KS3 Static electricity lesson

This is a full 1 hour lesson resource on static electricity. This was originally designed for a top set year 8 class.
This lesson involves practical demonstrations and activities.

The following equipment will be needed:

• A comb and a tap (for demo)
• Balloons (for demo)
• Empty can (for demo)
• Plastic rods, cloth and small pieces of paper (for class practical)

The PowerPoint contains:

• A “5 in 5” retrieval style starter based on the electricity topic, with answers
• Retrieval practice on the structure of an atom and subatomic particles
• A practical demo bending water using a comb
• Direct instruction on static electricity (using comb and water as an example)
• A hand signals ‘thumbs up’ true or false quiz
• A practical demo making hair stand up using a balloon
• A practical demo making an empty can roll using a balloon
• A guided conservation on why this happens
• A deliberate practice written task on static electricity, with guided self assessment
• A class practical on picking up paper using static electricity
• A deliberate practice written task on this practical, with guided self assessment
• A plenary task