A resource for scholars and others interested in media literacy. The materials were originally developed by graduate students enrolled in a course taught by Professor Renee Hobbs at Temple University's School of Communication and Theater, and has been further developed by succeeding versions of the same course. The course looks at media literacy in a wide context, and is of relevance to secondary education, tertiary education, research and education outside the formal sector.
1. hollow metallic sphere (with positive charges) 2. electrode connected to the sphere, a brush ensures contact between the electrode and the belt 3. upper roller (for example in plexiglass) 4. side of the belt with positive charges 5. opposite side of the belt with negative charges
6. lower roller (metal) 7. lower electrode (ground) 8. spherical device with negative charges, used to discharge the main sphere 9. spark produced by the difference of potentials
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