Static Electricity

Students are introduced to the structure of an atom and its role in producing static electricity with a series of demonstrations utilizing the Van de Graaff generator.
Vocabulary: atom, current, discharge, electron, generator, neutron, proton, repel, static, Van de Graaff
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New York State Standards
New York State Science Learning Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas |
Crosscutting Concepts |
Science and Engineering Practices |
PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter PS3.B: Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer |
Energy and Matter: Flow, Cycles, and Conservation Structure and Function |
Planning and Carrying out Investigations Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions Engaging in Argument from Evidence |
Next Generation English Language Arts Standards
Speaking and Listening |
Language |
Comprehension and Collaboration Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas |
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use |