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Most have felt a static electricity shock, but what actually causes it? Scholars observe, develop a hypothesis, experiment, and learn about static electricity. Through multiple short writing samples, they describe static electricity in common terms, basic scientific terms, and—by the end—complex scientific terms.
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NGSS:
Designed
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils build an electroscope using clay, straws, and tape
- Print the charged up picture in color if possible; if not, try displaying the color photo on a computer screen all pupils can see as the black and white version is difficult to interpret
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of static electricity and charges
Pros
- Includes teacher notes throughout the lesson to help facilitate instruction
- Presents ideas for differentiation
- Offers answers for each question
Cons
- None