186. True Life: I Am a Science Teacher Who Hates Labs

Do you find yourself absolutely dreading lab days? If so, you’re in good company. I’m kicking off a new series of Teacher True Life Confessions, and today’s episode is inspired by several of you who were brave enough to admit that you HATE lab days. I’m sharing why labs feel so overwhelming and practical ways to make them less chaotic and more effective. You’ll learn how to select labs for quality over quantity, build in breathing room, train your students for smoother experiences, and simplify grading!

Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode186

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• Labs When Limited Free Course 
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• Secondary Science Simplified Course Bundle
• Ecosystem in a Bottle 
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Related Episodes:

• Episode 74, My #1 Way to Simplify Future Lab Days
• Episode 105, What Happened When I Stopped Assigning Formal Lab Reports
• Episode 131, End of Year Resource Audit

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