Synopsis for Lesson 6.5:

Title: "A Burst of Light: Mineral Use in Fireworks"

Grade Level: 5 - 6

Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the special effects created by certain minerals.
2. Conduct a successful experiment and observe and record the results.
3. Explain how minerals are used by society.
4. Predict, based on current evidence and trends, if the fireworks industry will continue to grow.