Have you ever rubbed a balloon on your hair and watched it stick to the wall, or even make your hair stand up? That’s not magic—it’s science in action!

When you rub a balloon against your hair, electrons (tiny negative particles) move from your hair to the balloon. This makes the balloon negatively charged, while your hair loses electrons and becomes positively charged. Opposites attract, so your hair strands literally stand up and reach toward the balloon!

But the fun doesn’t stop there. A charged balloon can also attract neutral objects, like bits of paper or even a stream of water from a tap. This happens because the electric charge rearranges particles in the object, pulling it closer. It’s a perfect, hands-on example of electrostatic forces—one of the coolest parts of physics you can actually see in everyday life.

At Templer Park International School Rawang (TPIS), we believe that science is best learned through hands-on activities and real-life applications. By experimenting with simple materials like balloons, our Grade 11 students don’t just learn theories from a textbook—they get to see physics come alive before their eyes.

Science doesn’t just explain the world—it makes it electrifyingly fun! ⚡️