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This Passive Solar Water Heating lesson plan also includes:
Put empty milk jugs to good use. Scholars consider the characteristics they might change about a milk jug to improve light absorption. They design a passive solar water heater using the milk jug and then measure the temperature change in the water over time.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Take learners outside to measure the temperature of the water throughout the day
Classroom Considerations
- This is the first of three lessons in the Bioreactor Water Heating unit
- Each group requires a milk jug
Pros
- Includes a data sheet for pupils to record results
- Lists possible lesson extensions
Cons
- None