Fun static electricity investigation using a balloon and tissue paper. Test how many tissue paper snowmen you can pick up after rubbing a balloon on your hair.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
After rubbing a balloon on your hair, you can pick up tissue paper snowmen due to static electricity. Rubbing creates a spark that makes things stick.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Create a balloon and tissue paper snowman craft together. - Experiment with different materials to see what else the balloon can pick up. - Watch educational videos on static electricity to learn more about the science behind it. - Encourage your child to try rubbing different fabrics on their hair to create static electricity and observe the results.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: Balloon Snowmen Challenge INSTRUCTIONS: You and your child rub a balloon on your hair, then try to pick up tissue paper snowmen. See how many snowmen you can collect! Encourage counting and exploring static electricity together.
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1 take away from the video for your child
Discover the magic of static electricity! Learn how rubbing a balloon on your hair creates a spark to pick up objects. Experiment and explore the wonders of science.
