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Static Electricity
| Content Provider | howtosmile |
|---|---|
| Author | LaHart, David Little, Carlyn Weisblat, Brooks Meyers, Ted |
| Copyright Year | 1997 |
| Description | In this quick activity, learners explore static electricity using a plastic comb, wool cloth, puffed rice, and a plastic bag. Use this activity to introduce learners to how static electricity is created when an object gives up or gains electrons. |
| Related Links | http://oldintranet.puhinui.school.nz/Topics/Science/AtomFamily/frankenstein/static.html |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Museum of Science, Inc. (Miami, FL) |
| Subject Keyword | Electrons Static electricity Electricity Charge Negative charge Positive charge Physical Sciences Electricity and Magnetism Electric Charges and Currents Structure and Properties of Matter Elementary Particles and Nuclear Physics The Nature of Science The Scientific Process Conducting Investigations |
| Content Type | Text |
| Educational Role | Student Teacher |
| Educational Use | Assessment |
| Time Required | PT5M0S |
| Education Level | Class V Class VI Class VII Class VIII Class IX |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Physics |