Stephanie Murray

Teacher Education Student @ UoN

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

@_MissONeill_ Oh they are some great thoughts! I feel like usually the school will make some posts online or check-in with families more than a teacher? We could always send home ‘home-work packs’ that have well-being points in there as well

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

@Miss_Gascoigne I have never heard of them! Those recycling bins are a great resource and I will have a look into them further for my future classroom!
It is imperative that we start teaching recycling and environmental care from an early age! I have never used a specific recycling resource!

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

@SophieMcMurray2 Great ideas that are easily applicable in the classroom - I would love to see if these work!

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

@Miss_Gascoigne Metal straws are extremely popular now too. Lots of cafes are implementing these changes to #stopplasticpollution!

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

@Miss_Gascoigne Oh I did not know this at all - what a shame. People think that they are doing the right thing but apparently not!
I have learnt many new statistics and facts about plastic use & #sdg14 - I must write them down! Everyone in #educ4750 are bringing such different perspectives!

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

@Miss_Gascoigne What a frightening statistic - that is shocking! I guess signage and advertisements is a great start to encourage reusable bag use. We could even implement programs in school as a part of textiles or creative arts where students make reusable bags and donate or give them away!

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

@Miss_Gascoigne It is important that we include cultural perspectives in our teaching! It is also crucial that we talk about culture in terms of generations/age as well as religion and location. We need to remember that our world is here forever and we need to maintain it for future generations!

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

@IsaacHaines1 @Miss_Gascoigne That's a great idea to visualise it! We could even use the stickers in the classroom as we would a regular sticker - to join things together.

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

@SophieMcMurray2 Great idea to use yarning circles as a mindfulness activity! You could also use the circles as a consolidation for a lesson as students share, reflect and connect their ideas to one another.

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

@SophieMcMurray2 I find that students are so much more involved (and therefore learning more) when they use #PBL! There are so many schools nowadays that employ this pedagogy as a main focus.
PBL can easily include #communityengagement if we ask others to supply ideas, materials, info etc!

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

@SophieMcMurray2 De Bono's 6 Thinking Hats is such a great pedagogy to embed within any lesson! We need to remember that each student learns differently and brings different skills to a group!
De Bono's is also great when wanting to focus on something specific in a lesson, just pick a new hat!

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

@SophieMcMurray2 Wow what a great find! #mindfulness in the classroom is such a great idea for students to rewind and reset - it could be a great idea to use as 'brain breaks'!
Teachers can also use mindfulness opportunities as a chance for lesson transitions and setting-up!

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

@joewillisss Thanks so much for your comment Joe! That comic would be easily used in a classroom - its simplicity and visual appeal would capture student attention. Thanks again!

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

For anyone in #educ4750 doing #sdg14 for their project, it would be a great idea to check out this site as they provide resources and activities linked directly to different components of #lifebelowwater! #uonteach
https://t.co/Ol4eC9LLTE

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

@JuliaBe64274003 Maybe we could say ocean acidification is greatest threat for marine habitats and plastic pollution for the animals themselves?
The whole marine environment is so linked - everything certainly impacts one another!

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

"Plastic, including water bottles, is listed as the number one threat to the marine ecosystem."
This is not how we should be treating our oceans and the life within! We need to #BeatPlasticPollution and start #recycling to #saveourplanet!
Check this site!
https://t.co/snXZnr8rCu

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

@JuliaBe64274003 It is honestly such a great resource! This site has activities and lesson ideas for each of the SDGs so go ahead and click on #sdg13! I thought this was a great find myself - thanks for the feedback!

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

@Miss_KWoods @PlayCraftLearn Anything that limits waste, is good for our bodies and involves the community is a fantastic idea! A working bee would create great community partnerships - great thought Katelyn!

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

@christie_tahlia That is very true, I agree! Most fruits can be easily washed (or usually they are peeled) - showing just how much excess plastics are used. We can go #plasticfree in the fruit and veg section if we just put the foods straight in the shopping trolley or into our own reusable bag!

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

What a great change this would be! If we eliminate plastics in things we encounter everyday there is more exposure of the potential issues! What other everyday objects or items could we erase plastic from? #educ4750 #uonteach

[Renewable Hudson @RenewableHudson]

If we must put a sticker on every single piece or fruit and veg in the country, can we at least make them compostable? @Heinens @acmefreshmarket @GiantEagle @AldiUSA @MarcsStores @krogerco @walmart @WholeFoods @Albertsons @Publix #plasticpollution #plog #compost #foodwaste

[Stephanie Murray @Steph_Murray12]

@Melissa_321M They are some great points! STEM is easily noticeable when constructing something physical and having to design. Students are learning so much when planning and even more when this is completed as part of a group - collaboration can produce some great results!