Level 4

Mini Inquiry Card 2

Fireworks

Did you know the first fireworks were probably made by accident? That's a bit alarming!

Find out the answers to these questions:

• Who made the first fireworks and why?
• What were the very first firecrackers made of?
• Why were the military interested in fireworks?
• Why are fireworks a very important part of Chinese celebrations?
• Where else in the world do people celebrate with fireworks?

Look here for some fireworks facts.

Present your findings as a fact box on a big firecracker. Bullet point each fact with a small cracker. The design of this little firecracker should show a link to your answer. For example the military one might be a little bomb!