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In the Solar Explorers project, students research alternative energy sources with a focus on solar energy, looking at the UN Sustainable Development Goal 7; and then design, construct and test a solar cooker as an example of alternative energy use and compare their results with other schools.

The project includes five main activities:

Activity 1: Introduction
Each school will write an introduction introducing their school, their city to other participants. 

Activity 2: Research
Students will look at the targets for Sustainable Goal 7 and research sustainable energy sources in their area with an emphasis on solar energy. 

Activity 3: Design and create a solar cooker

Activity 4: Using your solar cooker
Students will carry out two tasks to test the efficiency of the solar cooker, heating water and cooking food.

Activity 5: Evaluation of your solar cooker
How can your solar cooker be improved?