A Zero Electricity Terra Cotta Refrigerator
Provided by: The Kid Should See This|Published on: August 15, 2024|Last updated: September 26, 2026
Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Type: Videos
Subjects: Science, Social Studies
Authors: The Kid Should See This
Location: Asia
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Synopsis
- In this video and brief article, students will learn about Mansukhbhai Prajapati, who created a terra cotta refrigerator to prevent food waste in rural India.
- Students will learn how the refrigerator works and the impact of this solution on life for those in rural India.
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Positives
- Students will be inspired to be creative when faced with a problem.
- The video has beautiful animations that will keep students engaged.
Prerequisites
- It may help students to know what terra cotta is.
Differentiation & Implementation
- To learn more about using terra cotta for cooling, students can check out this article, A Sustainable Cooling System Made with Wet Terracotta Cones.
- After watching the video and reading the brief article, students can research the impact of food waste on climate change to highlight the importance of this solution.
- Students can spend time researching a problem and brainstorming creative solutions.
This resource introduces an electricity free and affordable innovation for food storage using traditional clay crafts and evaporative cooling. The included video features clear narration and engaging animation. The text rightly notes that this technology eliminates not only the need for electricity, but also GHG refrigerants used in traditional refrigerators. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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