Build a Solar Oven
Build a Solar Oven
Can you build your own oven?
You can indeed. All you need is . . .
The Sun is a tremendous gift that shows God’s
care for His world, creatures, and people. It
keeps us alive with warmth. It gives us light to
see by. And, with just a few basic supplies
added, it can even cook a s’more!
• a pizza box
(empty, for now)
• scissors
• tape
• a stick
• aluminum foil
• plastic wrap
• black construction paper
• s’mores supplies
(graham crackers,
marshmallows,
chocolate)
And, of course,
THE SUN
From the rising of the Sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised!
— Psalm 113:3
Follow these steps
to harness the Sun’s
energy for your
own solar oven:
1. Cut a
square in
the top of
the pizza
box to
create a
secondary
flap.
2. Cover
the bottom
of the flap
in shiny
foil. This
will reflect
sunlight.
3. Line
the sides
of the
inside of
the box
with foil.
4. Place
black
construction
paper on
the floor
of the box.
This will
absorb and
hold heat.
5. Cover
the front
and back of
the opening
in the top
of the box
with clear
plastic
wrap. This
will allow
sunlight
through
while
trapping
heat.
6. Place
your
s’mores
inside!
7. Use your
stick to
prop open
the flap at
a downward
tilt to reflect
sunlight
into your
oven. Adjust
and turn
toward the
Sun as
needed.
8. Let it
cook!
Soon your
chocolate
should
soften
and your
marshmallow
should get
melty.
* If you’re not a fan of s’mores, you can always try melting cheese on nacho chips instead.
9. Give
thanks and
enjoy your
s’more.
Yum!