What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Winter is the best time to study the force of static electricity! In the winter, the dry air favors the formation of static electricity which many students will recognize from clothes that tumble together in the laundry dryer. Students will learn about the nature of this static force and understand how the transfer of negatively-charged electrons is responsible for the formation of this force. Student will see interesting demonstrations that show the power of this force and will be shown how to use static electricity to shock themselves and even to make certain objects levitate.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There are no safety issues associated with these activities and demonstrations. Students may need assistance blowing up balloons and using scissors to cut a ~1 ft thin strip from the plastic bag. This can be done before class.
Supply List
Bring as many materials as possible: wool (sweater, small blanket, cloth), balloon, large styrofoam plate, metal pie tin, plastic cup, tape, plastic grocery bag cut into a 1 ft (~30 cm) thin strip, thin tinsel.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Science from Rutgers University
I have many years experience teaching nearly every grade level science class in elementary, middle, secondary in the public and private schools. I have even taught PreK and kindergarten science as well as science education classes in a teacher education department. Even in an online setting, I make my classes as hands-on, interesting, fun, and rigorous as possible.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-8 learners per class