[Grace Lynch]

Hi Brian,

Thank you for your response to this module!

The presence of  aquaculture in Kerry is so strong! I myself worked on an oyster farm in Cromane and you can really see how the whole community gets involved as it is the means of livelihood for so many people that live here!

I love shining a light on these farmers who work so hard and take great pride in their seafood products. Festivals like Seafest in Cromane and Dingle Food festival are a great way to celebrate this tradition and part of our culture as an island.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Lorraine,

Thank you for you response to this module.

Strengthening the relevance between the classroom and real world application of these concepts is what we hope to do! Even things as simple as looking at food labels and picking up litter are ways that the students can become more environmentally aware!

Learning about the delicate eco-system in the ocean and how we can nourish this valuable resource as an island, is so important for the kids of today as hopefully it will promote eco-friendly habits to be practiced by the students into adulthood.

Thanks,

Grace

 

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Erin,

Thank you for your response to this Module!

Omega 3s are particularly important for the students to be aware of as it aids brain development, allowing them to reach their full potential as adults! Designing meal plans sounds like a great idea to implement what they learn from this topic into the context of their everyday life. Simple experiments such as testing the density of water wouldn’t require a million and one materials!

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Sylvia,

Thank you for your response to this Module!

Appreciating local resources is a great way to link nutrition and sustainability. Environmental awareness is a tool we could all use when selecting food products as produce that is sourced locally is likely to leave less of a carbon footprint, boosts local economy, strengthens community connection and the food is less likely to require preservatives and be more nutritious as the distance from farm to table is that bit shorter and is often harvested at peak ripeness.

Thank you,

Grace

 

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Sylvia,

Thank you for your response to this Module

All of these practical actions sound like a fantastic way to introduce sustainability to the students. I love the idea of planting pollinator-friendly flowers. You could use this in the context of science and explain the pollen cycle etc.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Caitlin,

Thank you for your response to Module 5

It is great to hear about the sustainable efforts being made at local level! A greenway would be a lovely addition and not only have they shown to benefit the environment but also people’s well-being. Linking the students surrounding environment to the lessons taught in the classroom is a great way to make it more relevant and easily digestible when introducing the concept of sustainability.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Stephanie,

Thank you for your response to Module 3!

I like the idea of going on fieldtrips! I feel that this would boost enthusiasm and engagement with the students and would also be a nice memory for them to look back on !

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Erin,

Thank you for your response to this module,

It is lovely to hear how you can integrate this into STEM teaching. Introducing these topics to the students through the medium of real-world problems makes it all the more relevant and engaging to the students.

School wide efforts are particularly helpful when addressing topics such as sustainability as it promotes a sense of social responsibility and overall community involvement.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi David,

Thank you for your response to this module!

I like the idea constructing graphs/visual charts to show economic growth/employment in a certain area because of the presence of Aquaculture farms. This may appeal to a visual style learner while also underlining the importance of aquaculture from a social and financial perspective.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Emma,

Thank you for your response to this module!

I like how you have linked this back to SPHE. Stewardship and social responsibility to protect the environment is a key take away from the final module of the day when we teach in the ARC. We hope that this would promote eco-friendly habits within the students that would make them feel that contribution is meaningful how ever small and that this would encourage sustainable choices into adulthood,

Thank you,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Erin,

Thank you for your response to module 1!

It is lovely to hear that you found the videos and interactive videos helpful. If you would like the ARC to visit your school, you can register at : BIM – Registration Form

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Sylvia,

Thank you very much for your in-depth and very detailed response to Module 2!

It is clear that you have put a lot of thinking into how to apply the resources from the ARC into your classroom. I really like the idea of this map plotting activity. The crossover between Mathematics and Geography is great for the over comprehension and consolidation of the information that is delivered to the students and employing such a hands on activity allows them to take a certain level of autonomy over their learning which I think would bolster engagement and enthusiasm.

Thanks,

Grace

 

[Grace Lynch]

Hi David,

Thank you for your response to Module 2!

All of your reasons are correct! Aquaculture can provide many opportunities either directly or indirectly to the area with which it is practiced. It offers a variety of jobs which can also decrease the effect of rural decline which allows for younger people in smaller communities to stay in less built-up rural areas.

Thank you,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Sylvia,

Thank you for your response to Module 3!

It is great to hear how you will use ARC resources to consolidate key skills in the STEM education Policy Statement. I especially like the way you mentioned that it is part of Ireland’s heritage. There are places like Clare Island in Clew Bay where eating salmon has become a tradition and it is an identifier of the community that live there. As an island, we should all make more of an effort to make ourselves aware of the many benefits of seafood.

Thank you

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Eimear,

Thank you for your response to Module 4,

 

The nutrition of seafood is such a versatile concept that many aspects can be examined across multiple subjects. This cross-curricular learning is great consolidate the knowledge the students learn and making it personal to them specifically with the importance of Omega 3s in young people’s diet as it aids brain development allowing the students to reach their full potential as adults.

Thanks,

Grace

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