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Which subject	Physics
What age group	Year or Grade 3
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Sparking Curiosity: Let's Explore Electricity!

Introduction: The Magic of Electricity

Good morning, young scientists! Today, we're going to dive into the exciting world of electricity. Have you ever wondered what makes your toys light up or how your refrigerator keeps your food cold? It’s all about electricity!

A Shocking Start: The Lightning Experiment

To kick off our lesson, we’re going to start with a little magic trick. Don’t worry; it’s just science in disguise!

What You Need:

• A balloon
• Your hair or a wool sweater
• Small bits of paper or confetti

Let’s Get Started!

1. Prepare the Balloon: Inflate your balloon and tie it off.
2. Charge it Up: Now, rub the balloon on your hair or a wool sweater for about 30 seconds. This action helps create static electricity!
3. Create a Spark: Hold the balloon close to the small bits of paper or confetti on a table, but don’t touch them. What happens?

Let’s Discuss!

Did you see the paper jump? That’s static electricity at work! When you rub the balloon, it builds up a tiny bit of electric charge. The balloon is now acting like a magnet, attracting the paper bits.

Introducing Electricity: A New Word

Electricity is a form of energy that powers many things we use every day. It can be found in nature, like during a thunderstorm—hello, lightning!—or it can be made by human-made power plants.

Questions to Ponder:

• Where do you think we see electricity in our daily lives?
• Can anyone think of an object that needs electricity to work?

Let's Create!

Now that we have a taste of electricity, let’s get our creative juices flowing! Grab your art supplies, and draw a picture of something that uses electricity. It can be anything from a light bulb to a robot!

Wrap Up

Today, we sparkled our way into the world of electricity with a simple experiment. Remember, electricity is all around us, and it makes our world bright and exciting!

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And there you have it! Let’s have fun and learn about electricity together! Are you ready to become an electricity expert? 🪄💡