Pyrotechnics Homework Project• You need to create a ‘Firework Chemistry and Safety’ product.

The aim is that it will be a ‘go to’ place in the future to learn about the Chemistry of Fireworks.

• We will combine our products and share with students on iDiscover or a webpage.

• Your product needs to cover the following:

– The chemical composition of your firework: atomic / molecular structure of the elements / compounds

– Explain how the firework works linking to the chemistry

– Make a risk assessment of your specific firework based on reliable data (and reference!)

– Specific safety considerations with your firework

– A reliable resource to use for further advice (and reference!)

– Bibliography – a list of sources used

– DEADLINE FRIDAY 28TH MARCH

Homework project Task 1

• Start to research chemical reactions in a firework– Research the history of fireworks

• Where was the first firework developed?• What culture developed the firework?• What were they used for?

– Choose a firework to conduct in depth research on: Sparklers, Catherine wheels, Rockets, Poppers, Parachutes… or one of your choice!

Homework Project Task 2• Conduct in depth research on your

chosen firework

• Distribute the tasks between your group members based on the criteria

• Share your findings

Homework Project Task 3• Create your product!

• Deadline Friday 28th March

Groups

Group Name Firework Product

1 Jayden, Adam, Joshua, Mark

Sparklers PowerPoint and Voiceover

2 Michael, Caitlin, Christina

Parachutes ShowMe - PowerPoint

3 Chris, Justin, Worapol

Mines / Fountains Recording of Presentation PowerPoint

4 Isac, Alex, Ryan Rockets iMovie

5 Alice, Marilyn, Grace

Catherine Wheels Presentation recording using PowerPoint and Props

Using Research

Reliable Source Example:http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/sparklers-are-not-harmless-fireworks-warns-child-accident-prevention-trust-154368375.html

BibliographyBook:Surname, Initial., (date). Title. Publisher.Williams, G. Fosbery, R. and Adams, J., (2009). Biology for IGCSE. Nelson Thornes.

Website:Surname, Initial. (date). Title. URL.Phillips, K., (2013). Sparklers are not harmless warns child accident prevention trust. http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/sparklers-are-not-harmless-fireworks-warns-child-accident-prevention-trust-154368375.html