Fun-static!

Explore static electricity in a safe and enjoyable way with balloons.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Suitable For: 4 - 5 years old

Estimated Time: > 30 mins

Environment: Indoors

Materials:

• Balloons

Step 1:

Before you begin, ask your child to guess what will happen when you rub a balloon on your head.

Step 2:

Stand in front of a mirror and rub a balloon on his/her head.

Step 3:

Slowly and gently pull the balloon away from his/her head. Observe what happens!

Step 4:

Rub the balloon on your clothes.

Step 5:

Put the balloon on the wall and try to “stick” it there.