This weekly report discusses the components and workings of an electric rice cooker. It describes the two types of heating elements - semi-closing and closing. It also discusses the thermostat, which controls the temperature using a magnetic bar, spring, and ferrite rod to open and close the circuit. The report notes that the technology is not too complicated but the making of the open circuit is not very accurate. Next week, the student will learn more about the electronics components of a rice cooker.