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1: Title
2: Objectives & Standards
3: Essential Question
4: History of Fireworks
5: What Are Fireworks Made Of?
6: Firework Colors
7: How Fireworks Work
8: How Does Weather Affect Fireworks?
9: Drought
10: Rain and Humidity
11: Lightning
12: What To Do When Lightning Comes
13: What About Wind?
14: Temperature
15: Key Points: Weather and Fireworks
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What Are Fireworks Made Of?
The colors of fireworks come from pellets of flammable powders called “stars.”
The stars release intense light and color when ignited.
Source:
Pumped, Cut, and Rolled Stars | WikiMedia