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Fireworks
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Pyrotechnics Association 
 This site for the fireworks industry trade association presents general information about pyrotechnics (fireworks) as well as safety tips. Because this organization promotes the use of fireworks, some of the statistical reports are presented to prove the safety and low incidence of fireworks-related injuries. However, the site features unbiased safety information, state fireworks laws, a glossary of pyrotechnic terms, diagrams of fireworks, and information for fire service professionals. http://www.americanpyro.com/ Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Holidays & Observances, Industries, Public Health & Safety, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Technology Last updated Jun 16, 2004 Art of the Explosion: Pyrotechnics & Fireworks
"This multimedia exploration, designed for grades 9-12, explores the science and art of pyrotechnics and chronicles the making of [Chinese artist] Cai [Guo-Qiang]'s 'Tornado: Explosion Project for the Kennedy Center.'" Provides an introduction to the project, and interactive presentation on pyrotechnics (with a create-your-own firework images online feature), and classroom discussion questions. From ArtsEdge, a program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3885/ Topics: Lesson Plans, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jun 20, 2006 Fireworks Photography
Series of three articles on techniques for photographing fireworks displays. Topics include photographing large fireworks displays, taking photos of fireworks with a digital camera, and shooting backyard firework displays. Discusses preparation, equipment, camera settings, choosing subjects, and more. From the New York Institute of Photography. http://www.nyip.com/ezine/holidays/firewksintro.html Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Photography, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Nov 14, 2008 Fireworks-Related Injuries
Facts and statistics on fireworks-related injuries in the United States, with links to further reading. Also available in Spanish. From the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/fworks.htm Topics: Holidays & Observances, Medical Treatments & Devices, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Technology Last updated Jun 25, 2003 Kaboom!
Satisfy your curiosity about fireworks at this site, which explains the anatomy of an actual firework and the chemicals that make it work. Includes an interview with a demolition expert who tells how buildings are brought down by using small explosions to make it implode. Also provides a transcript of the NOVA public television program on which the site is based. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/kaboom/ Topics: Holidays & Observances, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Technology Last updated Jun 29, 2005 The National Council on Fireworks Safety
The site has general fireworks safety information, as well as tips for public fireworks displays and choosing safe fireworks. Also find classroom materials, public service announcements (PSAs), a synopsis of state laws relating to fireworks, injury statistics, and emergency response information. From a nonprofit organization "dedicated to the safe enjoyment of fireworks in the United States." http://www.fireworksafety.com/ Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Holidays & Observances, Public Health & Safety, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Technology Last updated Jun 27, 2007 |
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