Curated OER
Static Electricity
In this lightning worksheet, middle schoolers will read information about the different types of lightening and how they are formed. Then students will complete 2 short answer questions.
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Kidstorm: Lightning
Learn about lightning formation and lightning safety with this detailed webpage.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Nasa Online: Lightning and Static
The concepts of lightning and static charges are made easy to understand by watching this interactive graphic website. Basic terms are explained and illustrated as well.
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K 3 Learning Pages: Web Resources Thunderstorms
Check out this comprehensive list of web resources on thunderstorms and safety. Students and teachers will benefit from the links found on this site.