Fireworks

Fireworks

Abstract
Fireworks are used throughout the world to celebrate important events such as new year's eve. National legislation for fireworks differs due to religion and culture, as well as considerations on pollution, dangers and expenses. Fireworks are very well known and appreciated amongst children of all ages. Because of the differences across countries, this realistic context fosters cultural diversity in chemistry education. Furthermore, when examined from an environmental or communal perspective, fireworks give rise to many different views and opinions on its use and impact

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Lesson activities

Explore the metal ion component in fireworks by using spray bottles with salt solutions and a Bunsen burner.
Investigate the environmental consequences of the use of gunpowder.
The composition of fireworks has changed through the ages. Try to find some of these changes and explain the reasons for this change (i.e. potassium perchlorate by potassium chlorate).

The following activities for students are set in a hypothetical case: In a city the request has been made to introduce fireworks at a feast. Some residents have however objected.

Investigate the possible opinions of town residents. Potential views may include: storage and handling, noise pollution, chemical pollution, danger of explosion, treatment of waste, expense, celebratory feature and tradition.
Role-play debate: with your peers take on the roles of city council, city residents and/or scientists. Try to find a solution that suits everyone

Curriculum content
- Fireworks
- Pollution
- Combustion
- Composition

Discipline
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry ✓
- Engineering

Target group
- Primary Education
- Lower Secondary Education ✓
- Upper Secondary Education

Age range
11-15

Duration
50 min.

Documents

Lesson activity docx and pdf

Credits
MT

Julia Alexander and Josette Farrugia, University of Malta

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Auteur: Freudenthal Instituut
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Toelichting: Fireworks are used throughout the world to celebrate important events such as new year's eve. National legislation for fireworks differs due to religion and culture, as well as considerations on pollution, dangers and expenses. Fireworks are very well known and appreciated amongst children of all ages. Because of the differences across countries, this realistic context fosters cultural diversity in chemistry education. Furthermore, when examined from an environmental or communal perspective, fireworks give rise to many different views and opinions on its use and impact
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