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 Resources:Labs When Limited Free Course Labs Virtual PD Mini-Course Secondary Science Simplified Course BundleEcosystem in a Bottle Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com  Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts. Related Episodes:Episode 74, My #1 Way to Simplify Future Lab DaysEpisode 105, What Happened When I Stopped Assigning Formal Lab ReportsEpisode 131, End of Year Resource Audit