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In this activity, learners explore static electricity and electrical charges while experimenting with an inflated balloon, unflavored gelatin powder, and a wool sweater.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners make an electroscope out of a foam cup, straw, aluminum pie pan, thread, and foil. Learners use their electroscopes to test for static electricity.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners conduct an oxidation experiment that turns old pennies bright and shiny. Learners soak 20 dull, dirty pennies in a bowl of salt and vinegar for five minutes.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours