Vocabulary Lesson

1. 1. 1. Computer or other device with speakers + internet

Math Concepts Lesson

1. 1. 1. Computer or other device with speakers + internet

Exploration Activity

1. 1. 1. Computer or other device with speakers + internet

Discovery Lesson

1. 1. 1. A computer or other device with access to the internet
      2. “Food Item Melting Times” worksheet
      3. “Time & Temperature Graph” worksheet
      4. Colored pens, color pencils, or markers
      5. Clock or watch
      6. Oven mitts
      7. A microwavable plate that fits nicely inside your solar oven (see below for more information)
      8.  Solar Oven materials (see below)
      9. Various food items (see below)

Solar Oven Materials:

1. 1. 1. Small cardboard box (such as a shoebox)
      2. Aluminum foil
      3. Plastic wrap or a large, transparent plastic bag (such as a ziploc bag)
      4. Black construction paper
      5. Box cutter or scissors
      6. Clear Tape

Food Items for Solar Oven Experiment:
 

1. 1. 1. Learn about solar energy and other forms of renewable energy;
      2. Compare how people have harnessed and used energy throughout time;
      3. Learn about experiment variables;
      4. Learn about graphing on coordinate planes;
      5. Learn a song about coordinate planes;
      6. Play a game to learn more about using solar and wind power;
      7. Think about the science aspects of making slime;
      8. Connect math and science with cooking;
      9. Understand the importance of using renewable sources of energy;
      10. Learn how solar energy is converted to electricity;
      11. Investigate how the materials used to create solar ovens harness solar energy;
      12. Use a line graph to analyze and present data; and
      13. Learn about variables and groups in a science experiment.

1. 1. 1. Read about solar energy and other forms of renewable energy;
      2. Listen to a story about how Maui harnessed energy from the sun and fire;
      3. Watch a video about how solar energy is converted to electricity using solar panels;
      4. Learn how and see examples of how to plot points in Quadrant 1;
      5. Sing a song to help you learn and remember how to plot points;
      6. Play a game to transfer solar energy and wind energy into electricity for people’s homes;
      7. Distinguish between control and experimental groups in slime experiments;
      8. Construct solar ovens;
      9. Melt various food items in solar ovens;
      10. Compare temperature change over time;
      11. Compare the effectiveness of different materials used in solar ovens;
      12. Plot and draw line graphs; and
      13. Define independent, dependent and controlled variables.

4-ESS3-1
Over time, people’s needs and wants change, as do their demands for new and improved technologies.

ESS3.A
Natural Resources. Energy and fuels that humans use are derived from natural sources, and their use affects the environment in multiple ways. Some resources are renewable over time, and others are not.

5-PS3-1
Energy can be transferred in various ways and between objects.

4-PS3-1
Use evidence (e.g., measurements, observations, patterns) to construct an explanation.

4-PS3-4
Apply scientific ideas to solve design problems.

4-PS3-4
Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another.

4-PS3-4
Most scientists and engineers work in teams.

5-PS3-1
Energy can be transferred in various ways and between objects.