EXPERIMENTSTeacher: Erika Estrada Date: ____________________________________Name: ____________________________________ Grate: ____________________________________

Have you ever seen someone pop a balloon with a needle? Is it possible to stick a needle

through a balloon without popping it? Discuss in pairs.

YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS:

*Balloons * Needles

Blow up a balloon – not too full – and tie the opening shut. If you are careful, you should be

able to push the needle all the way through the balloon without popping it. Insert the

needle with a gentle twisting motion into the end of the balloon opposite the knot. Continue

pushing and twisting the needle until the tip emerges from the other end, near the knot.

ANALYSIS:Complete the sentences with the following words:

Not Needle Exploits Crosses Balloon Thin

The balloon ___________ when the __________ crosses on the ________ part.

The __________ does _________ exploit when the needle_______ on the thick part.

DRAW YOU RESULTS:

HOMEWORK: What is static electricity? Write two examples

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