Static Electricity

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In this activity, learners will explore ways static electricity interacts with the surroundings of an object. The activity has step-by-step instructions in English and Navajo. This activity uses easy to find materials.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
Under 5 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per student
Age Range:
Ages 4 - adult
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • Balloons
  • Variety of fabrics
  • Salt
  • cereal
  • packing peanuts
  • Tissue paper in little squares

Keywords

Subjects

  • Physical Sciences
    • Electricity and Magnetism

Other

Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Explora Science Center and Children's Museum, 2022