Explore More at Home:
static electricity
It’s a family affair in the edition of Explore More at Home. Join Ms. Melanie as she demonstrates static electricity with a little help from her husband, Ben. Check out more demos and experiments below.
SCIENCE facts
Does the balloon in this VIDEO stick to the wall because of Magic or Science? Watch to learn what causes static electricity.
You can test for the presence of static electricity with an ELECTROSCOPE. Find out how to make one with just a few common household materials!
science demos and experiments
Snap, Crackle, Jump! Try this RICE CRISPY experiment to see static electricity and make your cereal move!
Did you know you can make a soda can roll away from you without touching it? Amaze your family and friends with this MAGIC TRICK powered by static electricity!
Grab a balloon and draw a face on it, then try this ACTIVITY and watch it grow a beard!
ELECTRIC CORNSTARCH? Try this activity to find out how you can make an ooey gooey mixture and then use it for an cool static electric experiment.
Can you bend water? Give it a try with this simple PHYSICS EXPERIMENT.
Watch and Learn
Schoolhouse Rock - Electricity performed by Zachary Sanders
Shocked Today by Science Rap Academy
CREATE
These projects will really bring your artistic creations to life! Make these crafts and then use static to make them move!