BETA
Chapter 1
The chemical building blocks of fire
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Chapter 2
How humans mastered the spark
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Chapter 3
Dismantling the fire triangle
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Chapter 4
Modeling fire with plastic bricks
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The science of fire
Ch 4 · Modeling fire with plastic bricks
lego LEGO Fire Modeling
Neon fire! (Neon fire!) Shine a blacklight, watch the plastic glow!
lego Modern LEGO bricks are made of a tough plastic called ABS that can withstand moderate warmth but melts under flame.
lego LEGO fire stations and trucks have been a staple of the toy brand since the early 1950s.
Fun Fact
Trans-orange debut: LEGO introduced its iconic transparent neon-orange flame piece in 1991, changing toy fire forever.
Glossary
flame (noun)
A hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire. In 1993, LEGO introduced its first dedicated piece to represent burning fire using plastic elements.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire. In 1993, LEGO introduced its first dedicated piece to represent burning fire using plastic elements.
Quiz
What physical property allows LEGO bricks to snap together tightly and stay connected?
Quiz
In which decade did LEGO first introduce electric light bricks to light up their models?