Introduction
There are many types of chemical reactions that surround a typical 4th of July celebration. Many of you do not realize that chemistry makes up all things around you, including grilling, fireworks, and getting a tan in the sun. In this WebQuest, you will investigate these reactions and classifing them by the type of reaction. You will include this information on your invitation to a 4th of July party you and a friend will be throwing.
Don't forget the 5 types of reactions we have learned: synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double repacement, and combustion.
Task
Together with one partner, you will make an invitation to your 4th of july party. The invitation must include the date, time, and location of the party. You must also include information about the three main chemical reactions that will also be attending the party based on the activites that will be happening at the party. Dont forget to classify these reaction types! You must include an illustration of at least one of the chemical reactions. This WebQuest will help you and your friends realize that chemistry is all around you happening all the time!
Process
In order to complete your invitation you must visit the following websites to research the chemical reactions that are taking place at your party.
- Fireworks
Chemical of the Week - Fireworks
- Grilling with Propane
Reaction of Propane with Oxygen
- Tanning
Student 1 will be responsible for researching the three topics above on the computer.
Student 2 will write the information as student 1 researches the topic.
Both students will come together to make the invitation to the 4th of July party they are having. Studnt 1 will be incharge of the writing the information on the invitation. Student 2 will be incharge of drawing the illustration or printing it from the computer.
Evaluation
Conclusion
Now that you have researched fireworks, grilling with propane, and how suncreen works you should realize that chemistry really is all around you. These chemical reactions fit into the reaction types that we have discussed in class. After this activity you should start to think about other activities you do everyday, and the types of chemical reactions that make these activites possible.