Sci Sparks
Need a quick spark to ignite curiosity in your classroom? Sci Sparks is our bite-sized video series designed to share spectacular science fast. Perfect for perfect for brain breaks or science warm-ups, these videos are available on YouTube. Subscribe to McWane Science Center’s channel to get the newest episode as soon as it airs!
McWane on the Web Programs
Plug the excitement of McWane directly into your classroom with our live stream and recorded sessions led by expert educators.
Dissection Live
Explore animal specimens inside and out as we investigate the structure and function of preserved organs and organisms like squid, frogs, sheep brains, and cow eyes.
On Demand: Recorded Shark Dissections New!
Options:
- External Anatomy
- Internal Anatomy: Heart & Liver
- Internal Anatomy: Intestine & Stomach
Surgical Systems New!
See the human body like you’ve never seen it before with footage from a real surgery! No scrubs or scalpel required, this program connects students with medical professionals from the UAB Department of surgery to explore human anatomy, surgical tools, and future STEM careers.
Options:
- Live Stream – Offered on a limited basis and scheduled around the surgeons’ availability.
- (New) On Demand – Watch a recorded session when it works for your schedule.
Pricing Plans*
FAQs for On Demand Dissections and Surgical Systems
Fill out the appropriate request form to select your week and session preferences. Our team will follow up to confirm details and submit your request to our Reservations Department for booking. You’ll receive a confirmation email with your unique video link the week before your scheduled access window begins.
Each session is licensed per teacher. That means the participating teacher can stream the video for all of their classes, whether that’s 20 students in a single class or 120 across multiple periods throughout the day.
Yes. Every teacher who books the program will receive a unique, private streaming link. This link is tied to their session and should not be shared with other teachers or classrooms.
Absolutely! If you teach multiple class periods, you are welcome to use your link as many times as needed during your assigned access week.
Each teacher receives access to the video for 5 consecutive school days to give flexibility to integrate the program into your schedule.
Yes! Teachers will be able to submit student questions to the Education team for both On Deman Dissections and On Demand Surgical Systems after viewing the program.
