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How do fireworks work? What makes them different colours? And what varies the shape of the explosion? 

It's 2023 – you might have seen some fireworks in person or on the telly to ring in the new year – and we're finding out all about the fizz, pop and bang of big fireworks!

How do fireworks work? What makes them different colours? And what varies the shape of the explosion? 
It's 2023 – you might have seen some fireworks in person or on the telly to ring in the new year – and we're finding out all about the fizz, pop and bang of big fireworks!

Join us as we unleash the latest innovations in science and tech to showcase engineering that is saving our planet and helping communities across the globe. From shark detection technology and artificial reefs bringing back marine wildlife, to the latest real-life cyber crime, nano materials and smart watches are saving lives, you can get thinking about what will be next. Kick start your way to making a difference and engineering a better world.  

Join us on social media @IETeducation for all the latest – we’d love to hear from you. Find more info at theiet.org/education

Join us as we unleash the latest innovations in science and tech to showcase engineering that is saving our planet and helping communities across the globe. From shark detection technology and artificial reefs bringing back marine wildlife, to the latest real-life cyber crime, nano materials and smart watches are saving lives, you can get thinking about what will be next. Kick start your way to making a difference and engineering a better world. &nbsp;
Join us on social media <a href="https://twitter.com/IETeducation">@IETeducation</a> for all the latest &ndash; we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.&nbsp;Find more info at <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feducation.theiet.org%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7CBeckyBolter%40theiet.org%7Cbed963a6f7264f525def08d99acf5586%7C37f807baaa3943e38018abddb6f7781c%7C0%7C0%7C637711037548371318%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=dbNMeypF%2F1qpMPvSLS0dWRix4mi4GlL24yhVWjMyQgU%3D&amp;reserved=0">theiet.org/education</a>

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Fizz Pop Bang! The Science of Fireworks

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It’s January and Down on the Farm, our hero of the month is the Potato!

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Jack sells Daisy the cow for magic beans, angering his mum. With the beans thrown out the window, will magic or chaos sprout? 

Jack sells Daisy the cow for magic beans, angering his mum. With the beans thrown out the window, will magic or chaos sprout?&nbsp;

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