GeoTeach Training at McWane

Fifth grade science teachers, Susan Brandon and Ryan Minisman, attended GeoTeach this summer, a ten day training with an Earth Science focus, sponsored by UAB at the McWane Science Center. Participants learned from multiple science experts in the field who joined in Genius Lab personally or via Skype.

In the fossil archives at McWane, the resident paleontologist/archeologist displayed all of the rocks and fossils that have been discovered in Alabama that he is classifying.  They learned that Alabama has the most biodiversity of any state in the country and that scientists from all over the world come here to study our rocks and fossils.  They also learned about using science notebooks, implementing the new standards, and inquiry-based lessons.  The culminating activity was a field trip to Botanical Gardens to do field tests!  According to Ryan and Susan, the experience was outstanding.