Episode Details

Summary:

Shawn and Troy discuss teachers, certifications, AI, and more. Dave shares advice for new Science teachers. 

Jokes:

Whoever’s job it is to perforate these paper towels they just aren’t cutting it

What’s the difference between a fly and a bird? 

A bird can fly, but a fly can’t bird.

The KFC Bluesky account only follows 11 people: the 5 Spice Girls and 6 guys named Herb, because of their ‘secret blend’ of 11 herbs and spices.

So if a bishop and archbishop cross paths, do they have to fight to the death?

People saying boo! to their friends has risen by 85% in the last year.

That’s a frightening statistic.

A ton is heavy, but not backwards.

What part of the bread factory do lobsters work in?

The crust station.

Middle School Science Minute  

by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com)

K12Science Podcast: Advice for New Science Teachers

I was recently reading the November 24, 2025 NSTA Blog, a publication of the National Science Teaching Association.

 In this blog I read an article written by Jason Strohl. He wrote an article entitled “Embrace the Chaos: Advice for New Science Teachers.”

Jason interviewed Madeline Grygiel, a science instructional support teacher for the Richmond (Virginia) Public Schools.  The article shares four keys to successful science teaching:

1. Redefine what science looks like
2. Connect lessons to the real world
3. Collaborate with fellow educators and professional organizations
4. Remember your “Why”

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