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 equal parts overwhelmed. I’ve been there! In this episode, I’m sharing the six biggest tips I wish someone had handed me before stepping into my first AP classroom, from navigating the overwhelm and letting go of perfectionism to creating a solid plan and teaching with confidence. My goal is simple: to help you feel more equipped than overwhelmed, and more excited than scared, as you step into this new role!

➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode236

Resources Mentioned:

• Podcast Playlist: Teaching AP Science!
• INRS Units
• INRS Full Year Curriculum
• Blog Post: Teaching AP Biology for the First Time 
• 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:

• Episode 137, Work/Life Balance as a Mom and AP Teacher with Guest Kimberly Leary
• Episode 142, Reflections From a First-Year AP Teacher with Guest Laura Tice
• Episode 213, Everything You Need to Know About Teaching AP Biology with Tiffany of AP Bio Penguins