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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Pilot Light Food Standards officially released, igniting food education in Chicago and beyond
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Spiced Molasses Cookies From Our Kitchen to Yours
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A Healthy Holiday Recipe from the Pilot Light Chefs
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Peach Party
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Waste Not Want Not Wednesday: Beating the Berry Blues
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Waste Not Want Not Wednesday: Parchment Party
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Waste Not Want Not Wednesday: Pesto Party
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Berry Bonanza: savory stuff
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Berry Bonanza: sweet stuff
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Three Cheers for Cherries: savory stuff
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Three Cheers for Cherries: sweet stuff
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Mindful Monday: baking bread for a clear head