Heating Food Without a Stove
Learning Objective
I can design a method to heat food safely without using a traditional stove or microwave.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Solar energy travels in waves and is transferred to air molecules through radiation, converting light into thermal energy.
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Black construction paper is used inside the solar oven because it absorbs all light on the visible spectrum, making it the ultimate heat absorber.
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Transparent plastic wrap allows light to be transmitted through it, while a reflector made of cardboard and aluminum foil helps reflect sunlight into the solar oven.
Practice
7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe the design for a solar oven that can heat food safely. Mention the materials you would use and explain how each material helps to trap heat and cook the food.”
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