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Fun time
Electricity is all around us. But we usually see electricity when we press a switch

and electricity flows from the switch to a fan or a light bulb and it gives you air
or light. But sometimes electricity does not flow. It stays on the surface of an

object. Let’s do two simple activities to understand that kind of electricity.

Activity 1 experiential learning cross-curricular Sci

Things you need: a balloon, woollen fabric (sweater)

and bits of paper

What to do:

• Blow up the balloon and tie a string to secure it.

• Rub the balloon onto the woollen fabric

(sweater).

• Bring the balloon close to the bits of paper.

What do you observe: The bits of paper stick to the balloon.

Activity 2

Things you need: a plastic comb and bits of paper

What to do:

• Comb your hair using the .

• Place the comb over the bits of paper.

What do you observe: The bits of paper stick to the comb.

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