[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

[Grace Lynch]

Hi  Eimear , It looks like your response may have been generated with the help of an AI tool. While AI can be helpful for drafting ideas or exploring different ways to express your thinking, it is important that your forum post reflects your own understanding and engagement with the course content. We would appreciate if you could take a moment to revisit your post and revise as needed.

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Stephanie,

Thank you for your response to Module 4!

I agree as an island we should make more use of food from the sea. Seafood is often overlooked as an option for kids lunchboxes which is a shame as so nutritious! Hopefully making the students more aware of its many benefits in the classroom will help to promote it in the future. I like the idea of cooking demos, it may inspire some students to take a culinary role within the seafood and marine sector in their career path.

 

Thank you,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Eimear,

Thank you for your response to Module 4!

I like how you have outlined here just how versatile the nutrition of seafood can be. From implementation into SPHE with how nutritious it can be and how that can support your well-being. In Geography how different species of seafood are produced in different areas due to the local physical factors and biologically in Science how these different nutrients will benefit your body. You could also include it in maths for example how many grams of protein per 100g of salmon and how to look for these measurements in the supermarket.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Liam,

Thank you for your response to Module 4!

I like the idea of seafood nutrition incorporation into PE. Seafood is naturally anti-inflammatory so it will aid recovery post exercise as well as the naturally high quality protein aiding muscle synthesis. The high Vitamin D content found in shellfish also helps to build healthy bones which decreases the likelihood of stress fractures occurring during sporting activities.

Thank you,

Grace

 

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Mercedes,

Thank you for your response to Module 5!

Using spaces within your locality is a great way to make the concepts relevant to the students. When they can see the effect of their actions in their surrounding environment I feel that the message is much easier to take home and makes the concepts that bit more digestible when they can take ownership of their learning through hands-on practices.

Thank you,

Grace

 

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