Insulation
Intended Grade Level(s):
4-5
Learning Goal(s):
Students will learn that they can increase the temperature inside of their solar ovens with insulation. Students will determine what makes a good insulator. Students will make observations about different types of insulators. Students will discuss real world examples of insulators.
Unit:
Lesson Number:
9
Pedagogy & Practice:
Other Subjects Covered:
Estimated Activity Length:
50 min
Files Associated with this Activity:
Description:
Students will learn about the importance of insulation in a solar oven. They will use their own background knowledge, as well as observations of insulation used to contain thermal energy, and determine how this will be incorporated into solar ovens.
Other Material(s) Used:
• A thermos, cooler or other item insulated item and a similar item that is not insulated (For example, an insulated water bottle and an un-insulated water bottle.) • A variety of pictures of insulated items (fridge, cooler, thermos, home insulation) •Ice
