Static Charges-PS Unit 5.1-Phenomenon Lesson

PS-Unit 5.1-Static Charges Phenomena

Let's start with lightning.

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Based on the second section, where is lightning most likely to occur?

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In the third section, it says that water droplets and ice particles carry electrical​

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. Charges are both ​

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. Lightning occurs when too many charges of ​

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build up in a cloud.

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charges

positive and negative

one kind

many kinds

blue and red

neutral and negative

currents

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CER Time!

The third section talks about lightning forming. Create a claim in a complete sentence that explains how lightning occurs.

Sentence stem: Lightning occurs when_______.

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CER Part 2

Using the text, cite evidence for your claim.

Sentence stem: The text says, "_______."

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CER part 3

Complete your reasoning statement about what causes lightning.

Sentence stem: This shows that lightning occurs when________, because______.

Let's move to the Tesla Coil!

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According to the early portion of the video, Nikola Tesla started working on his Tesla coil so that electricity could be transmitted without​

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Multiple Choice

Towards the middle of the video, we learn that Nitrogen atoms in the atmosphere are what the electricity is moving through. Which particles are moving between the Nitrogen atoms?

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Electrons