Aha Moment

Team work. The excitement of asking new questions. The promise of discovery in a failed attempt.

It is hard to pin down one aha moment. If I had to, I would say the biggest for me was working on a team toward a common goal. I haven’t had much luck with team work in the past, but I really enjoyed working with my Paleo Team. I learned I didn’t have to rely solely on myself. My team was supportive and hardworking; different members could and would take the lead when necessary.

I want to remember the joy of collaboration and the satisfaction of a job well done as a team when I start planning for my students. I know they will need to be prepared individually so they can bring something to the table, but I want to remember to give them enough time to explore their world together. I also want to remember to be patient enough to let that happen. And to feel less like a fifth wheel and more like an observer and facilitator to that powerful moment when my students become citizen scientists.

Paleo Team 1

My Paleo Team