Emily's Science Lab: How to Make a Solar Oven
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In this episode of 'Emily's Science Lab', titled 'How to Make a Solar Oven,' Emily demonstrates the science behind building a solar oven using everyday materials. Collaborating with Columbia, the video explores the concepts of light energy and the electromagnetic spectrum. Viewers learn how to convert sunlight into heat energy efficiently, emphasizing important scientific principles such as wavelength conversion and the greenhouse effect. Using a pizza box, aluminum foil, and black paper, Emily explains how materials absorb and reflect light. This STEM-focused experiment encourages exploration of renewable energy sources and highlights Columbia's Omni-Heat Infinity technology. By the end, Emily and her viewers create s'mores, showcasing practical applications of solar energy and thermodynamics. The video is both educational and engaging, promoting hands-on learning in physics and environmental science.
Media Details
Runtime: 4 minutes 33 seconds
- Topic: Business, Home and Family, Science
- Subtopic: Cooking, Ecology, Electricity and Magnetism, Energy
- Grade/Interest Level: 2 - 8
- Release Year: 2024
- Producer/Distributor: Emily Calandrelli
- Series: Emily's Science Lab
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