Teach your kids about physics and math using the solar cooker SolSource!
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Parabolic solar cookers are a trend of innovative cooking device that harvests sunlight, one of the most abundant and sustainable energy sources, to cook. Here we discuss the science and environmental effects of a solar cooker through hands-on activities – perfect for teaching children about physics, math and even the environment.
Download the full lesson plan here.
List of contents:
- Introduction of Parabolic Solar Cooker
- Build Your Own Solar Cooker
- Explore Your Solar Cooker (Melting Chocolate, Deep Bowl vs. Shallow Bowl, Indoors vs. Outdoors, S’mores Under the Sun)
- Test Your Understanding
- Further Readings
- In-Class Alternative Demonstration