I’m answerin

232. Chemistry Scope and Sequence: How and Why I Teach Chemistry the Way That I Do

Chemistry can be one of the most rewarding courses to teach, and in this episode I’m sharing why! I walk you through the scope and sequence I use in my yearlong chemistry