We have been learning about static electricity. We learnt that everything has atoms. Atoms have a negative and positive charge. If we activate the charge by rubbing it (making them hot) then cause electricity! We tested what made the best or the strongest static electricity by rubbing them on all different types of clothes but, we found rubbing the balloon on our head was the best!
Then came our experiments!
We made as much static as we could and then we were off experimenting. We rubbed and then watched as we were able to pick up sand, glitter, crape paper and cellophane!
We were disappointed that we couldn't make the balloon stick to the wall but were wowed when it rose up to travel towards a magnet!!
We couldn't see the static on the balloon but we could see it when our hair stood up!
We had lots of fun! If you have a question, let us know :)
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