Youth will learn about static electricity using simple materials such as a balloon and a t-shirt.
Teacher Virtual
Age 7-10 years old
Duration Approximately 30 minutes
Category Elementary
Electricity is a type of energy used in our homes, schools, and libraries. Without this energy, modern life would be complicated. In this Grab and Go, youth are learning about static electricity using simple materials such as a balloon and a t-shirt.

 

NC Standards
3.P.3.1 Recognize that energy can be transferred from one object to another by rubbing them against each other.
4.P.1.2 Explain how electrically charged objects push or pull on other electrically charged objects and produce motion.