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The Science Teacher's Playbook

Bethany Badesso

The Science Teacher's Playbook is your go-to resource for making science education engaging, effective, and exciting! Hosted by an experienced middle school science teacher, curriculum leader, and doctoral candidate, this podcast is packed with practical strategies, fresh ideas, and expert insights to help you bring science to life in your classroom. Whether you're looking for hands-on activities, three-dimensional teaching strategies, or ways to boost student engagement, this podcast has you covered. Tune in and get ready to level up your science teaching—one episode at a time!

  • 45 episodes
  • Updated Apr 16, 2025

Episodes45

  • Oct 19, 2022 · 9 min

    3. The Scientific Method is Dead…now what?

    For generations, the scientific method has been the "go to" method for teaching real science in the classroom. But what it has really done, is take out the problem solving and thinking processes that are at the heart of science exploration. In this episode we will explore the scientific method's flaws and discuss better methods to help our students understand science for the real world. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to check out the website www.mrsbadessoteaches.com SHOW NOTES Follow on social: Instagram: @MrsBadessoTeaches Facebook: MrsBadessoTeaches Sign up for our email list here: https://forms.gle/yb2imYRH3zC4PdXh7

  • Oct 12, 2022 · 12 min

    2. Quick Tips for Classroom Organization

    An organized classroom is not only beneficial for the teacher, it is also a great way to help students! In this episode, I'm going to share my top 5 tips for organizing your classroom for you and your students! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to check out our website for show notes, links, resources & freebies! www.mrsbadessoteaches.com Follow on social: Instagram: @MrsBadessoTeaches Facebook: MrsBadessoTeaches Sign up for our email list here: https://forms.gle/yb2imYRH3zC4PdXh7

  • Oct 5, 2022 · 11 min

    1. Science Teaching: Are we doing it wrong?

    At the heart of science lies discovery. Scientists ask a question or encounter a problem and seek to discover the answer or ask more questions. So why do we teach science in the opposite way? Today we are going to discuss traditional teaching methods and why they are no longer working in today's classroom. Website Show Notes

  • Sep 30, 2022 · 5 min

    0. Welcome!

    With multiple degrees and over 20 years of teaching experience, Beth is a science expert ready to help teachers from Pre-K to high school redefine their classrooms. Bringing back a love for teaching and immersing students in engaging science, she will help you bring your science teaching to a new level. Website Link

  • May 17, 2022 · 37 sec

    Trailer

    Welcome to Ready, Set Science! A podcast for science teachers who are tired of boring lessons and less than stellar student engagement. I'm Beth, a middle school science teacher with over 16 years of teaching experience. I'm here to help you make your science teaching student centered and engaging with simple tricks and tips. If you are ready to take your teaching to the next level with minds on, 3 dimensional approaches to learning, then you are in the right place. Are you ready? Get set! Let's teach science!