Magnetism and Static Electricity

We explored and experimented with magnetism. We learned that magnets have a south and a North Pole. Like poles repel and opposite poles attract! We also discovered that magnetism can go through many materials like paper, plastic, wood, carpet and rubber too. Did you know that static is a force that can attract too? We created static by running balloons in our hair and tested to see if the static could attract a variety of materials. We found that it stuck to fabric, styrofoam, paper, foil and even Cheerios! It didn’t attracted heavier objects like tacks and brass fasteners.