Grade 1-5
In Botswana, where firewood for cooking fuel is in short supply, people are turning to solar-powered cookers as an alternative. The storybook Lerato Cooks Up a Plan introduces the idea of using the sun as a renewable energy source and sets a framework for this unit’s activities. Students are introduced to the concepts of thermal insulators and thermal conductors, then they test different materials to find the best insulators. They consider the life cycle and environmental impacts of each insulator, then design and test their solar ovens and do some solar cooking!
All of the Engineering is Elementary Curriculum is available for FREE from Youth Engineering Solutions at yes.mos.org.
Item includes: Teacher's guide, 30 student story books and materials kit.
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