Tornadoes are dangerous, deadly, and also hard to explain to kids. In this weather experiment, we’ll talk about how tornadoes are formed which will hopefully make them seem a little less scary to the little ones.
SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED:
- 2 two-liter bottles
- Tape
- Washer
- Food coloring (optional)
(Click here for a tornado making kit)
STEPS TO TAKE:
- Fill your first bottle 3/4ths the way full
- Feel free to add food coloring or glitter which will make your tornado easier to see
- Add the washer to the top of the first bottle
- Add the washer to the top of the first bottle
- Tape the two bottles together. (Make sure you do it well so there are no leaks.)
- Flip the bottle upside now and give it a spin
EXPLANATION:
Similar to a tornado, the water moves in a circular motion which is called the centripetal force. It’s then pulled down creating a vortex. This connects the storm cloud to the earth’s surface to make a tornado.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE KEY FACTORS NEEDED FOR A TORNADO TO FORM.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TORNADO WATCH AND A TORNADO WARNING?
