[Grace Lynch]

Hi Emma,

Thank you for your response to this module!

Simple cooking demos are a great idea. To try something different like oysters & mussels would certainly excite the students and give them a chance to get familiar with the smell, taste and visuals of seafood. Cooking demos will also give your school a chance to take a look at seafood labelling. To comprehend different labels and what they mean, where and how the food is sourced can link to nutrition and sustainability is an important skill the students can learn and bring into adulthood (and even practice in the backdrop of a grocery story with their parents!).

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi David,

Thank you for you response to this module!

Highlighting the importance of a high protein diet in particular for the students involved in Sports is so beneficial as it makes these concepts personal and tangible to the students themselves. Salmon in particular also has a natural anti-inflammatory nature which is great for muscle repair post-exercise as well.

Integrating this into the classroom through the subject of History is a fantastic idea. Even using the old Irish story of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Salmon of Knowledge is a great way to get them excited about the many benefits of seafood. Linkages between brain health and salmon going back to Celtic times existed even then and can highlight just how much it has society and modern civilisation as whole to evolve into what it is today.

Thanks,

Grace

 

 

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Caitlin,

Thank you for your response to this module!

I like how you have mentioned the incorporation of seafood nutrition into Science, this could also be taught in P. E.  Students who are involved in sports may be interested in the anti-inflammatory benefits of seafood. It is especially important post – intensive exercise sessions, as well how it promotes protein synthesis and is important for muscle recovery as you have mentioned here.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Eileen,

Thank you for your response to this module!

Seafood is so nutritious and is rich source of nutrients from iron, zinc and  selenium (to name a few). Omega 3 in particular is so important for the brain development of young children so they can reach their full potential as adults. It is important that this is taught in the classroom so they know the benefits of consuming healthy food at an early age.

Learning about food labelling is beneficial to people of all ages and is a great skill to learn early on so that it becomes natural to practice as the students grow into adulthood. Making choices like this even in the setting of grocery store consolidates what the students have learnt in the classroom and it is another great opportunity for them to take autonomy over their learning and apply it to their day to day life.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Coleen,

Thank you for your response to this module!

I like the idea of giving the students an opportunity to research the the nutrition of seafood for themselves. This could be done by assigning the students with a species each and charting the amount of nutrients per 100g for example. Linking seafood production back to their local environments increases the relevancy of the topic and makes it all the more tangible and relatable for the students when they can see it for themselves in their day to day life.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Orla,

Thank you for your response to this module!

I like the idea of food sampling and getting the students used to the different tastes, smells and visuals of seafood. I myself was a very picky eater and would definitely have benefited from such an activity in primary school.

It is such a great addition to anyone’s diet no matter their age but the presence of Omega 3s is particularly important to younger students as it aids brain development allowing for them to reach their full potential as adults.

Asking local seafood producers is a great way to being the concepts and topics within these lessons to life. We have found guest speakers to be brilliant on the ARC and they often generate great enthusiasm and excitement amongst the children. It is especially effective if the guest speaker is from their local area, as it increases the relevancy of what they are saying and makes it all the more tangible and relatable for the students.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Natasha,

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 charts sounds like a great idea to implement what they learn from this topic into the context of their everyday life.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Cian,

Thank you for your response to this module!

I really like the idea of simple cookery demos! It gives the students a chance to make it personal to them and they can add or take away ingredients depending on their own particular taste and what appeals to them. It sounds like it would be a very memorable experience and it would be easy to underline the importance of nutritious choices in our diets as this activity plays out.

Thanks,

Grace

• This reply was modified 10 months, 2 weeks ago by Grace Lynch.

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Eileen,

Thank you for your response to this module!

The variety of opportunities for employment within the aquaculture industry is crucial to smaller rural communities as it allows for younger people to stay within less built up areas rather than moving to larger cities like Cork and Dublin in order to find a liveable income. Preventing rural  decline is just one of the many socio-economic benefits of aquaculture.

Thanks,

Grace

 

 

 

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Emma,

Thank you for your response to this module!

The socio-economic benefits of aquaculture is crucial to smaller coastal communities. Aquaculture can decrease the extent of rural decline by providing job opportunities to the younger people in the area which allows them to stay in these areas that are less built up rather than moving to larger cities like Cork and Dublin. You are correct in saying that it supports employment directly but it also provides employment opportunities indirectly for example mechanics who would be needed to repair machinery.

Thanks,

Grace

 

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Ailbhe,

Thank you for your response to this module!

The idea local geographical conditions of the West Coast are perfect for fish farming. Strong currents coming in from the Atlantic are perfect for salmon farming while sheltered intertidal zones dotted around the West coast are suitable for oyster farming.

The filter feeding of the shellfish is great for the surrounding waters as they can remove excess nitrogen and particulate matter increasing the water quality of the marine areas with which they are grown. It is a win-win for the farmers and environmentalists as the farmers do not have to be food for them and the are beneficial to marine ecosystems with which they are grown in.

Thanks,

Grace

[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

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