Balloon Hair Static

Hair stands up or paper jumps. Ask students to predict what will happen. Rub balloon and hold it near hair or tissue bits. Key idea: Rubbing transfers charge; charged objects attract/push nearby charges. Ask: How can the balloon pull without touching? Safety and cleanup: Latex alternative if needed. https://www.cisga.org/cisgawpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/A-Hair-Raising-Experiment-Activity.pdf