All you need for this activity is an old pizza box and a few other items from around the house. You could have the pizza for dinner and the s'mores for dessert? My kids thought that was a great idea!
How to Make Solar S'mores
Materials
You will also need chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows.
Method
- Use a box cutter to carefully cut the lid of a pizza box on 3 sides, leaving it attached on the back end.
- Line the inside of the box with foil.
- Then, line the bottom of the box with black paper (optional)
- Now, tightly cover the opening in the box with clear plastic wrap.
- Having trouble? I found this diagram from Science U very helpful.
That's it! It is now time to cook up some s'mores!
Making Solar S'more's
Have kids build s'mores, and then place them into the solar oven.
Once the s'mores are in the box, close the portion of the lid covered in plastic wrap, and then prop the foil covered top flap open. We used a stick for this.
It is now time to observe and wait......
My girls loved checking on the s'mores, and after about 20 minutes they were ready to eat!
Now that's fun science! Just look at the gooey smile.
The Science Behind the Fun
- For more on this experiment and how the oven works check out this article which offers a detailed explanation.
- To learn even more about solar energy and how it works give these experiments a try.
Extend the Fun
Do your kids love fun science? If so be sure to give these other experiments for kids a try!
- Experiment with oil & water.
- Make a milk rainbow!
- Make water walk!
- Try the skittles rainbow experiment.
- Make a glowing volcano!
- Make a tornado in-a-jar.
- Make soap explode.
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