Testing for Static Electricity

This four minute video features a great explanation and demonstration of static electricity. The video also includes a great activity suggestion: create your own electroscopes to test for the presence of static electricity.
Resource ID#: 19167 Type: Video/Audio/Animation
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Direct Link: http://pbslearningmedia.org/resource/phy03.sci.phys.mfe.zele/testing-for-static-electricity/

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 3, 4, 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection
Instructional Time: 4 Minute(s)
Keywords: electricity, static electricity, negative, positive, charged, electrons
Instructional Component Type(s): Video/Audio/Animation,  Teaching Idea
Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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