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

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, weaving in three big themes, and prioritizing breadth over depth (hot take!). You’ll hear how this hands-on, student-centered curriculum engages learners with discovery stations, model-building, and real-world skills, all designed to make students fall in love with the human body.

➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode209

Resources Mentioned:

• Anatomy FULL YEAR Curriculum
• Anatomy Units
• Anatomy Discovery Stations Bundle 
• Anatomy Scope and Sequence Blog Post 
• FREE - Get the Anatomy Pacing Guide  
• 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  
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Related Episodes and Blog Posts:

• Episode 36, Teaching Anatomy: 5 Tips for the Best Year Ever!
• Episode 80, Strategizing Your Sequence: Curriculum Design Part 1
• Episode 99, How to Teach the Nervous and Endocrine Systems in Your Anatomy Class
• Blog Post: 5 Reasons It’s Not Rocket Science® Anatomy Curriculum Rocks!

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