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WebQuest for 10th-12th Grade Chemistry Designed by Raul Serrano, James Park, Maria Canales
 * Explosive Fiery Colors**

Retrieved from [] on June 24, 2010

**Introduction** Have you ever wondered how fireworks work? If not, your missing out on such an amazing process that includes many interesting topics discussed in chemistry such as light, colors, fire, and chemical reactions. You will learn about how rearrangement of atoms and release of Energy contributes to this fantastic display of bright colors.

**The Task**  Y ou will investigate the science and history behind today’s modern fireworks. You will break apart into specific roles with the responsibility of researching and contributing to a final PowerPoint Presentation in front of class. Your work will be graded on clarity and accuracy of the science and history involved. Please include any resource used outside of the links made available on this website.

**The Process** > > >
 * 1) First you'll be assigned to a team of 3 students each person will be responsible for for investigating 3 parts. Each will assume a role as a Fireworks Historian, Fireworks Chemist, and a Fireworks Physical Chemist.
 * //**Historian**//-Researches the background of the evolution of fireworks. Please include the origins and how they were used compared to todays modern usage.
 * **Fireworks Chemist**-Researches the chemical and physical components of fireworks. Include elements and they're properties that are useful to give different types of fireworks. Also include a discussion on how different elements give off different colors.
 * **Physical Chemist**-Researches the chemical process involved such as what are the reactions and what physically is taking place inside the fireworks. Please include examples of chemical reactions, identify the oxidizing and reducing agents, combustion, and a short discussion on the energetics of the reaction.
 * 1) Once you've picked a role to play and compiled your research, choose how your favorite color and effects are produced in your favorite type of firework. Be sure to include the chemical equation and the wavelength emitted in the color.
 * 2) Finally, include all relevant information in a **PowerPoint Presentation** that **your group will give in front of class.**

Links to Use in your Research

 * 1) []Tells you specific information on the general elements used in making fireworks!
 * 2) //[|www.glencoe.com/sec/science/top2.html&link=http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/kaboom/anatomy.html]// Shows the parts of the fireworks!
 * 3) //@http://www.fireworks.com/safety/fireworks-history.asp// Tells the // History of firework s!//
 * 4) //[] Chemical and physical properties of fireworks. //

// **Evaluation** Rubric for Presentation //

**Conclusion** //The purpose of this activity was to learn about fireworks using scientific explanations and terminology. Also, you should be able to connect science with cultural celebrations such as the 4th of July. Furthermore you will have become knowledgeable in a rich history of science application in cultural practices. // **Credits & References** >
 * 1) Fireworks Image. Retrieved from [] on June 24, 2010
 * 1) []
 * 2) //@http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/kaboom/anatomy.html//
 * 3) //@http://www.fireworks.com/safety/fireworks-history.asp//
 * 4) //[]//
 * 5) //@http://www.glencoe.com/sec/science/webquest/content/fireworks.shtml//
 * 6) //@http://www.sites4teachers.com/links/redirect.php?url=http:teacher.scholastic.com/lessonplans/pdf/rubic.pdf//