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Heat up a lesson on solar energy. The first of three parts in the Experimenting with Solar Heaters unit has scholars construct solar heaters. They then use them to heat up a container of water and calculate the amount of heat energy transfer that occurs.
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Designed
Instructional Ideas
- Have the class brainstorm ways in which they can improve their solar heaters
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should have prior knowledge of energy transfer and transformation
- Activity requires a variety of materials; see resource for complete list
Pros
- Provides a printable direction sheet for solar heater construction
- Lists some possible extension questions
Cons
- None