Engineering Summer Project S’more Solar Oven Cooking
Engineer a solar oven to cook s'mores to eat #academic
Ms Simply Sarah M.Ed., Gifted Teacher Certified
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(265)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Students will engineer a solar oven to melt chocolate and or a marshmallow for a s’more. Class will begin with learning about solar energy, and how solar ovens cook food. Next students will learn about the design for their solar oven. Students will then engineer their solar oven using the materials listed below. Finally, students will put their solar oven to the test after class. Students will share their results and or pictures by posting on the class page. *The solar oven works best on a warm sunny day. Depending on the amount of sun and temperature it may be best for students to test their solar oven on an ideal day with lots of sunshine and warm temperatures; different than the day of class. *It is not necessary for the student to use chocolate if allergic to chocolate. Class page image picture by artist julientromeur at https://pixabay.com/
Learning Goals
Students will:
~ Use engineering skills and creativity
~ Apply problem solving, analytical and spatial thinking skills
~ Develop a growth mindset
~ Collaborate and communicate with peers
Other Details
Parental Guidance
* Students need a flat hard surface to work on. A hole will need to be cut in the top of the box. Parents will need to help or be present to make sure scissors and safety is used. When using the solar oven to cook safety the temperature will increase. Monitoring and caution should be used when cooking with the oven.
Safety First! Guidelines for All Classes
(For Parents and Students)
- Work under the supervision of an adult at home
- All materials are to be used carefully and with caution
- Clean up and properly dispose of materials after class
- Wash your hands =)
All activities in Ms. Sarah’s classes are to be done under the supervision of an adult, who is responsible for the safety of the student. Ms. Sarah is not responsible for any injuries or accidents resulted in class or after class.
Supply List
A box (Ideas: pizza box, shoe box, Amazon box, etc) Aluminum Foil Roll Scissors Black construction paper (Optional) Tape Glue Plastic cling wrap or Clear Plastic Gallon Bag (Optional ) Ruler, Stick, Pencil, or Dowel (Something to hold the box lid open) * Students will use their oven to cook s'mores after class. Item options for s'mores could include: Chocolate Graham Cracker Marshmallow
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2019
4.8
265reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I teach to inspire students, of all ages, to learn how to think. Students become inspired to learn when they can ask questions, take risks, make mistakes, and reflect. Classes include 1 to 1 tutoring, experiments, investigations, design challenges, and creative art activities.
Ms Simply Sarah holds a Masters Degree in Education with a Bachelor Degree in Communication.
Her current certifications include a Gifted and Talented Endorsement, English as a Second Language Endorsement (ESL), and Elementary Education.
Spending time homeschooling, playing, and imagining with her two girls brings her the greatest joy! She enjoys the outdoors and can often be found walking Toby, the dog!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 127 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-9 learners per class
