Build a Pizza Box Solar Oven
Active Time
20-30 minutes
Total Project Time
45 minutes to 1 hour
Key Concepts
energy, solar power, sun, heat, cooking, recycling
IntroductionHave you ever cooked something outside, like for a BBQ or while camping? It can be a lot of fun to be outdoors and enjoy eating the fruits — or burgers — of your cooking labors. Did you know that you can directly use solar power to cook food? This can be done using a solar oven, which is a low-cost, ecologically-friendly technology that seems to have everything going for it. In this science activity, you will build your very own simple solar oven out of a pizza box to gather the sun's rays and cook a tasty treat for you!CreditsTeisha Rowland, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
20-30 minutes
Total Project Time
45 minutes to 1 hour
Key Concepts
energy, solar power, sun, heat, cooking, recycling
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