Table 3 Selected scientists’ responses to sub-question 1(a)

• Yes. I learned how lesson plans were created, the standards they had to adhere to and how to explain a complicated subject to someone with no or very little prior knowledge on the topic and make it fun, engaging and learn from it

• Yes, I became more aware of the importance of classroom management and teaching to learning standards, such as NGSS and Florida's Sunshine State Standards

• Yes. As a scientist, I did not have much experience in understanding how/what K12 educators need for meaningful collaboration

• GABI-RET is pioneering teaching experiences that allow not only K12 teachers but also scientists, like myself, to become better learners and communicators through collaboration thus producing more effective

• Absolutely- I am now much more aware of the opportunities and limitations associated with teaching at the K-12 level, as well as the power of engagement through interactions with the scientific community and hands on field based learning

• Definitely, I am primarily a museum curator/ researcher and do very little teaching at any level, but mostly college not K-12. It was great working in the field with the middle and high school science teachers and experiencing their excitement to learn new things. I suppose the most important thing I learned was how important field and hands-on experiences are to teaching