Anatomy of a firework

Name _____________________________

I have always wanted to know how those fireworks work and now here it is:

Go to www.teachersdomain.org and click on physical science. Under Matter click on Chemical reaction and electrons. Now click on the title of this worksheet.

1. Click on the lift charge – How high can the lift charge take the firework?

2. Click on main fuse – What is used today to set off these creations?

3. Click on #2 to the right – What does the fast acting fuse do?

4. Click on launch tube – What happens is the firework does not fit snugly into the tube?

5. Click on black powder – Where was the recipe for fireworks discovered?

6. Click on the #2 – What is one way to control the rate of burn?

7. Click on stars - What type of stars produce white light? Green?

8. Click on time delayed fuse – In a 3 tier firework when should the middle break occur?

I hope you enjoyed our little tour – know go out and light up your world.