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Firework Chemistry!
Discover the chemistry of fireworks!
+ Watch exciting demonstrations to see how fireworks work!
+ Make a (safe!) "firework" display of your own
+ The older groups will also learn about chemical reactions and formulae, flame tests and the periodic table.
Your home-education journal is already written!
In your booking confirmation email you'll receive a summary of the keywords, key concepts and student activities planned for this session. You can simply copy, paste and adapt it for your home-education journal and use it to help you discuss the learning with your child afterwards.
Tuesday 1st November
5-8s group: 11 - 11:50am (UK GMT)
8-12s group: 1 - 1:50pm (UK GMT)
11-15s group: 2:10 - 3pm (UK GMT)
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Equipment (To join an entirely optional practical)
It is a good idea to have a whiteboard or paper, pen, ruler and calculator to hand in each session.
- A tall glass or beaker
- Water (to fill ¾ of the glass)
- Vegetable / sunflower oil or similar
- Liquid food colouring (water soluble) (two colours or more ideally)
- Pipette or teaspoon
- Table salt (about a teaspoon)
- Cloths in case of spills
- A tray or plate to work on may be a good idea
Links suggest sources of appropriate resources
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Price is for one device (screen) to join for one session.
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