OVERVIEW
THE SOLAR OVEN PROJECT
THE SOLAR OVEN PROJECT
GOAL
GOAL
- Build a solar oven that heats a cup of water to boiling point (100 degrees Celsius)
BIG QUESTIONS
BIG QUESTIONS
- What are the behaviours and properties of light?
- How can energy be transferred?
IMPORTANT DATES, DETAILS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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
<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
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