Fireworks Inquiry Unit (Days 2-3)

Lesson Sequence Evaluate: Warm Up Engage/Explore: Fireworks Research Elaborate: Fireworks Summary Engage/Elaborate: Designing a 6 element firework display Evaluate: Exit Ticket

Warm Up Write the electron configuration and draw the orbital diagram for Phosphorous

Warm-Up What is the Hund’s Rule? What does the Aufbau Principle state? What is the electron configuration and orbital diagram for manganese (Mn)?

Objectives Today I will be able to: Explain how electron absorbing and release energy to create colors in a fireworks display Research the designs, shapes and sounds of fireworks are available to create a fireworks display

Homework Study for electron configuration quiz on Wednesday, October 29

Mini Unit How do electrons absorb and emit energy to produce the colors we see in fireworks?

Investigative Questions How does an electron absorbing and releasing energy create colors in a fireworks display? What designs, shapes and sounds of fireworks are available to create a fireworks display?

Today and tomorrow you will complete research on fireworks

Brainstorming As a class we need to construct an organizer for the research needed to be completed on fireworks When you finish completing the research, you will write a summary

Once you complete the research, you will write a summary

Designing Fireworks

Directions Create a 6 - visual element firework display. Each firework should be a different color and shape. Draw each firework on a separate square of paper provided by your teacher. Record the shape of the firework, color and the metal used to make the color of the firework. Follow the example provided by your teacher.

Student Example

Exit Ticket What sources did you find to be the most useful for gathering information?