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Solar Oven Measurement Challenge
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Solar Oven Measurement Challenge
🌞 Part 1: Planning Your Solar Oven
1. What measurement tool would you use to measure the length of your pizza box?
Thermometer
Ruler
Timer
Measuring jug
2. Your pizza box measures 30 cm long and 25 cm wide. What is the area of the base?
Area = _______ cm²
3. You need to cut aluminium foil to cover the flap. The flap measures 20.5 cm by 15.8 cm. Round these measurements to the nearest whole centimetre:
Length: _______ cm Width: _______ cm
4. Which units are best for measuring temperature in your solar oven?
Degrees Celsius (°C)
Centimetres (cm)
Minutes
Millimetres (mm)
📊 Part 2: Recording Your Measurements
5. Complete this data table by recording temperature measurements every 5 minutes:
| Time (minutes) | Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|
| 0 (start) | _______ |
| 5 | _______ |
| 10 | _______ |
| 15 | _______ |
6. If your solar oven started at 18.5°C and reached 34.2°C after 15 minutes, how much did the temperature increase?
Temperature increase = _______ °C
7. Why is it important to measure accurately when building and testing a solar oven?
🌱 Part 3: Solar Energy and Sustainability
8. How does using a solar oven help with sustainability? Tick all that apply:
Uses free energy from the sun
Reduces electricity use
Creates pollution
Helps protect the environment
9. Estimate: How long do you think it would take for your solar oven to heat up food to a safe cooking temperature of 60°C?
My estimate: _______ minutes
Explain your reasoning:
10. Design challenge: What measurements would you need to take to improve your solar oven design?
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