FOCUS FOR MEDIA INTERACTION

Name: __________________________
Complete this sheet as you watch the video.

1. Why is the golfer’s hair standing on end? _____________________

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2. Vocabulary and key concepts:
Supersonic - ____________________________________________
Charge_________________________________________________
Electrons_______________________________________________
Negative charge _________________________________________
Positive Charge _________________________________________
Conductor _____________________________________________
Insulator ______________________________________________
Neutral charge__________________________________________
Static Electricity__________________________________________
Attract_________________________________________________
Repel__________________________________________________

3. Describe what causes thunder. _____________________________

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4. Name one method meteorologists use to study lightning. __________________________

5. Try the “shocking sock and nose demonstration “ you just saw.

6. Draw a picture showing how the positive and negative charges are arranged in a thundercloud and on the earth in order for lightning to occur.

7. Why is the golf club dangerous in a thunderstorm?

8. Is there any way you can find out if a thunderstorm is in your area? _________________

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