Science Sparks
JUMPING FROGS - Static Electricity Experiment for kids
Make tissue paper frogs jump up to a balloon charged with static electricity.
TED Talks
TED: electrical experiments with plants that count and communicate | Greg Gage
Neuroscientist Greg Gage takes sophisticated equipment used to study the brain out of graduate-level labs and brings them to middle- and high-school classrooms (and, sometimes, to the TED stage.) Prepare to be amazed as he hooks up the...
SciShow
This Crystal Is ELECTRIC
There's a few minerals that exhibit something called piezoelectricity and pyroelectricity, which mean that either heat or pressure can turn them electric. Here's a demo from the SciShow Rocks Box where you can see this for yourself - all...
Curated Video
5 Cool Electricity Science Experiments
Are you always tinkering, investigating and exploring new things? Here are some fun science experiments to keep your inner Einstein busy. It is pretty safe to say that most find experiments super cool. Some might even say it’s magic! But...
Curated Video
Science Experiment: Static Electricity
Isn't it a magic when you can move a pencil without touching it?! We are exploring the magical world of static electricity.
Curated Video
Fun with Static Electricity
Dr. Forrester defines static electricity by conducting a simple experiment using a balloon. She also identifies the two types of electricity by describing static electricity and current electricity.
Curated Video
Science Experiment: Dancing Foil
Are your kids bored of watching the same old magic tricks from a magician? Well, why not invite them to a science party instead! Here we make our own magic with dancing foil. When rubbing a balloon on wool, a charge known as static...
Science Sparks
Static Electricity Experiment
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.
SciShow
How to Make the World's Simplest Motor: SciShow Experiments
Hank builds a simple electric motor just powerful enough to make a small screw spin, but also strong enough to blow your mind.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The science of static electricity - Anuradha Bhagwat
We've all had the experience: you're walking across a soft carpet, you reach for the doorknob and - ZAP. But what causes this trademark jolt of static electricity? Anuradha Bhagwat sheds light on the phenomenon by examining the nature of...
Crash Course
Electricity: Crash Course History of Science
The study of electricity goes all the way back to antiquity. But, by the time electricity started to become more well known, a few familiar names started to appear. Edison, Galvani, and a few others really changed the way the world worked.
Bozeman Science
Electric Force
In this video Paul Andersen explains how electric force on an object inside a field can be calculated by multiplying the charge of the object (in C) times the electric field strength (in N/C).
SciShow
How the Electricity in Our Bodies Could Fight Cancer
One potential avenue for cancer treatment uses electricity not from any outside machine, but from within our own bodies.
SciShow Kids
How Sharks Find Food With Electricity! | Amazing Animal Senses | SciShow Kids
Jessi and Squeaks learn about special spots on a shark's face that help them find food using electricity! First Grade Next Generation Science Standards Crosscutting Concept: Structure and Function: The way an object is shaped or...
SciShow
3 Chemistry Experiments That Changed the World
Chemistry is the study of matter - stuff, and how it interacts with other stuff. Even though chemistry doesn't make a lot of news these days, chemists are making discoveries that change lives all the time. If Hank had to narrow down all...
Physics Girl
5 physics experiments for the holidays!
These 5 holiday-themed physics experiments will keep you and your family busy with science during the winter holidays! All experiments involve materials found around the house. Parental supervision advised . Flame Eraser – put out a...
Curated Video
5 Food Science Experiments
You should not play with food, but you must do these mind-blowing experiments with it to discover electricity in lemon, metal in corn flakes and much more.
Curated Video
Halloween Science Experiment: Static Electricity Balloon
Kids love Halloween, and that's why this spooky experiment is perfect for them! Try reviving skeletons and make them dance with the black magic of static electricity! This trick is done with the help of a balloon. You need to rub it...
Science360
Do smart electricity meters on conservation?
With smart electricity meters, consumers can measure electricity usage in real time, even find out how they stack up against their neighbors. But, does having that information impact consumers' electricity usage? With support from the...
Wonderscape
Energizing the Future: Batteries and Electric Transportation
This video demystifies the workings of electric batteries and their role in modern e-transportation. Learn how batteries, from simple potato experiments to advanced lithium cells, generate electricity through chemical reactions. The...
Curated Video
Static Electricity - Part 1
In part 1 of a discussion on static electricity, Dr. Boyd shows you how you can build up static electricity, and how you can make a soda can move with a balloon.
Minute 0:00 – Introduction
Minute 0:17 – What you’ll need
Minute 0:30 –...
Curated Video
Static Electricity – Part 2
In Part 2 of a discussion on static electricity, Dr. Boyd shows you the effect static electricity has on water.
0:00 – Introduction
0:07 – Explanation of Static Electricity
0:50 – What you’ll need
1:28 – Polarity of Water
2:10 –...
Let's Tute
The Shocking World of Electricity: From Ancient Times to Modern Appliances
In this video, the concept of electricity is explored from ancient times to modern day. The discovery of electricity is credited to Benjamin Franklin, who proved the link between lightning and electricity through his famous kite...
Visual Learning Systems
Electricity: Summing Up
This video is a review of the topics covered in the Electricity series. In this video, we explore the fundamentals of electricity, including the concept of electric charge and how charged objects interact with each other. We also discuss...