Wow kids of all ages this summer and use the sun to make s'mores!
Making solar s'mores is a really fun science experiment, and my girls love that it ends with a yummy treat. All you need for this activity is a pizza box and a few other items from around the house. You can have the pizza for dinner and the s'mores for dessert? Rosie and Jewel thought that was a great idea!
How to Make Solar S'mores
Materials
- An empty box
- Aluminum foil
- Plastic wrap
- A box cutter/knife
Method
- Use a box cutter or knife 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, tightly cover the opening that you cut with clear plastic wrap. I found this diagram from Science U very helpful.
- They lined the bottom of the box with black paper. You can do that, or you can just use foil like we did.
Once the solar oven is assembled it is 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 flap open.
- It is now time to observe and wait......
Rosie and Jewel loved checking on the s'mores, and after about 20 minutes they were ready to eat!
Just look at that 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 children love fun science? If so be sure to check out these other experiments for kids!
- Egg Experiments
- Oil & Water Experiment
- Make a Lava Lamp
- Frozen Bubbles Experiment
- Rainbow Rain Experiment
- Tornado in-a-Jar
- Fireworks Experiment
- Walking Water Experiment
- Flower Experiment
- Jar Science Experiments
- Fall Science Experiments
- Skittles Rainbow Experiment
- Cloud Experiment
- Ivory Soap Experiment
- Glowing Volcanoes
- Kool-aid Rock Candy
- Rain Clouds in-a-Jar
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