And fireworks bursting in air

Several countries have “birthdays” in summer, and they frequently celebrate with fireworks. These websites and activities can spark your interest in fireworks.

CONNECT:

• ·        Fireworks are over 1500 years old; shone some light on their history at https://antiquitynow.org/2013/07/03/boom-pow-whizzz-the-history-of-fireworks/
• ·        Guy Fawkes was the inspiration for the graphic novel and movie “V for Vendetta.” Discover about his Gunpowder plot and resultant English Bonfire Night at http://www.bonfirenight.net/
• ·        See the anatomy of a firework at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/kaboom/anatomy.html#bottom
• ·        Watch how fireworks are made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88TVh1O5P1o

CREATE:

• ·        Try these family-fun alternatives to fireworks: http://www.parenting.com/family-time/holidays/10-fun-alternatives-to-fireworks
• ·        Make your own holiday crackers: http://www.instructables.com/id/Party-Crackers/
• ·        Create fireworks in a jar: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/diy-fireworks-jar/
• ·        Try your hand at these firework art activities: https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/fireworks
• ·        Play some fireworks games at http://www.gamesxl.com/fireworks

CARE:

• ·        Fireworks can be fun – and dangerous. Go to this guide to safe and age-appropriate fireworks fun: http://www.al.com/living/index.ssf/2015/06/fireworks_for_kids_a_guide_to.html
• ·        Fireworks scare pets, so help them survive by following this advice: http://www.al.com/living/index.ssf/2015/06/fireworks_for_kids_a_guide_to.html
• ·        Leave fireworks to the professionals; see why at http://www.mysafela.org/leave-fireworks-to-the-professionals/

CAREERS:

Get a bang out of life by working with fireworks. Here some of the possibilities.

http://pyroinnovations.com/pyro-fireworks-career.html

http://www.jobmonkey.com/pyrotechnicjobs/