Explore static electricity in our daily experience by discussing the following questions:
1. Have you ever been shocked after walking on a carpet or putting on a sweater?
2. Combing your hair? Getting out of a car with cloth seats? Can you explain what caused the shock?
3. Describe your experiences playing with magnets. Have you noticed that sometimes two magnets will repel each other? What causes them to repel?
4. Why do your clothes stick together when they come out of the dryer?
5. Why do you sometimes get a shock on a cold day when you touch metal?
6. What other experiences have you had with static electricity?