Static+Electricity

Format and Source
Internet Web Site @http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/index.php?cat=Physics



===North Carolina Standard Course of Study  **Science Goal 3 ** : The learner will make observations and conduct investigations to build an understanding of magnetism and electricity. === **3.06 **  Describe and identify materials that are conductors and nonconductors of electricity. Justification of use: This site allows students to virtually conduct static charges between items such as balloons, a sweater, wall or door knob.

**Description of content, Instructional Uses, and Best Features ** The site contains simulations developed by the University of Colorado. John Travoltage and Balloons and Static Electricity teach students how electrons move through static electricity. The simulations are interactive an allow the student to manipulate object to simulate electrical charges.

Learning Strategies and Teaching Methods
Learning strategy - Simulation. This is a great whole class activity using the interactive board or can be used as a center with a computer. Students need a prior knowledge of how positive and negative charges react to each other.

**Possible Problems The site contains simulations that are appropriate for upper elementary through college level. Be sure to preview the simulation to evaluate its appropriateness. Interactive white board necessary for whole class viewing. **