Alex McF

Pre-service teacher | UON | 📚🎓

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

@Imindecisive_ Beeswax wraps are a great alternative! I try to use reusable dishcloths over paper towel where I can! This is a great article that has some more alternatives we can try.
https://t.co/w869HfAP4i

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

I love this idea as a way to educate students to make simple and sustainable swaps in our everyday lives! What will you swap to make your day more sustainable? #SDG12 #UONTeach #Educ4750

[Corrallee Joy @MissJoyTweets]

Coloured pencils made from recycled newspaper, pens made from cardboard and notebooks made from recycled paper @Coles I think I'll get my students to investigate sustainable swaps for everyday products. #SDG12 #UoNTeach #Educ4750

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

@AshGlen5 Glad to hear it thanks for your feedback.

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

What are your thoughts on Bees and their role in sustainable environments? Bees would be a wonderful asset to bring to a school as they come with an endless amount of educational opportunities. #trade #farmtoplate #STEM #SDG12 #UonTeach #Educ4750
https://t.co/VirFRv84bB #sdg12

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

@Steven56309899 Love your thinking!

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

Repurposing textiles is a great way to avoid textile waste. Pet toys are very creative! Rag rugs are also a great way to #upcycle and #repurpose old garments that might be beyond repair. #UonTeach #Educ4750 #sdg12 https://t.co/NHQHGqcNxT

[Not.a.Fakir @EDaprano]

@StyleVoyager_ @SustainTrends ...and REPURPOSING!
Book covers, pet toys, soft&coarse rags, hangers for moth repel&charcoal air cleaner (poke teeny holes😉).
Sun bonnets like my granny made!

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

@Steven56309899 @IsabellaCrowe5 Thanks, let me know how the lesson goes.

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

This is a great resource thanks @IsabellaCrowe5! A fun activity that we could try with our students is the collection process and then creation of roller coasters. This could be linked to a variety of KLAs such as Art and Science! https://t.co/0fBs7NUp7L #SDG12 #UonTeach

[Isabella Crowe @IsabellaCrowe5]

Take a look at this video of ways we can up-cycle plastic. This is a good classroom tool to spark creative thinking among students. Facilitate the conversation. What old materials do you have at home that you could upcycle? #SDG12 #EDUC4750 https://t.co/bqz2ErQTkD

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

@Steven56309899 Absolutely, Bees are essential for our ecosystems.

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

Interesting article on how Bees can help fight #singleuseplastics. Making and selling #beeswax wraps that replace plastic cling-wrap would be an interesting addition for schools! How else can Bees benefit our students? #UonTeach #SDG12

https://t.co/Xiz7jijRRs

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

@Steven56309899 I just did some research regarding the Stephanie Alexander kitchen/garden program and agree this would be a great one to implement! Thanks for pointing me in that direction.

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

I am passionate about sustainability and food production.
Have a look at this site that shows how other schools are educating students on food production and wastage through school gardens and collaborating with their canteen. #uonteach
https://t.co/V0ZBFBYmRO

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

@Steven56309899 Recipe sharing is a great way to bring together the local community and appreciate all cultures as well! Students could even form a cooking club or group to try making some of these.

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

What a great opportunity for students to engage in a #sustainable food production and distribution for the local community. #Farmersmarkets are great as they have significantly less #singleuseplastic than supermarkets. Students could sell their fresh harvests. #uonteach

[Youth in Food Systems @youthinfood]

Our School Food Farmers Market is back! This year, we're providing opportunities for youth to take the lead at every stage of the process - from marketing and outreach to garden maintenance to sales and logistics.

Read the full position description here: https://t.co/rF4qImUBah

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

@AshGlen5 I have seen this one @AshGlen5 ! Thanks for reminding me about it, there are some very interesting things addressed in it.

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

Repairing, swapping and selling garments is a great way to minimise #textilewaste. Textile waste is a major contributor to The Environmental Crisis - are you aware about the impact textile waste has on our environment? #sustainablefuture #sdg12 #UonTeach #Educ4750

[Einna🌱 @StyleVoyager_]

Never ever throw old clothing in the bin. discarded clothes will end up in landfill. Wherever possible, repair, swap, or sell your garments to someone else who will love them. #sustainability #environment

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

@AshGlen5 Another great benefit when growing and caring for our own sustainable produce.

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

Sustainable farming is a great way to teach our students about the journey of #farmtoplate. This knowledge could be taught to students through a variety of KLAs and allow students to engage in various hands on activities. #UonTeach
https://t.co/bCIEGQTbVC

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

@AshGlen5 It would be great if we could use our recycled plastics when creating new things through 3D printing...

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

What a valuable teaching tool Bees are! Check out this link for some resources on opportunities to align beekeeping to various KLAs that provide quality learning experiences. #UonTeach #Educ4750 #SDG12
https://t.co/PZLcoc8BRu

[Richards Family @DJRichardsFF]

We had a great day yesterday with our beekeeping consultant and school beekeeping teams learning about bee products and swarming. Everyone at DJRFF HQ is buzzing to sample the first batches of honey!

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

@AshGlen5 @flowhive Absolutely @flowhive are an Australian creation as well!

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

A wonderful example of #beekeeping in schools! Students learn about "the life cycle of the bee and get to see them up close,” while also learning about the "importance of bees to our community and local #agriculture.” #UonTeach #sdg12 #sustainability
https://t.co/3Lhf5LEWb1

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

@AshGlen5 This is a great experiment that I can utilise in my teaching thanks!

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

Some interesting gardening hacks for my fellow teachers who are investigating #SDG12. Using #singleuseplastics in school agriculture projects sounds like a brilliant combination to lead a more #sustainable lifestyle in schools. #Uonteach #educ4750
https://t.co/ocmjuKqmP2

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

@AshGlen5 I agree, our community is bursting with knowledge that our students can benefit from!

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

Collaborating with the local community, other sustainable schools and our local AECG will be invaluable during my unit for both staff and students during our learning journey of #sdg12. #Uonteach

[Corey @Corey79567614]

A great idea for a class activity could be to #FindaPartnerSchool.

We talk a lot about #collaboration and engaging globally, so why not do it as a class?

What opportunities can you see from this?

#UoNteach #Educ4750 #SDG16

https://t.co/wcXfsS6T8e

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

Support from local communities is a valuable asset for all schools. During my unit focusing on #globalissues from #SDG12 our local #bunnings will be able to assist with helping us find the right supplies for our #agricultural projects. #UoNTeach

https://t.co/DihKYq5Jtw

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

@Corey79567614 Absolutely! Students could even self direct their learning for activities that suit their learning styles (visual, kinesthetic etc) with a focus on a specific or mulitple hats.

[Alex McF @AlexMcF3]

I will be using De Bono's Thinking Hat pedagogy when introducing a #sustainable project to my students. This is a great way to ensure students are using and developing their critical thinking skills while also learning about #SDG12. #UONTeach #Educ4750