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University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Balloons and Static Electricity ActivityUniversity of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Balloons and Static Electricity Activity
Publisher
University of Colorado
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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Lexile Measures
680L
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University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Balloons and Static Electricity

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An interactive simulation with balloons and a sweater that teaches about static electricity, electric charges, and electric force. This simulation can either be downloaded or played online and includes handouts, lesson plans, and additional materials.

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Concepts

static electricity

Additional Tags

electric charges, simulation, phet: balloons and static electricity, university of colorado boulder, electric force

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 1 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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