During our recent Science lesson, we learned about static electricity by carrying out our own experiment.
First, we blew up balloons and rubbed them on our hair or our jumpers to give them a static charge. This happens when tiny particles called electrons build up on the balloon.
We then tested what the charged balloon could do. When we brought the balloon close to someone’s hair, the hair lifted up and stuck towards the balloon. It looked really funny, but it helped us see how static electricity works.
Next, we scattered small hole-punch dots and some sugar on the desk. When we held the charged balloon above them, the tiny pieces jumped up and stuck to the balloon. It showed us how static electricity can attract light objects.
We also cut shapes out of tissue paper and brought the balloon close to them. The tissue moved and lifted towards the balloon, as if it was being pulled by an invisible force.
This experiment helped us understand how static electricity works.
