OVERVIEW

THE SOLAR OVEN PROJECT

GOAL

  • Build a solar oven that heats a cup of water to boiling point (100 degrees Celsius)

BIG QUESTIONS

  1. What are the behaviours and properties of light?
  2. How can energy be transferred?

IMPORTANT DATES, DETAILS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

<TASK 1> - [GROUP WORK] - Initial Research and Sketches

  • Research at least 3 solar oven designs. In your search, you must include: (1) the link(s) where you found the design (2) a picture of the design, and (3) a written paragraph explaining what elements of the design you like.
  • Provide a sketch of the solar oven you plan on constructing. You must include at least 2 views, label all important features, and make it neat. This sketch will serve as a blueprint for your first solar oven.
  • A 1 page report explaining the advantages of the features you’ve included in your design.
  • Please refer to the slide show below for details and examples regarding the initial research and sketches
SOLAR OVEN RESEARCH EXAMPLE (edited)

<TASK 2> - [GROUP WORK] - Solar Oven Test #1

<TASK 3> - [INDIVIDUAL WORK] - Progress Report

  • Go to Submit Reports and fill in a progress report form.
  • Answer all questions concisely and accurately.


<TASK 4> - [GROUP WORK] - Solar Oven Test #2

<TASK 5> - [INDIVIDUAL WORK] - Progress Report

  • Go to Submit Reports and fill in a progress report form.
  • Answer all questions concisely and accurately.


<TASK 6> - [GROUP WORK] - Solar Oven Test #3

<TASK 7> - [INDIVIDUAL WORK] - Final Report

  • Go to Submit Reports and fill in a progress report form.
  • Answer all questions concisely and accurately.

MARK DISTRIBUTION

There is a total of 30 marks for this project.

5 marks - Initial Research and Sketches

3 marks - per report (3 reports for a total of 9 marks)

5 marks - per solar oven test #1 and #2 (2 tests for a total of 10 marks)

*5 marks - bonus performance mark for final solar oven*

6 marks - Final Written Response