Can you avoid static shocks? As part of a larger physics series, an electric video explains what a static shock is and why it happens. Then, the narrator offers an idea for reducing your shock when exiting a car. She also includes a few related variables that many don't consider.

Concepts

static electricity, insulators, electric charge

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• List and test other ideas for getting rid of static electricity
• Discuss in more detail why humidity is an important variable

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of static shock and the properties of metals

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Applies to everyday life for many people
• Works well in traditional or flipped classes
• Provides closed captioning in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish for ease of note taking

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4