Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Third Grade Science: Physical Science: Static Electricity

For Students 3rd
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses electric charge and electric force, and identifies ways that electric charge is transferred.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Physical Science: Static Electric Charge

For Students 4th - 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses electric charge and electric force, and identifies ways that electric charge is transferred.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Static Electricity: Lesson 4: Action at a Distance

For Students 9th - 10th
Action at a Distance will enlighten learners studying electric fields. What are electric fields and what is the concept of action-at-a-distance? Take advantage of the interactive at the end of the reading.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Science of Static Electricity

For Students 3rd - 8th
We've all had the experience: you're walking across a soft carpet, you reach for the doorknob and ZAP. But what causes this trademark jolt of static electricity? Anuradha Bhagwatsheds light on the phenomenon by examining the nature of...
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: The Science of Static Electricity

For Students 2nd - 8th
What is static electricity and what causes it?
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Static Electricity: Electric Force: Coulomb's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative tutorial on Coulomb's Law and electric force in physics features a definition as well as formulas, diagrams, and learning exercises.
Interactive
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Static Electricity: Charging Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore charge interactions, the charging of objects by conduction and induction, and the grounding of objects in this interactive.
Handout
Ducksters

Ducksters: Electricity for Kids: Static Electricity

For Students 4th - 6th
Kid's learn about the basic science of static electricity. What is it and how it works.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Static Electricity Thunder and Lightning

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
An activity where students simulate the creation of thunder and lightning using simple materials, and learn how static electricity can produce sound.
Interactive
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Static Electricity: Electrostatics Landscapes

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explore a virtual environment for exploring the electric potential surrounding a positive and negative source charge.
Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Put a Spark in It! Electricity

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Uncountable times every day "with the merest flick of a finger"each one of us calls on electricity to do our bidding. What would your life be like without electricity? Students begin learning about electricity with an introduction to the...
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Physics/electricity & Magnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
Exploratorium Science Snacks are miniature science exhibits and experiments that can be made with common, inexpensive, easily available materials. These electricity snacks represent a set of devices that you can build and experiment with...
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Static Electricity: Lesson 1: Polarization

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will understand the meaning and application of polarization with this detailed explanation which includes links for hands on learning and comprehension questions.
Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Static Electricity: Lesson 3: Coulomb's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Pay close attention to the three variables between two charged objects, Coulomb's Law is the quantitative expression of these variables. Understand the purpose of the law and extend the understanding through Coulomb's Law Interactive...
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Electrical Fleas

For Students 9th - 10th
Create your own "flea" circus in this activity by using the effects of static electricity. Students will observe a charged object attraction to the opposite charge causing the object to jump.
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Everyday Mysteries: How Does Static Electricity Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how static electricity results from an imbalance of electrical charges.
Interactive
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Static Electricity: Aluminum Can Polarization Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Visualize the underlying cause for the attraction between a charged and an uncharged object. The animation allows students to see the response of electrons.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Static Cling

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This hands-on activity explores the concept of static electricity. Students attract an O-shaped piece of cereal to a charged comb and watch the cereal jump away when it touches the comb. Students also observe Styrofoam pellets pulling...
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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...
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Science Projects and Experiments: Static Electricity

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn by experimenting with science. Project on electricity with a static charge.
Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Static Electricity: Lesson 2: Charging by Friction

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand how to electrically charge an object by friction with this detailed description. Classrooms will benefit by extending the lesson with the interactive opportunity and follow up for comprehension with the "Check Your...
Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Static Electricity: Lesson 3: Inverse Square Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Electrical force between two electrically charged objects is inversely related to the distance between the two objects. Investigate why this becomes the inverse square law of physics. Engage in the Coulomb's Law interactive and check...
Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Static Electricity: Lesson2 Grounding Removal of a Charge

For Students 9th - 10th
How do objects become grounded? Probe into the science behind "grounding" objects by removing an electric charge. Explore the Charge Interactive and test understanding with the three follow-up questions.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Science: Electricity and Magnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about static electricity using terms such as friction, induction, and conduction. They also explain and illustrate the difference between alternating and direct current, and understand the relationship among voltage,...

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