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Solar kettle
This activity supports learners to investigate first hand the renewable energy source of solar power and understand how it can be harnessed. They'll do this through making a solar kettle.
It has been designed for KS3, but can be modelled for KS2 or conducted in smaller groups.
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Preparation
What you need
- a copy of the activity guidance
- recycled tall or medium plastic bottle
- recycled Small bottles to fit inside bigger ones
- small length of hose or inner tube
- black paint
- tape and scissors
- aluminium foil
- stop clock and thermometer
- sunshine
Location
Outdoors
Resources
LTL Solar Kettle Activity.pdf
218.31 KB
Step by step
- Download the solar kettle activity guidance in the resources section.
- Read the guidance for step by step instructions.
Curriculum links
This activity can be used to support curriculum knowledge and skill development in Science, alongside enhancing nature education.
What to try next
Greenhouse gases
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