From the lab to the classroom: collaboration incorporates emerging science into K-12 lessons

Using research on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or “forever chemicals”) as a foundation, a science education team brought together high school science teachers and researchers to co-create lessons for NC students that incorporate cutting-edge, locally relevant data. This session kicks off with a brief introduction, highlighting the mutual benefits of collaboration among teachers and scientists. We will then move into a panel discussion featuring a teacher, a PFAS researcher and a university educator on what they’ve learned from working together and the value of developing educational materials that feature a real-world issue facing NC communities. This session is presented by the Center for Public Engagement with Science in the UNC Institute for the Environment.

Presenters: Lynn Chesnut, Jolan Motyka & Dana Haine, Center for Public Engagement with Science, UNC Institute for the Environment; Kyle McQuillan, Innovate Carolina

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