Secondary Science Simplified™ 176. Teaching AP Biology, Exam Review, FRQ Prep and MORE With Tiffany of AP Bio Penguins
AP Biology comes with big challenges—pacing, labs, and preparing students for that exam. But today’s guest, Tiffany from AP Bio Penguins, is here to help! Tiffany shares her best strategies for structuring class time, simplifying labs, and making test prep less stressful, all while keeping students engaged. She also reveals her advice for grading smarter (not harder!) and creating free, accessible resources to support all learners. Whether you're a seasoned AP Bio teacher or tackling the course for the first time, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you teach with more confidence. Don't forget to check out the resources linked below, and happy Cinco de Bio! 🎉
➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode176
Resources Mentioned:
- AP Bio Penguins
- 396 Page Review Guide
- AP Bio CED
- AP Bio Penguins Instagram
- AP Bio Penguins YouTube
- Become an AP Reader
- AP Review Notebook
- Blank Files for Review Notebook
- National AP Bio FB Group
- BioInteractive
- Learn.Genetics
- Never Work Harder Than Your Students and Other Principles of Great Teaching, by Robyn R. Jackson
- Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.
- Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.science
- Send me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com
- Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.
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