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Episode 14: Inside the Unit: Atoms
Episode Summary
In this episode, Chem walks through a practical sequence for teaching Atomsāfrom subatomic particles to isotopes and average atomic massāplus why some topics donāt live in this unit (history of the...
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Episode 13: Parent Communication: A 6-Step Email & Call System (with Templates!)
Parent communication isnāt anyoneās favorite part of the job (hi, same šāāļø), but it can be calm, professional, and effective.
In this episode, I share a simple 6-step framework I use for emails and phone calls so...
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Episode 12: How the Lab Day Starter Kit Makes Labs Run Smoother
In this episode of The Confident Chemistry Teacher Podcast, Iām sharing how I used the Lab Day Starter Kit in my own classroom and why it made a āsimpleā lab run smoother and more meaningful for both me and my...
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Episode 11- Inside the Lab: Matter and Change Station Lab
Ep. 11 ā Inside the Lab: Matter & ChangeĀ
In this episode of The Confident Chemistry Teacher Podcast, Iām kicking off a new series: Inside the Lab. Today, Iām taking you inside my Matter & Change Labāan...
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Episode 10: 3 Ways AI Saved Me Time & Improved My Lessons This Week
AI is everywhere right now, but what does it really look like in a high school classroom?
In this episode of the Confident Chemistry Teacher Podcast, Iām sharing 3 practical ways I use ChatGPT to save time, reduce...
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Episode 9: Inside the Unit- Matter & Change
In this episode of The Confident Chemistry Teacher Podcast, Iām taking you inside the Matter & Change unitāone of the most important foundations for the rest of the year. This unit helps students:
Build...
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Episode 8: 3 Lab Shifts I Made to Improve Student Learning
In this episode of The Confident Chemistry Teacher Podcast, Iām sharing three powerful lab shifts that helped my students learn more deeply from hands-on activitiesāand stopped them from just āgoing through the...
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Episode 7: What I Do on the First Day in Chemistry Class
Today weāre hitting pause on the lab shifts and diving into something timely ā your very first day with students. If youāve ever dreaded starting the year with a dry syllabus read-through or found yourself doing all...
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Episode 6: Inside the Unit: Scientific Math- How I Use Sig Figs, Density, and Real-World Connections to Build Chemistry Confidence
šļø Episode 6: Inside the Unit ā Scientific Math How I Use Sig Figs, Density, and Real-World Connections to Build Chemistry Confidence
Show Notes:
In this episode, I break down my Scientific Math unitāa standalone...
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Episode 5: Classroom Jobs in High School Chemistry- How Student Jobs Can Empower Your Students and Streamline Your Day
How Student Jobs Can Empower Your Students and Streamline Your Day
Show Notes:
Student jobs arenāt just for elementary school ā theyāre a game-changer in high school Chemistry too!
In this episode, I share how...
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Episode 4: Inside the Unit: Lab Safety & First Lab Days- How I Teach Procedures, Set Safety Norms, and Start Labs with Confidence
š§ Episode 4 ā Inside the Unit: Lab Safety & First Lab Day
How I Teach Procedures, Set Safety Norms, and Start Labs with Confidence
Show Notes:
Labs are where the magic happens in Chemistry ā but only when...
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Episode 3: How I Plan My Year as a Chemistry Teacher- A Flexible Framework for Mapping Out a Meaningful School Year
š§ Episode 3 ā How I Plan My Year as a Chemistry Teacher- Flexible Framework for Mapping Out a Meaningful School Year
Show Notes:
Does planning the school year feel overwhelming? Or maybe you're a planner at heart but...
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