[Grace Lynch]

Hi Donal,

Thank you for your response!

I agree, allowing students to see how small actions can make a big impact is a great way for them practice small sustainable exercises in their day to day life allowing them to grow into responsible adults.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Sean,

Thank you for your response!

 

It is great to hear how there’s such a strong sustainable attitude in your school! It is great for the students to witness these practices firsthand.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Laura,

Thank you for your response!

Asking students to describe the different features of seafood is a great way to allow them to explore seafood in a non-pressurised way!

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Sean,

Thank you for your response!

A seafood tasting day sounds like a great way to introduce seafood in a way that is non-pressurised and allows the students to explore it in a fun and engaging way.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Gemma,

Thank you for your response,

Asking students to identify food labels in the supermarket is a great way to re-consolidate what they’ve already learned in the classroom and ties it to real life situations such as doing a grocery shop. It is fantastic to consolidate what they’ve already learned in the classroom making it all the more relevant and meaningful.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Eimear,

Thank you for your response!

It is great to hear how you plan on bringing this to a whole school level. Involving the parents is a great way to consolidate learning in the household.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Geraldine,

Thanks for your response!

It is great to hear how you plan on using these resources in your classroom. Allowing the students to make links between the learning material and the places surrounding them- making it all the more relevant and meaningful for them!

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Rachel,

Thank you for your response!

I particularly like the idea of the students to be given an area of fictional coastline and map the best locations suited to aquaculture sites. We practice something like in our school visits and it is a great way to practice cross-curricular learning.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Christine,

Thank you for your response.

Social license activities such as debates and role play develop critical thinking, communication and empathy. Making this all the more relevant to real world learning.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Laura,

Thank you for your response!

I think that’s really valuable approach. There are a wide of variety of opportunities in so many different fields such as marine science, conservation, engineering, technology, fisheries, aquaculture, tourism and many more.

It is great for young students to have this information.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Catherine,

Thank you for such a well-detailed contribution!

I really enjoyed reading your reflection. It’s fantastic to see how many sustainability initiatives are happening within your local community and how you are using these real-life examples to engage your pupils. The work around the River Deel, biodiversity and rainwater harvesting provides excellent opportunities for children to see how sustainability can make a real difference to their local environment.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Leanne,

Thank you for your response!

I would have to agree! Learning about seafood nutrition provides a great opportunity to teach students about healthy eating while also introducing the importance of sustainability. I like the idea of using simple recipes and practical activities, as these can make learning about nutrients and healthy food choices more engaging and meaningful for pupils.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hello Cormac,

Thank you for your response!

I particularly like the idea of pupils comparing seafood packaging and nutritional information, as it would make the learning practical and relevant. Exploring seafood as a natural source of important nutrients could also help children make informed choices about their diets.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Niamh,

Thank you for your response!

I particularly like your suggestion of using SSE to develop a whole-school approach, as sharing ideas and building consistency across class levels could really strengthen STEM teaching. The focus on collaboration, problem-solving and Ireland’s marine environment makes the learning both practical and relevant for pupils.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Leanne,

Thank you for your response!

I would definitely agree that  the ARC resources provide excellent opportunities to connect STEM learning with real-world issues. I particularly like your idea of pupils investigating marine litter and designing solutions, as this would develop problem-solving, creativity and teamwork while also promoting environmental awareness.

Grace

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