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Static Electricity Activities & Reading Passages for Google Classroom

Teaching static electricity is easy and engaging with this interactive Google Classroom activity pack! This no-prep, standards-aligned resource helps students explore how static electricity works, its causes, and its real-world effects.

With drag-and-drop tasks, editable reading passages, and short-answer questions, students will develop critical thinking skills and apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios like understanding lightning, static cling, or hair standing up after rubbing a balloon. Interactive, hands-on activities make these concepts both relatable and fun!

Perfect for independent work, science centers, or even sub plans, this resource simplifies lesson planning while keeping students excited about learning. Whether introducing static electricity for the first time or reviewing key concepts, this pack is a must-have for your classroom!

Static Electricity Activities Includes the Following Google Slides:

• Editable reading passages
• Drag-&-drop: match the vocabulary and definition (atoms, electricity, static electricity, lightning)
• Drag-&-drop: match the description and atom particle (electron, proton, neutron, nucleus)
• Drag-&-drop: fill in the information on charges (ex: repelling & attracting)
• Short answer: how are the charges created?
• Drag-&-drop: place possible charges on the balloon & cloth (negative & positive charges)
• Short answer: what is happening in the picture and what are the charges? (girl with balloon on head)
• Short answer: what is happening in the picture and what are the charges? (comb and cloth)
• Short answer: what is happening in the picture and what are the charges? (comb and pieces of paper
• Drag-&-drop: match the questions and answers about lightning
• Image search: find real-life images of lightning
• Short answer: reflection and answer three main points about static electricity

Why Teachers Love these Static Electricity Activities:

• No-prep and ready for Google Classroom
• Interactive activities to keep students engaged
• Perfect for independent work, science centers, or sub plans

Ideal For:

• Introducing Static Electricity: Perfect for introducing or reviewing how static charges form and interact.
• Independent Work: Allows students to complete interactive activities at their own pace.
• Science Centers: Hands-on, digital tasks make learning about static electricity engaging and fun.
• Early Finishers: Keeps students actively learning with meaningful, self-checking tasks.
• Sub Plans: Ready-to-use, no-prep lessons for stress-free planning.
• Assessment Prep: Helps students solidify their understanding of static electricity before tests or quizzes.

This static electricity activity pack makes teaching simple and engaging, providing students with a strong foundation in understanding static electricity and its real-world applications. With interactive activities and real-world connections, this resource enhances your science lessons and keeps students motivated to learn!