Solar Cookers and Easy Data
Science: Physical Science: Thermodynamics
6-8
9-12
9-12
45 Minutes
TI Connect™
TI-84 series
Sensor - Temperature
Pizza Boxes, Al foil, Tape or Glue, Construction Paper
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:
Science: Physical Science: Thermodynamics
6-8
9-12
9-12
45 Minutes
TI Connect™
TI-84 series
Sensor - Temperature
Pizza Boxes, Al foil, Tape or Glue, Construction Paper
Lessons
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