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This collection of free resources from th eNSTA Learning Center combined with some lessons on electrostatics and history from AAPT offer content background and simple but effective activities to root out student misconceptions on electrostatic charge. The materials are readily available in homes and kitchens.
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Ideas for studying electrostatics using simple inexpensive materials
Why does a balloon stick to your sweater? Rub a balloon on a sweater, then let go of the balloon and it flies over and sticks to the sweater. View the charges in the sweater, balloons, and the wall.
2006 marked the tercentenary of Benjamin Franklin's birth. Franklin is celebrated for many things, but his scientific work on electricity made major contributions to the progress of the field, and established his reputation as one of the leading intellects of his age.
Complete set of electrostatic activities which use simple straws, sticky tape, and items from the kitchen. History and Benjamin Franklin's experiments integrate core topics.