{"product_id":"fire-spark","title":"Fire \u0026 Flight! Fireworks STEM Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhere chemistry meets history, and the science behind every boom comes alive!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eFire \u0026amp; Flight Fourth of July STEM Ki\u003c\/b\u003et is a complete, everything-included activity kit that brings together chemistry, physics, engineering design, and the true global history of fireworks in a single hands-on experience — built for curious minds ages 6–14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStudents run a real acid-base chemical reaction that mimics the rapid gas-release at the heart of every fireworks explosion, map metal compounds to their signature colors using a research-grade emission spectrum chart, sketch the parabolic arc of a firework shell, and debate the engineering tradeoffs between traditional pyrotechnics and modern drone light shows. Then they trace the 1,200-year journey of fireworks science — from a Tang Dynasty accident in ancient China, across the Silk Road, through Italian-American immigrant communities, to the choreographed digital shows lighting up American skies today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEvery element of this kit is intentional: the reactions, the colors, the history, and the people who made it all possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis kit is part of the \u003cb\u003eTP Designs STEM + Culture series\u003c\/b\u003e — because representation in STEM starts with what we build, what we celebrate, and whose stories we tell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e Every kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Baking soda packets (reaction base)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Citric acid packet (reaction acid)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• White vinegar (alternate acid)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Food coloring — red, blue \u0026amp; white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Clear plastic reaction cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Craft sticks \/ stirrers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Pipette droppers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Red, silver \u0026amp; blue confetti \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Full-color kit guide with 6-step reaction lab, metal ion color chart \u0026amp; embedded science moments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Student worksheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Culture Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Resealable poly bag \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNote: A waterproof tray is recommended. All liquid materials are food-safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis kit was built for parents, after-school programs, enrichment providers, and educators who want to go beyond the worksheet — programs that believe every student deserves STEM that reflects the full, global story of how science actually travels through cultures and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• After-school and out-of-school time (OST) programs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Elementary and middle school classrooms (Grades 1–8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Fourth of July and American heritage celebrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• STEM nights, science fairs, and family engagement events\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e• Library programs, community centers, and youth organizations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAge range: 6–14 years (age-differentiated culture cards for grades 1–4 and grades 5–8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTime to complete: 45–60 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFacilitator Guide Add On - $10\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEM Skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOne kit. Five disciplines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e🔬 Science (acid-base chemistry, atomic emission, CO₂ gas production)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e🏗 Engineering (projectile motion, drone vs. pyrotechnic design tradeoffs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e📐 Math (ratios, distance-from-sound calculation, parabolic arc geometry)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e💻 Systems Thinking (engineering design process, tradeoff analysis)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e🌎 Social Studies \/ Culture (global history of fireworks, immigration \u0026amp; American innovation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSupports Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) alignment for grades 2–8 across PS1.B (Chemical Reactions), PS4.B (Electromagnetic Radiation), and ETS1 (Engineering Design), plus Common Core ELA\/Math integration for grades 3–8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFire \u0026amp; Flight = The chemistry is real. The history is global. The science belongs to everyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eEducational \u0026amp; Cultural STEM Engineering Kit for Kids \u0026amp; Teens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTE: ADULT SUPERVISION RECOMMENDED FOR ALL ACTIVITIES IN THIS KIT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"It’s Tai Dyed","offers":[{"title":"Kit Only","offer_id":43239611662441,"sku":"0000001","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kit with Facilitator Guide","offer_id":43239611695209,"sku":"0000002","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7471\/2425\/files\/IMG-0476.png?v=1779515004","url":"https:\/\/itstaidyed.com\/products\/fire-spark","provider":"It’s Tai Dyed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}