Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids: 50+ Exciting STEAM Projects to Design and Build (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids) by Schul Christina
Author:Schul, Christina [Schul, Christina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Published: 2019-05-13T16:00:00+00:00
6 . What will you cook in your solar oven? You can use it to make s’mores. Just layer graham crackers, chocolate candy bar pieces, and marshmallows inside on your black paper. You could also put tortilla chips inside and sprinkle them with shredded cheese to make your own nachos.
7 . Once you put your ingredients inside, cover the bottom portion of the pizza box with plastic wrap. Use tape to hold it in place.
8 . Set your solar oven in the sun. Position it so that the sun reflects off the foil on the lid’s flap. Use your pencil to hold the flap open. You can tape the pencil in position if needed.
9 . Check your solar oven every 10 minutes. Remove your food when it is ready and enjoy!
S T E A M CONNECTION : This mechanical engineering activity deals with energy. That means it is using science (physics). You are also creating your own technology, as well as using the technology of a ruler and scissors. Math is also involved as you measure before cutting the pizza box.
Hows & Whys: Sunlight is converted into heat energy in this activity. The aluminum foil reflects the sun’s rays into the box. The plastic wrap traps the heat inside, similar to a greenhouse. The black paper absorbs the sunlight and works to heat the food you place on top of it.
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