Heat Conduction of Different Materials

All American Sun Oven
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Intended Grade Level(s):
4-5
Energy Content:
Materials Science,
Solar Thermal,
Thermal Energy (Heat)
Learning Goal(s):

Students will learn that the material of the item that they choose to cook their egg in matters because different materials conduct heat differently. Students will compare insulators with conductors. Students will determine the purpose of conductors within a solar oven.

Unit:
Solar Ovens
Lesson Number:
10
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:
2: Developing and Using Models
Relevant NGSS PE:
4-PS3-2,
4-PS3-4,
3-5-ETS1-1,
3-5-ETS1-2,
3-5-ETS1-3
Other Subjects Covered:
ELA: Writing,
ELA: Vocabulary Development
Estimated Activity Length:
50 min
Files Associated with this Activity:
PDF icon Solar Ovens Lesson 10.pdf
Description:

After a demonstration using Amazing Ice Melting Blocks, students will conduct small temperature experiments using different types of materials.  They will use what they learn to build their solar ovens and additionally answer discussion questions in their notebooks.

 

Other Material(s) Used:
• 6 no touch thermometers (aka infrared temperature guns) • Amazing Ice Melting Blocks • At least 4 ice cubes • Solar Energy Student Workbooks