Chemistry of Fireworks
Ottawa Township High School, Ottawa, IL
The colorful and impressive fireworks displays seen at Fourth of July celebrations and other events pack a lot of chemistry into those “Ooooo! Aah!” moments. Learn more about the history, construction, shapes, and colors of fireworks.
- Underwater Fireworks
Fireworks have to be up in the air, right? Think again! Try these cool flashes of light—underwater. - What Is in a Firework?
Make your classroom pop and sparkle as students investigate two types of fireworks. - History of Fireworks
Whom do we have to thank for discovering fireworks? What did they use them for? - Make Your Own Fireworks
Glow little glowworm, glow. Make your own fireworks with ingredients you can find around the house. - What Do We Know About Fireworks?
Nothing ready for the sub? Don’t explode! Check out this emergency lesson plan instead.
- The Chemistry of Fireworks
This color-popping graphic is a mini crash course in fireworks. - Meet the Mad Scientists Who Created Edible Fireworks
These two modern day Willy Wonkas helped over a quarter million people get the sensation of tasting and smelling fireworks. - Pyrotechnics for the Planet
“What goes up must come down.” How can we make fireworks safer for the environment? - With a Bang: The Science of Fireworks
Poppers, firecrackers, ground spinners—what gives these common fireworks their kick?
- Chemical of the Week: Fireworks!
Chemistry can be a blast as you get the scoop on which compounds give you which color, how to stay safe, and more. - How Fireworks Work
Check out what goes into a firework, long before you see its explosive glow in the sky. - Kaboom!
Fire up your learning as you dissect the anatomy of a firework and its chemistry. - I Didn't Know That: Fireworks
Get up close and personal with the inner workings of a firework as you go behind the scenes at a fireworks company.
(all sites accessed June 2014)