This video describes the basic role that atoms play in creating electrical charges, as well as the nature and creation of static electricity. Various methods of charging are discussed, emphasizing the role that insulators and conductors play in the transfer of charges. Other terminology includes: attraction, repulsion, induction, friction, and electrical discharge.

Originally released by Visual Learning, 2000. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015. Teacher's guide available under Additional info tag.

What is Electric Charge? (2:26); --Electric Charges and Force (1:28); -- Static Electricity (1:51); -- Charging Objects (2:37); -- Charges in Action (1:43); -- Lightning and Thunder (1:31); -- Moving Charges (1:42); -- Conductors and Insulators (1:06); -- Summing Up (0:59); -- Video Quiz Follows (3:00); -- Credits: The Nature of Electricity (2:49); -- A balloon showing electric charge (0:00); -- test electricity segment (0:00);.