Science & Nature
Firework Science: The Blast
Why do some burst, while others fizzle? Find out in this class of the Firework Science series!
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9-14
year olds
2-10
learners per class
$12
Charged upfront
Meets once
60 minute class
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Description
Class Experience
"Fireworks are an application of chemistry and engineering: you need good chemistry to get the effects up in the sky and good engineering to make sure they get to the right altitude and burst at the right time." -- John Conkling, former director of the American Pyrotechnics Association During this course, we will explore the chemistry, physics, and engineering behind the controlled explosion seen in fireworks. To do this, we will mainly utilize videos and diagrams; however, there will be a...
1 file available upon enrollmentTwo page worksheet provided by instructor Optional craft materials: paper cup, balloon, scissors, small pom-poms/cotton balls, and a rubber band that will fit snugly around the cup
1 hour per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.