We enjoy fireworks every July 4th, but how are they created? This inquiry based lesson allows students to explore how fireworks are created using their knowledge of chemistry and a series of different stations (with hands on, written activities, etc.) They come up with their mechanism after experiencing these different stations. See lesson video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJnw3f0yI-o
 
Regents Concepts
-Excited State
-Ground State
-Valence Electrons
3.1i Each electron in an atom has its own distinct amount of energy.
3.1j When an electron in an atom gains a specific amount of energy, the electron is at a higher energy state (excited state).
3.1k When an electron returns from a higher energy state to a lower energy state, a specific amount of energy is emitted. This emitted energy can be used to identify an element.
3.1l The outermost electrons in an atom are called the valence electrons. In general, the number of valence electrons affects the chemical properties of an element. 
 
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Inquiry based learning for high school chemistry cerebellum math model