Welcome to Roots L.E.A.D. to Results—a weekly podcast that brings soul-deep encouragement to educators who are tired of surviving and ready to serve from a place of alignment, clarity, and conviction.
I’m Lisa Karosas—science teacher, curriculum designer, and believer that classrooms change when teachers are rooted.
This podcast is my own accountability check-in: a chance to slow down, reflect on the bigger picture, and disciple through my daily work right alongside you.
Each week follows a simple rhythm—L.E.A.D.—
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L: Let Go & Lead Yourself
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E: Establish Rhythms that Sustain You
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A: Align with What Actually Matters
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D: Disciple Through Your Daily Work
Through scripture, storytelling, and reflections on the realities of teaching, this podcast will help you reconnect with your calling, rediscover your voice, and refocus your energy on what matters most—not just in your classroom, but in your life.
Whether you're a science teacher or not, if you're craving grounded leadership, grace-filled persistence, and a reminder that you're not alone—you’re in the right place.
Let’s grow the roots that lead to lasting results.
Episodes
Apr 11, 2024
Apr 11, 2024
22 min
Let's create a culture of curiosity in our classrooms by adding COMFORTABLE STRUGGLE to all the lesson plans in our science curriculum!
This episode will refresh what you remember about depth of knowledge and why it's important to our instructional design. Then, I'll explain exactly how the scientific method -- especially observation and inferences in science -- perfectly complement traditional hierarchies of understanding.
My hope is that, when you're finished listening, you'll feel inspired to increase student engagement through active learning that's rooted in scientific principles and skills. WHEN YOU TAKE ACTION to make that transformation toward a more student-centered culture, you'll make thinking visible in your middle school or high school science classroom.
Here's what to expect:
00:00 A familiar story from *your* classroom!
01:52 A *personal* story about higher-order thinking and DOK
04:03 What is higher-order thinking? (a review of taxonomies)
12:11 Why higher-order thinking and science go together like PB&J
16:45 Science practice as a taxonomy
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Start your trek from talk to tech with my EdTech Essentials guide to active learning in science: https://labineverylesson.com/essentials
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:
The Blackburn-response article referenced in this video: https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-response-thoughts-on-the-meaning-of-rigor/2012/03
The Active Learning Action Plan: https://labineverylesson.com/activeplan
The Digital Instructional Design Studio: https://labineverylesson.com/studio
Done-For-You micro2MACRO Chemistry Curriculum: https://labineverylesson.com/5-free-chem-lessons
My TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lab-In-Every-Lesson#
CONTACT ME by email at lisa@labineverylesson.com!
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