RAFT Task Card 1: Science

Objective:
You will be able to identify why elements create certain colors of fire.
Student Role:
A scientist studying the causes.
Audience:
The science fair community.
Format:
An informative board.
Topic:
Have you ever wondered why fire changes certain colors?
Directions:
1. Visit Why do certain elements change color over a flame? to learn more about the reason
fire changes color.
2. Create an outline of why fire changes color.
3. Create an informative board that catches the eye.
4. Provide engaging visuals. Include the elements table.
5. Explain why each element makes the color it does.
6. Prepare to present at the science fair.
Resources:
Websites to visit:
Why do certain elements change color over a flame?
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-do-certain-elements-c/
Fire Education
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvLP1R9mUqM
Decoded Science
http://www.decodedscience.org/colors-fire-flames/40609
Assessment:
Create an engaging and informative board. Be sure to include what makes fire change color.
Prepare to present this to the science fair community. Worth 50 Points.

RAFT Task Card 2: Science

Objective:
You will be able to practice safety precautions when dealing with fire.
Student Role:
A safety precaution instructor.
Audience:
Students dealing with fire and elements.
Format:
A 5 minute presentation and skit.
Topic:
Why is safety such a big concern when dealing with fire and elements?
Directions:
1. Visit Fire safety 1 to learn more about the safety when dealing with fire.
2. Review the guidelines and create an outline.
3. Use an engaging website or programs to create your presentation
4. Practice scenarios to present to the class on why safety is important when dealing with
fire.
Resources:
Websites to visit:
Fire safety 1: Understanding fire, fire precautions and prevention
http://www.pcs.org.uk/en/resources/health_and_safety/hazardsatoz/fire-safety1.cfm
Fire Protection and Prevention
https://www.osha.gov/dte/grant_materials/fy09/sh-18796-09/fireprotection.pdf
Safety in the Elementary Science Classroom
https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/about/governance/committees/chemicals
afety/safetypractices/safety-in-the-elementary-school-science-classroom.pdf
Assessment:
Prepare a 5-7 minute skit on scenarios of why safety is such a big issue when dealing with fire
and elements. With the outline you created, build a presentation to follow your skit and present it
before you begin your skit. This assignment is worth 100 points.

RAFT Task Card 3: Science

Objective:
You will be able to create different color of flames by using elements.
Student Role:
A color changing fire master.
Audience:
The science fair community.
Format:
A presentation of changing the color of flames.
Topic:
What element makes fire change a specific color?
Directions:
1. Visit Flame Test- Colorful Elements to learn which element produces what color of
flame.
2. Create a 2 column chart with the element and color it produces.
3. Find what materials you need to produce color changing fire.
4. Create a safe environment to conduct the experiment.
5. Create a presentation of your results.
6. Prepare to present at the science fair.
Resources:
Websites to visit:
Flame Test Colorful Elements
http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/flame-test/
Flame Coloration by Element
http://webmineral.com/help/FlameTest.shtml#.Vu78jOIrLIU
Flame tests
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/edexcel_pre_2011/patterns/fore
nsicsciencerev2.shtml
Decoded Science
http://www.decodedscience.org/colors-fire-flames/40609
Assessment:

Create an engaging power point to present at the science fair. Also, be prepared to create color
changing fire in a safe designated area. Worth 100 points.