Lesson Plan: 6P.4.08

Hamble Lesson Observation Plan
Learning About
Why does a rubbed balloon stick to the wall?
Keywords:
  • Charge (4)
  • Separation of charge: Where charged particles move to a point where the attractive forces become too weak to hold them together. (1)
  • Attract (1)
  • Force (1)
  • Charge: An area of positivity or negativity. (1)
  • Repel (1)
Memory Anchor:
Method Precise Learning Objective Linked Question / Activity
(Designed for maximum working out)		 Stepping Stones Pitstop Check
(Thinking Map)
T Objects can become charged when objects are rubbed together. How do objects become charged?

Demo balloon rubbed on jumper sticking to wall.
D Charged objects create forces between themselves.

Play with clothes and rods. - Bend water - attract suspended charged rods - attract hole punches? repel a drinks can
W Objects charged in the same way repel each other. What do objects with the same charge do to each other?

Two rods of same material rubbed with same cloth. Will repel each other.
D Objects used to charge each other will attract each other. What do objects with opposite charges do to each other?

Use the cloth to attract the rod.
A Separation of positive or negative charges when objects are rubbed together.

Draw diagram showing the movement of negative charges, leaving a positive object. NB: Must be a movement of negative charges.
Links To the Big Ideas
ForcesParticlesEnergyCells