Electric Charge and Static
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Objective
I can give examples of static electricity in everyday life, like balloons sticking to hair.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Describe in your own words what static electricity is.
The video mentioned hair sticking to a brush. Can you think of another example of when you might see static electricity in your daily life?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Besides a balloon sticking to hair, describe another situation where you have seen static electricity at work in your daily life. Can you describe a time when you experienced static electricity, other than when rubbing a balloon on your hair? ”
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