Science · Grades 3
Spinning Straw Charge Detector
Use a balanced straw detector to test which rubbed objects push or pull across a gap, and how the gap changes the force.
Start Spinning Straw Charge DetectorWhat children practice
- Static Charge Studio: Investigate electric pushes and pulls between charged objects that are not touching.
How to use this activity
Invite your child to try the challenge independently first. Encourage them to explain their thinking, use the immediate feedback, and try again when an answer does not work. Short, repeated practice helps build confidence.
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