Solar Oven project
Your last STEM project of the year is to create a solar oven. You may work in groups of 1, 2, or 3.
You have been studying how light rays behave, and you're probably aware that when light hits certain colors it heats up, and when it hits others, it does not. (Think about what color you shouldn't wear on a hot day in the sun if you're trying to stay cool!) The more light rays that are concentrated to a certain area, the higher the temperature can get!
GOAL: to create an oven that uses the sun's rays as a heater
Stipulations:
Daily points will be awarded as previous projects have been.
Project points will be awarded on your temperature change the day we test the oven.
Analysis points will be awarded on completion of analysis post-project.
DUE DATE: May 24, 2019
You have been studying how light rays behave, and you're probably aware that when light hits certain colors it heats up, and when it hits others, it does not. (Think about what color you shouldn't wear on a hot day in the sun if you're trying to stay cool!) The more light rays that are concentrated to a certain area, the higher the temperature can get!
GOAL: to create an oven that uses the sun's rays as a heater
Stipulations:
- You can build something of your own design or you can use the reflector template to help you build your oven.
- Temperature must increase enough to melt chocolate and melt a marshmallow.
- Your (provided) materials consist of cardboard, foil, plastic wrap, and various tools needed.
- You may use your own materials as well (but must get them checked in with your instructor).
Daily points will be awarded as previous projects have been.
Project points will be awarded on your temperature change the day we test the oven.
Analysis points will be awarded on completion of analysis post-project.
DUE DATE: May 24, 2019