Feeding Minds
Welcome to the Pilot Light Feeding Minds blog! Explore the stories behind Food Education, from classroom experiences and partnership spotlights to program news and perspectives from guest authors and our team.
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Featured Story
Food-Based Science Learning: Teaching NGSS-Aligned Science Through Food and Community
Food-based science learning is one of the most powerful ways to make science meaningful, culturally relevant, and highly engaging for students. In my classroom, food isn’t seen as an add-on or a one-off; we treat food as a constant vehicle to drive learning as a phenomenon, a system, and a tool for sensemaking. Read more
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A Food Activity for Math Classrooms
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Why Food Education Matters: A Dietitian’s Perspective
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Food Education Standards: New and Improved!
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How to teach SpEd students using food
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Free Food Lessons for Families: Map Your Meal
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Kasama Means Together: Chefs Genie Kwon and Tim Flores Help Pilot Light Debut NEW Food Education Lesson!
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Agriculture Education lessons are now available!
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With Pilot Light, Food Education is Part of Everyday Learning
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Pilot Light’s Food Education Fellowship Earns Rave Reviews from Teachers
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Announcing FOOD THOUGHTS – Videos from WTTW and Pilot Light for Kids & Families
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Case Study: Pilot Light and the Urban School Food Alliance Team Up on Food Education
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Pilot Light and Urban School Food Alliance Team Up for Food Education Initiative to Promote Good Health and Nutrition