Static Electricity

Snap, crackle, pop! This electrifying kit introduces students to static electricity through fun, safe, and hands-on experiments. Using balloons, household items, and a Van de Graaff generator (optional add-on for in-person demos), kids will explore the invisible forces of positive and negative charge, attraction and repulsion, and how static electricity interacts with different materials.

Perfect for parties, classrooms, and science days, this kit is packed with activities for 24 children working in pairs, complete with printed guides and easy-to-follow video instructions.

Time Commitment:
Two 45-minute class periods or one 1.5-hour session

Suggested Grades:
Grades 3–6

TEKS Alignment:

• 3.6(C): Explore forces such as magnetism and static electricity

• 4.6(A): Differentiate among forms of energy, including electrical energy

• 5.6(A): Explore the uses of energy, including electrical energy in everyday life