1. Fireworks Inquiry Unit (Days 2-3)

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

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

5. 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

6. Homework
Study for electron configuration quiz on Wednesday, October 29

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

8. 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?

9. Today and tomorrow you will complete research on fireworks

10. 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

11. Once you complete the research, you will write a summary

12. Designing Fireworks

13. 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.

14. Student Example

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