STATIC ELECTRICITY
Age Range
18 – 36
Theme
Categories
What:
Static electricity picture cards
Balloons
Fleece
Tray(s)
Feathers
Salt and Pepper
Straws
Water color paints
printed hairless people
Why:
Introduce basic scientific concepts, helps develop observation skills and encourages exploration and critical thinking
How
Short Discussion with picture cards
Take turns rubbing balloon on each others hair to see it stand up
Bring out fleece to rub balloon on to pick up feathers/salt and pepper
Hand out hairless person printouts with watercolor droplets for them to blow out with straw to mimic static hair!
