[Grace Lynch]

Hi Eimear,

Thank you for your response to this module!

I like how you have included the idea of seeing aquaculture through the perspective of multiple groups from farmers to environmentalists. It is important to see all sides of the dice!

Learning about aquaculture can benefit students in inland counties just as much as students living in coastal areas . Even outings as simple as grocery shopping provide an opportunity to create these linkages between seafood production and the person themselves. Making sustainable and informed choices is what will keep this valuable resource nourished and in good condition for generations to come!

Thanks,

Grace

 

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Orla,

Thank you for your response to this module!

If you would like the ARC to visit your school please feel free to register at: BIM – Registration Form

 

Thank you,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Orla,

Thank you for your response to this module!

I agree I think that every child in Ireland should have the opportunity to learn about aquaculture no matter their proximity to the coast. Even outings as simple as going grocery shopping are an opportunity to form linkages between being acting sustainably and learning about seafood production in Ireland and how to make decisions that not only are beneficial from a nutritional standpoint but are also eco-friendly. It is never too early to learn about ‘where your food comes from’ as you have said yourself here.

The material is so versatile that it can tie in with a multitude of subjects and you are correct in saying it promotes hands-on learning! Simple projects such as arts and crafts, poster making and story-telling are a fantastic way to convey the importance of aquaculture in Ireland to younger audiences.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Lorraine,

Thank you for your response to this module!

It is fantastic to hear how you believe these resources will enrich your teaching.

In regards to the misinformation susceptibly,I think sometimes there can be a fear of the unknown. However once the students have the knowledge we equip them with on the ARC, I wholeheartedly believe that they leave the ARC not only as some of the youngest aquaculture experts in the country 🙂 , but also feeling a closer sense of connection to their community if they are living in area where aquaculture practice is common.

It is great to hear how this can be beneficial to you in your teaching.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Cian,

Thank you for your response to this module!

I really like how you are thinking about how these resources can be used across the whole school! It allows for unified learning targets, accountability and inclusivity.

Thank you,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Catriona,

Thank you for your response to Module 3!

I appreciate how much thought you have put into these lesson plans. I especially like the idea of visiting a site. I think that trips outside of the classroom are not only great for the overall digestion of the material as it allows the students to see aquaculture in its natural context but also I think looking back on my own experience in school, those days out are what I remember and have stuck with me into adulthood. Associating what they have learnt with a happy memory may inspire some students to even take a career path in the marine and seafood sector.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Natasha,

Thank you for your response to this module!

I like your take on a school-wide effort! It is so important to follow up on what the students learned after the visit from the ARC pod itself that I really appreciate how you have considered a way to integrate these concepts long-term.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Aoife,

Thank you for your response to this module!

Taste the Atlantic is another campaign that ties tourism and seafood production together nicely. It supports smaller communities along the Atlantic coast  bringing income and opportunities to area that have smaller populations and often times would not have geographical conditions to support traditional farming which makes it all the more beneficial for the people that live there!

Thanks,

Grace

 

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Natasha,

Thank you for your response to this module!

You are correct in saying these local conditions breathe life into these rural communities. They support aquaculture where rural decline can be prevented as you have mentioned here supporting the younger members in more isolated regions by providing a wide variety of job opportunities!

It is very important for us as an island to nurture this valuable resource and make sure it is in good condition for generations to come!

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Brian,

Thank you for your response to this module!

I agree! Sometimes there is fear in the unknown but knowledge is power and I think that the students living in area near aquaculture sites who might not be 100% up to speed with the goings on there feel an even closer connection to their community once they leave the ARC as a young aquaculture expert 🙂

Students living far from the sea have so much to benefit from learning about the seafood and marine sector as well from nutrition, to geography and sustainability; there truly is something in it for everyone. Even as you said yourself consuming seafood is a link in and of itself and they can support this resource by practicing eco-friendly habits.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Cian.

Thank you for your response to this module!

I agree that brining the concepts associated with aquaculture can raise awareness around sustainability. On a typical day on the ARC we finish with a lesson on Sustainability in the hopes that it will promote eco-friendly habits within the students that they can carry into adulthood!

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Aoife,

Thank you for your response to this module!

I like the idea of using debates in the classroom. It gives them an opportunity to think for themselves and take ownership of their opinion. Guest speakers have been very successful on the ARC itself and always generate great enthusiasm and excitement amongst the students, especially if it is someone from their local community as it helps to make the concepts more relevant to the student.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hello,

Thank you for your response to this Module!

I like how you have pointed out how important it is to talk about local Irish produce. As an island it only makes sense for us to support the seafood producers on our doorstep and contribute to our local economy.

The ‘Eye Spy’ activity in the Supermarket is an easy and accessible way to make students more aware of where their food comes from. It also gives them a sense of responsibility to choose food products that are not only beneficial to them but the world around them.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Lorraine,

Thank you for your response to Module 4!

Food literacy is such an underrated skill and can be taught across different subjects. For example in Mathematics it can be applied through real-life numerical questions such as the amount of protein per 100g in a salmon fillet, in Science it can be explored from a biological perspective and how different nutrients effect our bodies, even in SPHE how eating a balanced diet effects your well-being. I especially like the idea of ‘Seafood Superpowers’. Fuelling their bodies with the correct nutrients allows for them to reach their full potential and feel their best which is a superpower in and of itself 🙂

Reading food labels is an important practice that can be carried out in the day to day life of anyone not just the students! It encourages us to make healthy choices not only for ourselves but the environment around us.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hello,

Thank you for your response to Module 2!

Using the local features of an area is key when deciding where to place the aquaculture site. Whether it be a deep water environment for the salmon or mussel farm or a sheltered intertidal zone for our oysters.

The role of aquaculture in sustaining smaller rural communities is vital. Many of these areas do not geographically support traditional farming along the West coast i.e., poor soil health, steep slopes etc. So it makes aquaculture and harvesting in the sea all that more important. The marine and seafood sector provide a variety of jobs either directly or indirectly which allows for younger people to stay in these areas, preventing rural decline.

The information is so versatile as you have mentioned here that it can be taught across multiple different subjects. This increases the overall comprehension of the concepts, as transferable problem solving skills can be applied for example map reading can tie geography and mathematics together by assessing graphs but also analysing the physical features of an area.

Thank you,

Grace

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