How to Make a Solar Oven
Many people rely on electricity or gas, but have you ever thought about using the power of the sun to cook?
-Here is a green, eco-friendly idea.
-Here is a green, eco-friendly idea.
How to...
Materials
-Cardboard box (any kind will do)
-Scissors
-Plastic wrap
-Aluminum foil
-Tape
Materials
-Cardboard box (any kind will do)
-Scissors
-Plastic wrap
-Aluminum foil
-Tape
Step 1...
-Cut an opening on your box.
-Fold the flap back.
-Cut an opening on your box.
-Fold the flap back.
Step 2...
Insert a piece of aluminum foil and place it on the bottom of your box.
(This will help to quickly heat your oven.)
Insert a piece of aluminum foil and place it on the bottom of your box.
(This will help to quickly heat your oven.)
Step 3...
Wrap the flap of your box with aluminum foil.
( This will reflect sunlight into your oven.)
Wrap the flap of your box with aluminum foil.
( This will reflect sunlight into your oven.)
Step 4...
Tape a piece of plastic wrap tightly over the opening you cut.
(This will trap the heat in your oven.)
Tape a piece of plastic wrap tightly over the opening you cut.
(This will trap the heat in your oven.)
Step 5...
Now it is time to cook!
-Open the top of your box to put food in your oven.
-Position it outside facing the sun.
-Wait for your food to cook.
Now it is time to cook!
-Open the top of your box to put food in your oven.
-Position it outside facing the sun.
-Wait for your food to cook.
Step 6...
Remove your food from oven and enjoy!
Remove your food from oven and enjoy!
What I learned...
1.) I made a solar oven that makes cooking easy and Eco-friendly for everyone. It is very simple and only uses a recycled box, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, scissors, and tape.
2.) I have always wanted to do something that would benefit the environment. I love recycling and believe there is a huge realm of possibility in the use of solar power. Therefore, I worked on my own and created this project.
3.) I made my solar oven at home. However, I also made another at camp when I shared my idea with several campers.
4.) At first I struggled with finding how to insert the food after I taped the plastic wrap over my Opening. I learned on my second build to leave the pre-made opening on the top of the box uncovered because it works great as an oven door. I am very proud of my unique idea and want to share it with others. It is fun, Eco-friendly, cool, and creates tasty treats!
1.) I made a solar oven that makes cooking easy and Eco-friendly for everyone. It is very simple and only uses a recycled box, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, scissors, and tape.
2.) I have always wanted to do something that would benefit the environment. I love recycling and believe there is a huge realm of possibility in the use of solar power. Therefore, I worked on my own and created this project.
3.) I made my solar oven at home. However, I also made another at camp when I shared my idea with several campers.
4.) At first I struggled with finding how to insert the food after I taped the plastic wrap over my Opening. I learned on my second build to leave the pre-made opening on the top of the box uncovered because it works great as an oven door. I am very proud of my unique idea and want to share it with others. It is fun, Eco-friendly, cool, and creates tasty treats!