232. Chemistry Scope and Sequence: How and Why I Teach Chemistry the Way That I Do

About this episode

Rebecca Joyner shares her approach to teaching chemistry, focusing on the curriculum's scope and sequence, and the importance of depth in learning.

Chemistry can be one of the most rewarding courses to teach, and in this episode I’m sharing why! I walk you through the scope and sequence I use in my yearlong chemistry curriculum, how I break down major topics so students build confidence step by step, and why I prioritize depth over rushing through standards. We’ll also cover the big themes that connect chemistry all year long, plus what makes my curriculum especially supportive for teachers through flexible labs, differentiation, and int...

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Host: Rebecca Joyner

Topics covered

• chemistry curriculum
• scope and sequence
• teaching strategies
• student confidence
• flexible labs
• differentiation

Keywords

• chemistry
• curriculum
• teaching
• education
• student engagement
• labs
• differentiation

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