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    • A model of a solar oven.
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 22 June 2017 Size: 2 MB Referencing Hub media

    After making solar ovens, students could explain how a solar cooker worked using the concepts of insulation, reflection and absorption.

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      Making and using an artefact

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      Making a solar oven

      In this activity, students will learn about using the Sun’s energy to meet our needs. They will be introduced to concepts around solar energy needed for solar cooking (heat) – dark colours for ...

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