fireworks a spark for learning
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PowerPoint Presentation
Name: Rachel Chisnall
School: Taieri College
City: Dunedin
Role: Science & Chem Teacher, & general nuisance
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Fireworks a SPARK all sorts of learning
2Fireworks have an amazing historyGenerate discussion
Other Bonuses- Lots of awesome resources - Fun practicals that are easy to set up- Blowing things up @ibpossum
3Having fun
2 ways you can looks at coloursGet some metal loops/damp bamboo skewers/metal spoons and dip them into the salts. Then place over a flameGet some salts and dissolve in alcohol, then spray through a flame
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5Magnesium
Burning magnesium results in a super bright white lightBurning magnesium powder results in a home made sparkler
Which can lead to discussion around surface area and rates of reaction slightly more engaging than marble chips
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4Science behind it.
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Great web resources to design your own fire works http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/fireworks/@ibpossum6
Resources
7@ibpossumI have started posting resources in the presentation (and some more) with all the links in a pond bucket (my first ) which you can find HERE
Feel free to get in touch with any questions am happy to help Get in touch with your local high school/uni ours is happy to share the small amounts of salts required (or hit up Dave Warren also presenting today )
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