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Engineering Design Challenge — Solar Oven S'mores!
The Tech Interactive
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(4)
In this three-day camp, learners will design and build a solar oven out of materials from around the house, use it to cook some delicious s'mores, and share their engineering creations with their classmates.
Class experience
This camp meets online three days a week (M/W/F) for one hour each day. Learners will continue camp for 2-3 additional hours at home on their own time to complete that day's assignment. Learners will be working with materials, so it's important that they have some space to build and test their engineering creations. SESSION 1 Students will spend the first session examining and analyzing solar oven designs and why people might need to use them. Learners will get an introduction to materials...
Students will learn the fundamentals of the engineering design process, from brainstorming through final product. The solar oven design will also enable students to make connections to solar energy, greenhouse gases and global warming.
All of our instructors have experience facilitating science labs and design challenges in classrooms at The Tech Interactive. They are comfortable with both in-person and online instruction and, most importantly, are all nerdy for science!
MATERIALS FOR THE WEEK:
Please note that our materials lists are organized by category. You do NOT need to buy/find every item within that category--we like to provide lots of ideas/options for you to choose from. We encourage creativity and the use of recycled materials whenever possible!
Plain white paper
Pencil
Materials for insulating and absorbing heat (choose one or two):
-- Colored construction paper - variety of colors
-- Fabric - variety of colors
-- Paint - variety of colors
Reflective materials (choose one or two below; please don’t use mirrors as they could be dangerous):
-- Aluminum foil
-- Foil pans
-- Old car window reflector
-- Empty chip bags
-- Mylar balloons
Heat retention materials (choose two):
-- Plastic wrap
-- Empty plastic food storage container
-- Empty food containers
Oven thermometer
Tape
Scissors or box cutter
Oven base - cardboard box, pizza box, empty food containers (Pringles can, To-go container, cereal box)
Items to try cooking in solar oven:
-- S’mores - graham crackers, chocolate bars, jumbo marshmallows
-- Hot dogs
-- EggsLearners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Younger students may require assistance cutting materials.
Video - National Geographic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ofn7jqPDTeY Video - Solar oven fries egg: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-nottinghamshire-48113291/frying-an-egg-using-only-the-sun Solar oven facts: https://sciencing.com/disadvantages-solar-cooking-21953.html Different types of solar cookers: https://www.sunshineonmyshoulder.com/types-of-solar-cookers/
The Tech Interactive
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(4)
We are San Jose's favorite science center for families, with more than 20 years' experience in hands-on Design Challenge Learning. We believe that everyone can be an innovative problem-solver, and we use Design Challenges to teach young engineers...
Group Class
$110
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
60 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-18 learners per class
