Learn About Electric Charges With Sticky Tape Experiments
In this this one time physical science class, students will learn about electric charges by doing experiments with sticky tape. Emphasis will be on understanding the concept and real world applications.
Paul Fang
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(34)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, we'll be learning about electric charges by doing experiments with sticky tape. No prior knowledge about charges is needed. Students can either follow along with their own sticky tape or watch me demonstrate, then perform the experiment after class. Using the sticky tape experiment results, we will come up with "rules" for how charges interact with each other. We will also look at examples of how charges affects us in everyday life. This course is very interactive. At each step, I will demonstrate, then give students time to perform the experiment and/or ask questions. In addition to sticky tape, there will be other interesting and fun demonstration. See Materials for required and optional materials. Students without materials are still welcome to observe and perform experiments after class. *If the section times don't work for you, please feel free to request another time.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how many charges there are. Students will learn how charges interact with each other. Students will be able to give examples of charges in our everyday life. Students will learn how sticky tape can be used to demonstrate properties of charges.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be using PhET Interactive Simulation. The website is free and you do not need to create any account.
Supply List
STICKY TAPE Scotch brand works well, but other brands okay. Student's who don't have sticky tape, may watch me demonstrate, then perform experiment after class. (Masking tape or packing tape will NOT work). OPTIONAL MATERIALS - These are nice to have, but okay, if you don't have them. We will use them for fun and interesting demonstrations. - comb (not brush) - balloon (blown up) - hole punch paper (or cut up little bits of paper) - Styrofoam plate (not paper plate) If you do not have the materials above, it is okay. Students can watch the class, and then perform the measuring after class.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Paul Fang
5.0
34reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am certified in Physics and have taught Physics for 20 years.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$9
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
2-8 learners per class
