Science 7 Easy Bake Ovens!

Post date: Dec 18, 2015 7:49:38 PM

It's been a couple of years but I am back teaching Science 7 again. We started with the Heat and Temperature Unit and wanted to do something a little bit different than the typical "Thermos" style task that we've done in years past so we decided to resurrect the idea of a student-designed Easy-Bake ovens. After all, those lovely remnants of our childhood weren't much more complicated than an incandescent light bulb in a box that maximized the transfer and retention of thermal energy. Students had to plan their design, list their materials and describe why they chose to include each and every component in terms of how it would impact heat transfer. We had a short timeline but it sure turned out well! The kids LOVED it and they had the chance to try making S'mores or nachos with their devices. Great way to go into the break!