Making a Tornado Model is lots of fun for kids!They will want to repeat making a vortex again and again!!!
Materials
Directions
This activity works great with a Science Unit on Storms and/or Weather and when learning safety procedures during storms.
You can use duct tape instead of the tornado tube connector but it doesn't work as well! : ( (I tried!)
I purchased the tornado tube connectors at a local Lakeshore Learning Store but they are also available at Amazon.
Have fun!
Materials
- 2 clean, clear, recycled 2-liter bottles (remove labels)
- water
- tornado tube connector (approx. cost $3.00)
- food coloring (optional)
- funnel (if available)
Directions
- Recycle two 2-liter bottles. Remove labels.
- Have an adult remove any plastic rings that are on the necks of the bottles.
- Add water to one bottle (approx. 2/3 full).
- Add a couple of drops of food coloring.
- Screw on the tornado tube connector to the bottle with water.
- Screw the other bottle onto the other end of the tube.
- Flip the bottles over quickly and carefully.
- Hold the bottles tightly and swirl it around several times in a circular motion.
- Observe the vortex action!
This activity works great with a Science Unit on Storms and/or Weather and when learning safety procedures during storms.
You can use duct tape instead of the tornado tube connector but it doesn't work as well! : ( (I tried!)
I purchased the tornado tube connectors at a local Lakeshore Learning Store but they are also available at Amazon.
Have fun!
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