Describe The Periodic Table of Elements, identify the elements that make a firework work and examine the contribution of each element to the total fireworks effect.

This lesson explores the differences between public and private goods.

This site from Schoolhouse Rock, History Rock, provides the lyrics to the song, "Fireworks" about the Declaration of Independence. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence for the Continental Congress? When did they write it? What does...

An image of "Fireworks in Naples", created by Oswald Achenbach in 1875 (Oil on canvas, 66 x 102 cm).

A poem about a firework and its journey throught the sky.

CNN coorespondent Morris Burrett critiques the debate outcome between Clinton and Bush and also analyzes comments from both candidates.

Students are asked to generate questions about fireworks that could be answered through scientifice evaluation.

Eric Rosado details how gunpowder has caused devastation around the world, despite the incandescent beauty of fireworks. [3:24]

When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout. What's going on? Anita Collins explains the fireworks...

Picnics, fireworks, and parades are what we think of when someone says Fourth of July. This day became a federal holiday in 1941 so Americans could take a day to celebrate our independence. View the following slideshow that summarizes...

This page offers a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using 16 vocabulary words pertaining to July 4th. It also provides an extensive Vocabulary Word List for July 4th (340 words), food lists, and information about fireworks.

Fire, fireworks, chickens, roosters and dancing lions filled streets around the world celebrating the Chinese New Year. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster.

Website companion to PBS show, "Rough Science," in which five scientists use their collective expertise to complete a series of tasks. Follow the scientists as they do things like generate electricity, make soap, make antibacterial...

This site from the National Arts Centre provides an exploration of the life of George Frideric Handel (1685-1759 CE). Content includes information on his childhood, his father's dislike of music, his entry into the music field, his work...

Kids learn about Independence Day history and fun facts about the Fourth of July. Fireworks and parades celebrate the United States birth.

Potassium chlorate acts as a catalyst to produce oxygen. Read about some of its uses, including in fireworks and as a water disinfectant.

TeacherLINK at Utah State University offers a wealth of topics and project information on celebrations held throughout the world. Click on "Topics and Authors," to access a long list of available lesson plans on a variety of...

During your lifetime, you will use more than a million pounds of rocks, minerals, and metals. Dig through this web site and find out how.

Every year around October and November, Hindus around the world celebrate Diwali, or Deepavali -- a festival of lights that stretches back more than 2,500 years. Diwali 2021 occurs on Thursday, November 4. In India, the five-day...

If you're looking for a festival that compares to our Fourth of July, then you've come to the right site from don Quijote. Las Fallas is undoubtedly one of the most unique festivals in Spain - a Spanish fiesta where the whole town is...

Using the concept that a class has become an independent country, students work in groups to design symbols that depict their class. This activity not only teaches the history of American symbols, but it exercises higher-order thinking...