Getting the H.O.T.S.* from Electrostatics

Here are the links to Dave's presentation at the OAPT conferennce 2009

1. Modelling instructions
2. Sticking paper
3. Spinning_dish
4. Rod & Can
5. Magic Tape
6. LED & Balloons

Electrostatics on the Net
compiled by Dave Doucette, Richmond Hill HS

Where to buy those fabulous LED's for static electricity (and much more - check out the great 'bubble solution'). Also check out his many videos for presentation ideas. Steve was named by Times magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He is a regular presenter at STAO conferences.
Website http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/
for LED's http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/1405

PhET (University of Colorado Physics simulations)
http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/index.php?cat=Electricity_Magnets_and_Circuits
(see 'Balloons and Static Electricity' and 'John Travoltage)

Static Electricity
http://doe.sd.gov/octa/ddn4learning/themeunits/Electricity/general.htm

Electrostatics Teaching Resources
http://www.lon-capa.org/~mmp/applist/beats/b.htm

Electrostatics Links (assorted)
http://amasci.com/static/electrostatic1.html
http://amasci.com/static/electrostatic2.html
http://amasci.com/emotor/stmiscon.html

Electrostatics Demonstrations
http://www.compadre.org/Precollege/items/detail.cfm?ID=4593

Electrostatics Miscellany
http://www.compadre.org/Precollege/static/unit.cfm?sb=9&Course=5

Electricity Concepts 'Theme Page'
http://www.cln.org/themes/electricity.html

Guided Inquiry Static Electricity Lab
http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/Phys/makeups/estatics/u8l1.html

Paper - Pre and Post Test to Elementary Students in Electrostatic Misconceptions
http://www.northwestcollege.edu/dotAsset/111755.pdf

H.O.T.S. = Higher Order Thinking Skills