Thunderstorm: Giving Some Static

Description:
The site provides instructions on conducting a classroom activity in which students observe the effects of static electricity. They observe the effects on styrofoam packing "noodles" after one of them has been touched by a balloon that's been rubbed on hair or a shirt. Then they observe the effects of holding a balloon treated that way, over paper punch circles.

Organization:
Discovery Communications, Inc.

URL:
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/earthalert/thunderstorm/3-5.html

Contact:
Paul Thomas, General Manager
Adrienne Schure, Executive Director
Send questions and comments to: feedback@discoveryschool.com
http://school.discovery.com

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
Grades 5-8

Subject:
Thunderstorms

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials
 
 

Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00