Response to Text - Fireworks Friday (W5, T4)

Response to text:

Fireworks

Highlight the correct answer or write down the appropriate response.

1. Fireworks were first made from… 

a) Bombs b) Bamboo

c) Baboons d) Gunpowder

2. Where were fireworks first invented??

a) Italy b) USA

c) United Kingdom d) China

3. Explain where the word “pyrotechnics” comes from, and what it means.

→The word comes from Greek words that mean fire and art. It means a firework display.

4. True or False: Sodium salts create deep-red coloured fireworks.

a) True b) False

5. In what year did Guy Fawkes try to blow up the King?

a) 1506 b) 1605

c) 1650 d) November 5th

6. What are the 3 main components (parts) of a firework?

→Oxidizer, a fuel and a chemical mix to produce the colour.

7. Explain, in your own words, how “fireworks” can be used to save lives.

→If you were stranded on an Island or a boat you can use fireworks as a distress signal (A signal from a boat that is in danger.) so you can light them off and then people will see the fireworks and will send help.

8. Do you think people should be allowed to set fireworks off at home? 

Explain your reasons why or why not.