The solar cookers are back! We decided that our first design was a bust and we created a new one. I got a small box, and put aluminum foil all in it. I then put a piece of wood and the bottom of the box. After, I spray painted a container black so that it would capture all the heat. On top, I put a sheet of plexiglass and taped that to it, so it can easily be taken off. When we tested it last week, it started at 50 degrees. The next time I checked, it was at 110. The last time I checked it got up to 150 degrees. We noticed that it had a problem with the wind. Every time we would put it out, the wind would move it, or knock it over. I put some wood blocks at the bottom of the box to hopefully add weight and keep it where it is. We learned from our previous solar cooker, that it has to be stable and you have to have something to capture the heat. I think we have a lot that needs to be changed as we test it and find the faults, but all in all, I am excited to try to cook for the feast. I do not think we are fully ready yet, because I know we have some kinks, but we will find them and fix them! :)
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