Solar Ovens
by Karen Thomas
Students will use geometric reasoning and the engineering design process to construct solar ovens while learning about renewable energy.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-SYxvh9U5ofGxnB4aDYrRAIpzNvHiA_wiu51R6X…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P4: Energy Transfer Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Geometry (G)
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