Tomorrow is October 1st which means it’s time for a little Halloween fun! Today’s activity is magic dancing ghosts but in all reality, there’s no magic behind these ghosts, there’s science!
It’s all about static electricity. Magic dancing ghosts make the perfect science activity for kids.
To make your own dancing ghosts you’ll need:
- Toilet paper
- Pen or marker
- Black balloon (color optional)
- Dark room (optional)
- Flash light (optional)
1) Start by drawing small ghosts on toilet paper then cutting them out.
2) Next, blow up your balloon.
3) Rub the balloon on anything that will create static electricity (we prefer to rub it on hair!)
4) Hover the balloon over the toilet paper and watch it dance!
For more fun, take your set-up into a dark room with a flash light. Shine the flashlight onto the ghost but avoid the black balloon. If you get it right, it will look like the ghost is floating on its own!
