Spooky Science Quiz

What materials are needed to make the flying ghosts?

• Tissue paper, scissors, felt-tip pen, and a balloon

• Fabric, needle, thread, and a balloon

• Paper, tape, crayons, and a balloon

• Cardboard, glue, markers, and a balloon

What is the first step in creating the ghost shapes?

• Inflating the balloon

• Rubbing the balloon on hair

• Cutting the tissue paper

• Drawing the ghost on tissue paper

Why is it recommended to use safety scissors?

• They are easier to find

• They are more colorful

• They are safer for children to use

• They are sharper and cut better

What is the purpose of rubbing the balloon on your hair?

• To create static electricity

• To clean the balloon

• To inflate the balloon

• To make the balloon colorful

What happens when the balloon is held over the tissue paper ghost?

• The ghost disappears

• The ghost flies due to static electricity

• The ghost becomes heavier

• The ghost changes color

What is static electricity?

• Electricity that flows through wires

• Electricity that powers gadgets

• Electricity that builds up on surfaces

• Electricity that is used in batteries

What causes the tissue paper to be attracted to the balloon?

• The balloon's color

• The balloon's shape

• The positive charges in the tissue paper

• The weight of the tissue paper

Which material is hypothesized to fly best?

• The heaviest material

• The lightest material

• The most colorful material

• The thickest material

What is the main scientific concept demonstrated in this activity?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Static electricity

• Thermodynamics

What should you do if the balloon deflates during the experiment?

• Change the ghost's shape

• Use a different material

• Try inflating it again

• Give up and stop the experiment