Secondary Science Simplified™

Secondary Science Simplified™

Rebecca Joyner, High School Science Teacher

Episodes 225
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2021
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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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.

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224. Keeping Students’ Attention Engaged - Without Killing Yourself to Do It

Mar 03, 2026 39m

“I’m pouring everything I have into keeping my students engaged… and I’m completely drained, but nothing is changing.” If that thought has been running through your head, you are not alone. In this…

224. Keeping Students’ Attention Engaged - Without Killing Yourself to Do It

Mar 02, 2026 39m

“I’m pouring everything I have into keeping my students engaged… and I’m completely drained, but nothing is changing.” If that thought has been running through your head, you are not alone. In this…

223. What to Do When Students Simply Won’t Do Their Work

Feb 23, 2026 20m

When students flat-out refuse to work, it can feel impossible to stay in control. In this episode, I tackle what you can actually do when encouragement isn’t enough and resistance takes over. Instead…

222. What to Do With Fast Finishers - Managing Different Students’ Paces

Feb 16, 2026 19m

Fast finishers can throw your whole class off pace when you’re already feeling behind. In this episode, I share how to manage fast finishers during notes, practice, labs, projects, and tests without…

221. Pacing Panic - What to Do When You Are So Far Behind Where You Thought You’d Be

Feb 09, 2026 31m

Pacing panic hits hard this time of year, and if you’re feeling behind (again), this episode is for you. I revisit the ever-relevant issue of pacing, helping you assess whether you’re truly behind or…

220. Biology Scope and Sequence: How and Why I Teach Biology the Way That I Do

Feb 02, 2026 30m

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…

219. Study Guides for High School Science Classes

Jan 26, 2026 26m

Something I realized early in my teaching career is that most students have absolutely no clue how to prepare for tests! That's why I'm diving into how intentional study guides can actually teach…

218. 3 Things to Stop Doing This Semester

Jan 19, 2026 19m

I’ve sat through a lot of professional development over the years, and I don’t remember a single one that ever took something off my plate - it was always more! That’s why this episode exists: to…

217. How to Regain Control Mid-Year: Resetting Your Classroom Management

Jan 12, 2026 17m

Mid-year is when the cracks start to show - expectations fade, routines get sloppy, and classroom management feels heavier than it should. In this episode, I share why you can reset classroom…

216. Simple Goal Setting for the New Semester

Jan 05, 2026 20m

The “new year, fresh start” energy feels exciting, but can also be overwhelming! This episode cuts through the noise with a refreshingly simple approach to goal setting. Instead of complicated…

215. A Systematic and Scientific Approach to Parent Communication With Guest Amanda Farrar

Dec 29, 2025 50m

It's time to hear the top episode of 2025, and it’s easy to see why this was a crowd favorite! I’m joined by high school chemistry and physics teacher Amanda Farrar, who shares her system for parent…

214. Practical Scientific Inquiry Teaching Strategies

Dec 22, 2025 34m

Our second most-listened-to episode of 2025 dives into inquiry-based teaching and why it’s essential, even when students push back. I break inquiry down into practical, classroom-ready strategies,…

213. Everything You Need to Know About Teaching AP Biology With Tiffany of AP Bio Penguins

Dec 15, 2025 58m

As we continue our end-of-year countdown, week three highlights one of 2025’s top episodes featuring Tiffany of AP Bio Penguins, an AP Biology teacher with 13 years of experience and a passion for…

212. 6 Preps, EOC Review, Biology and Work/Life Balance With Guest Macee Huseman

Dec 08, 2025 37m

In December, we’re airing the top five most-played episodes of the year - and this conversation with Macee Huseman easily earned its spot! As a one-woman science department juggling six preps and…

211. 5 Differentiation Tips for High Achievers in Your High School Science Classroom

Dec 01, 2025 25m

December is here, and we’re kicking off the month by bringing back your most-loved, most-listened-to episodes of Secondary Science Simplified to make the holiday chaos feel a little lighter! This…

210. 4 Ways AI Can Support You in Your Secondary Classroom

Nov 24, 2025 12m

AI may be getting better every day, but it’s still not coming for my job anytime soon - because, well…it struggles with science! While it can’t write a reliable test or answer key, it can make…

209. Anatomy Scope and Sequence: How and Why I Teach Anatomy the Way That I Do

Nov 17, 2025 24m

Anatomy holds a special place in my heart, and in this episode, I share how I teach it and why I designed the It’s Not Rocket Science® Anatomy curriculum the way I did. I focus on sparking curiosity,…

208. 5 Tips for How to Lesson Plan While Managing Constant Disruptions

Nov 10, 2025 24m

Are constant disruptions messing up your perfectly planned weeks? You’re not alone! When I taught at small schools in particular, it often felt like every week held a new disruption. Between spirit…

207. Dealing With Combative Parents - 6 Tips and 2 Warnings

Nov 03, 2025 30m

No matter how far we are into the school year, those dreaded surprise parent emails can still hit your inbox, often full of big emotions and even bigger accusations. In this episode, I’m diving into…

206. PRIME TIMES® - Everything You Need to Know

Oct 27, 2025 49m

Today’s the day! I’m finally doing a deep dive into my number one classroom procedure: PRIME TIMES®. I share the origin story, why they’re essential for classroom management and formative assessment,…

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