Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Pith Ball Electroscope

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a demonstration of a primitive device for measuring electrostatic force. [0:38]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Foil Leaf Electroscope

For Students 9th - 10th
This video demonstrates aluminum leaves repelling in the presence of a charged object. [0:51]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Electrostatics: Discovery of Triboelectric Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
Our ancestors noticed that when amber was rubbed against fur it attracted small objects. Why is this? [0:52]
Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Electrostatic Models

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A teacher lesson plan which includes several hands-on activities pertaining to static charge, charge interactions, and the induction process. Students use readily available materials to investigate these concepts. Designed for pre-high...
Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Introduction to Magnets (Classroom Unit)

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
A teacher unit which includes several hands-on activities about types of magnets, magnetism, and electrostatics. An activity designed to suit all grade levels. Many parts of the activity would be easily adaptable as a student project.

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