Since 2010, we have supported Pre-K-12 students with Food Education that is part of teachers’ classrooms and fosters informed food choices.
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Happy Black History Month! Are you looking for ways to integrate more food topics into your classroom? Try taking inspiration from Pilot Light teachers who previously used food and cooking topics to teach Black History Month to students of all ages!
1. RESEARCH & PRESENTATION: Angela`s 6th grade health students each chose an Influential & Celebrated Black Chef to research and presented their projects during a school-wide Black History Month celebration. Students chose to research a variety of chefs including the legendary Edna Lewis, @bravotopchef and @foodnetwork star @chefericadjepong, and Pilot Light friends and Gala Guest Chefs @chefjamesmartin and @cheferickwilliams!
2. READING & CRITICAL THINKING: Regina`s high school special education class read aloud the book Soul Food Sunday by Winsome Bingham & used Adrian Miller`s article "8 Common Soul Food Myths, Debunked" to practice media literacy skills!
3. FOOD SOURCES AND ORIGINS: Deborah`s elementary school special education class researched the origins of sweet potatoes and yams in West Africa and discussed the history of different foods from around the world.
How are you celebrating Black History Month through food with your students?
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Sending a HUGE congratulations to Food Education Fellowship alum and certified "Mushroom Guy" Bryan Soto @mushroomfanatics for being named the Cook County Co-Regional Teacher of the Year by The Illinois State Board of Education! We are honored to have you as a leader in the Pilot Light community and are thrilled to see your work recognized with this award. You deserve all the flowers - and fungi - your heart desires!
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