What is static electricity?

Let's find out! Have you ever rubbed your feet on the carpet and then zapped something when you touch it? Well, that’s exactly what static electricity is.

Check out the download for this activity and find out lots of cool facts about static electricity. Then get stuck into some electrifyingly fun experiments you can do at home. Wow!

So what is Active Science? 

Get up. Get moving. Have fun with science! We've got everything you need to get active with your learning - resources, outcomes and delivery instructions. Discover cross curricular and character development learning ideas. Increase or decrease the challenge level to suit all pupils. Have fun with STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) and get active.

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Active Science: Static Electricity
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