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
Session Information:
- Flexible instruction whether students are in the classroom or at home.
- Interactive, instructor-led session facilitated with students using materials from school or home. Can also be demonstration-based if students do not have access to materials.
- Teachers will receive a detailed Teacher Notes guide upon booking.
- Secure link to ZoomGov videoconferencing platform will be provided.
- Sessions are 30 minutes, Tu-Fr, 9:30 a.m.,10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. Plan for additional time to get settled in the virtual classroom.
- One class per session
New York State Standards
New York State Science Learning Standards
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Disciplinary Core Ideas |
Crosscutting Concepts |
Science and Engineering Practices |
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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
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Speaking and Listening |
Language |
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Comprehension and Collaboration Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas |
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use |
Contact
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Ashley Blydenburgh
(631) 344-4495
Office of Educational Programs
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Building 438
Upton, NY 11973-5000
