Electricity in Nature – Lightning

Lightning can used to discuss several topics:

• Static electricity versus current electricity
• How electric charge can transfer into heat, light, and sound
• Conductivity and the qualities of a conductor

Looking for some good links to learn about how lightning works? Here are a few:

What Causes Lightning? (Plant Science) Age range: 11 and under
Lightning Facts (National Geographic Kids) Age range: 6 to 10
What is lightning? (National Geographic) This has some great photos and an excellent video! Age range: 12 and older
Severe Weather 101: Lightning Basics (NOAA) Age range: 12 and older