What You Will Need
Tissue Paper
Plastic Ruler
Scissors
Something made of wool (ex: a scarf, carpet)
Snake Template (download at link below)
http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Static-Electricty-Download-Template.pdf
Tissue Paper
Plastic Ruler
Scissors
Something made of wool (ex: a scarf, carpet)
Snake Template (download at link below)
http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Static-Electricty-Download-Template.pdf
What You Do
1. Download and print the free snake template and draw the design onto the tissue paper.
2. Cut out the snake following the lines you have traced onto the tissue paper.
3. Rub the plastic ruler vigorously over the wool carpet or scarf, then hover the ruler over the snake's head.
4. Watch as the snake rises off the table!
1. Download and print the free snake template and draw the design onto the tissue paper.
2. Cut out the snake following the lines you have traced onto the tissue paper.
3. Rub the plastic ruler vigorously over the wool carpet or scarf, then hover the ruler over the snake's head.
4. Watch as the snake rises off the table!
The Science Behind It
Most objects are made of an equal amount of positive charges (protons) and negative (electrons) which makes the object neutral. The rubing of certain materials against another can transfer electrons or negative charges. When the object comes in contact with another object that is more positively charged, the two objects will attract.
Source: http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/26633/static-electricity-3
Most objects are made of an equal amount of positive charges (protons) and negative (electrons) which makes the object neutral. The rubing of certain materials against another can transfer electrons or negative charges. When the object comes in contact with another object that is more positively charged, the two objects will attract.
Source: http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/26633/static-electricity-3
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