Static Shock!

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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.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per student
Age Range:
Ages 6 - 11
Resource Types:
Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • Balloon
  • Puffed Rice Cereal (like Rice Krispies®)
  • Hair or piece of a wool or felt cloth

Keywords

Subjects

  • Physical Sciences
    • Electricity and Magnetism
      • Electric Charges and Currents
    • Structure and Properties of Matter

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

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  • Free access

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