PPT
New York University

New York Univ.: Tandon School of Engineering: Static and Kinetic Friction [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what static and kinetic friction are and discusses the coefficient of friction for different situations. Presents two simple lab experiments and real-life examples of friction in action.
Interactive
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Sticking a Balloon to a Wall

For Students 9th - 10th
A simulation to show how a charged balloon sticks to a neutral wall.
Unit Plan
Concord Consortium

The Concord Consortium: What Are Some Examples of Things That Stick Together and Things That Do Not?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this learning module from The Concord Consortium, students will watch what happens when a Van de Graaff generator is used.
Website
MadSci Network

Mad Scientist Network: Building a Wimshurst Machine

For Students 9th - 10th
Using a question and answer format, this page is a response to a question on how to build and use a Wimshurst machine. Directions and suggestions for building such a device are given. The principle of electrostatic induction which...
Primary
Other

Eds Journal: The Control of Risks From Static Electricity

For Students 9th - 10th
From the ESD Journal website. This page describes the industrial and medical risks associated with the buildup of static charge. The investigation of the electric potential created by such accumulated charges and the materials...
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: John Travoltage

For Students 3rd - 5th
See how electrons build up and are discharged as static electricity.
Activity
University of California

University of California Berkeley: Charging an Electroscope by Induction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From the U.C. Berkeley Physics Lecture Demonstrations website. A thorough description of an activity in which a charged metal plate is used to charge an electroscope by induction. Complete directions and a diagram of the equipment and...
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Calculating Static Friction: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson demonstrates how to make calculations using static friction. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Calculating Static Friction."
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Static Electricity Review

For Students 9th - 10th
This review from the Glenbrook South High School provides a series of questions on various topics associated with static electricity (such as electrical insulation). Answers and explanations are hidden, yet easily accessed from within a...
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Charge and Carry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Exploratorium Museum is a full description of a short activity. An electrophorus plate and a Leyden jar are made. The electrophorus is charged by induction. Its charge is transferred to the Leyden jar by conduction...
Activity
Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: Make a Static Powered Dancing Ghost

For Students 4th - 8th
Detailed instructions for making a static powered dancing ghost using common supplies.