Static electricity activity for kids

Why it works?

Rubbing the balloon on your jumper or hair, charges it with static electricity, this attracts the frogs making them jump up to the balloon. They will stick until the charge wears off.

Extension Activity

Does it still work if you use normal paper and cardboard?

Can you time how long the Frogs stay stuck for?

If you rub the balloon on your hair for longer do the frogs stick for longer?

Do smaller frogs stick for longer than bigger ones?

Other Static Electricity ideas

Inspiration Laboratories also has a very cool ghost static electricity activity.

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