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In this hands-on activity, learners explore static electricity through the use of common household products. They also explore the connection between static electricity and cold weather. The activity webpage includes a fun how-to video for learners and educators.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 6 - 11
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Balloon
- Puffed Rice Cereal (like Rice Krispies®)
- Hair or piece of a wool or felt cloth
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Electricity and Magnetism
- Electric Charges and Currents
- Structure and Properties of Matter
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Electricity and Magnetism
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
- Science Festivals Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Children's Museum of Houston, 2011