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Solar Cookers and Easy Data

Author
Subject Area
Science: Physical Science: Thermodynamics
Level
6-8
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
Sensor - Temperature
Other Materials
Pizza Boxes, Al foil, Tape or Glue, Construction Paper
Resource Types
Lessons

Solar Cookers and Easy Data

Activity Overview

Students use a TI-84, Easy Temp and Easy Data to measure the quality of their solar cookers. Hot dogs are heated under the May sunshine after students design, build and test their own solar cookers.

Before the Activity

Students study thermodynamics and alterate energy resources prior to this activity.

During the Activity

Students use a TI-84, Easy Temp and Easy Data to measure the quality of their solar cookers. Hot dogs are heated under the May sunshine after students design, build and test their own solar cookers.

After the Activity

Review student answers:

  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
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    Author
    Subject Area
    Science: Physical Science: Thermodynamics
    Level
    6-8
    9-12
    Activity Time
    45 Minutes
    Software
    TI Connect™
    TI Calculator
    TI-84 series
    Accessories
    Sensor - Temperature
    Other Materials
    Pizza Boxes, Al foil, Tape or Glue, Construction Paper
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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