Neutral vs. Charged Objects

The Charged Vs. Uncharged Objects Video Tutorial describes the structure of the atom and explains how an understanding of atomic structure informs our beliefs about the difference between a charged and uncharged object.

The video lesson answers the following questions:

1. What is the structure of the atom and what implications does this have on our understanding of charged and uncharged objects?
2. In terms of their subatomic particles, how do charged and uncharged objects differ from one another?

Video

You can watch the video below, or click here to watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab).

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Additional and Related Learning Tools

Charge and Charging Concept Builder
Concept Builders are great learning tools for developing and refining an understanding of a topic. This Concept Builder allows students to explore the manner in which objects become electrostatically charged in terms of protons and electrons.

Minds On Physics the App, Part 4, Mission SE1 in the Static Electricity Module
Minds On Physics is not for the meek-hearted. They are interactive questioning modules that provide a rigorous workout in careful reading, analytical thinking, and conceptual reasoning. Mission SE1 from our Static Electricity module is an perfect complement to this video.

Physics Interactives, Static Electricity Chapter, Charging Simulation
You can learn a lot by playing. And with this simulation, you can see those + and - charges as you play with charged balloons and conductors. But don't play too long ... you probably have some work to do.

Physics Classroom Tutorial, Static Elecricity Chapter
Sometimes you need a written reference to freshen up on what you're learning. And that written reference would be the Tutorial section of our website. The following two pages will be helpful complements to this video:
Structure of the Atom
Neutral and Charged Objects

Teacher Resources

Curriculum Corner, Static Electricity Section
Our Curriculum Corner is composed of a collection of Think Sheets . Each one makes for a great component of any Lesson Plan. They work great for both independent practice exercises and cooperative group exercises. The following Think Sheet makes a great complement to this video:
Charge

Charge and Charging Concept Builder
A Concept Builder can be one of the best tools to deepen a student's conceptual understanding. And when combined with a Task Tracker subscription, you can track students' progress on the various parts of the activity. This Concept Builder allows students to explore the manner in which objects become electrostatically charged in terms of protons and electrons.

Minds On Physics the App, Part 4, Mission SE1 in the Static Electricity Module
Minds On Physics is not for the meek-hearted. This challenging tool will give a student a rigorous workout in careful reading, analytical thinking, and conceptual reasoning. For Honors Physics, IB Physics, and AP Physics 1, MOPs can be an awesome promoter of in-depth learning. Mission SE1 is an perfect complement to this video.

Physics Interactives, Static Electricity Chapter, Charging Simulation
You can learn a lot by playing. And with this simulation, you can see those + and - charges as you play with charged balloons and conductors. Give your students an opportunity to manipulate variables and experiment with charge.

Physics Classroom Tutorial, Static Elecricity Chapter
It reads like a book ... but much better. Our Tutorial section has long been the most trafficked section of our website. And for good reason - it's understandable. We recommend leaving links to specific pages on your Course page. The following two pages will be helpful complements to this video:
Structure of the Atom
Neutral and Charged Objects

Teacher Toolkit: Charge, Charge Interactions, and Charging Methods
Teacher Toolkits provide teachers with a collection of resources that are ideal for planning standards-based, multimedia lessons and units. We've combed the web and selected some of the best, most professional simulations, videos, and other tools that complement the resources present at The Physics Classroom.

Lesson Notes

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Slides

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