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Static Butterfly Wings
Use invisible electric force to make wings flutter!
🧲 Physics Fun
⭐⭐⭐Easy Peasy!
🛒 Supply List
Check off supplies as you gather them!
📋 Step-by-Step
Step 1: Build a Butterfly Body
Cut a small butterfly body from cardstock and tape or glue it to a table or piece of paper.
Step 2: Add Light Wings
Step 3: Charge the Balloon
Step 4: Hover, Don't Touch
Step 5: 🦋 Flutter Time!
🔬 Why It Works!
Rubbing the balloon gives it a static electric charge. Opposite charges attract, so the lightweight tissue paper is pulled toward the balloon. The force is invisible, but the fluttering wings help you see it in action!
⚠️ Safety Tips
- 🛡️Ask for help with scissors if you need it
- 🛡️Keep popped balloon pieces away from toddlers and pets
- 🛡️Do not rub balloons near your face if latex bothers your skin
🤯 Fun Facts
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Lightning is a giant version of static electricity!
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Static can make your hair stand up because the strands push away from each other
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Tiny bits of paper can jump to a charged balloon too