Tornado in a bottle

Create your own tornado in a bottle using items you have around the house and see how a vortex forms! An easy science experiment or project for elementary and middle school students.

I've seen a number of different recipes for a tornado in a bottle all over Pinterest. Many used two bottles connected together, but for 100 kids I just didn't want to mess with that. I tried a few that included dish soap, and while the bubbles showed off the swirling, it eventually got too bubbly to see. I then found some that used colored lamp oil, which was REALLY cool, but that stuff was too expensive for 100 kids. I went with vegetable oil instead. Each kid needed: 1 bottle of water (I…

Make a tornado in a bottle to learn about extreme weather. What a great kitchen science activity to learn about weather! || Gift of Curiosity

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Ever wonder how tornados work? Check out this awesome DIY Tornado in a Bottle!

It’s easy to put together, mesmerizing for all ages, and a perfect example of centripetal force in a vortex…the perfect storm for scientific discovery!

This is an easy and fun experiment that you can do at home to demonstrate the power of a vortex. Kids will be able to (safely!) see a vortex in action—a

With water, dish soap, and a bit of spinning, you can make a tornado in a bottle! This can be a great way to learn how tornadoes work. For a basic experiment, try making a tornado in a single bottle. If you want to get more advanced, try...

Weather In A Bottle | How To Make An Amazing Tornado In A Jar. We're making weather in a bottle by making a tornado. I have this fun Free Weather Unit Study for Kids Who Love Hands-on Learning post for more teaching ideas. Weather comes in all kinds of wild and crazy forms, from record highs to intense winds. This is a super easy, low-stress science activity that takes 5 minutes to pull together. You can do it with your child when you are learning about the weather.

This post is in partnership with Amazon Kids. We are making a DIY Tornado to celebrate the the new Amazon Original Kids series Lost in Oz now available on Prime Video. Follow the magical adventures of Dorothy and Toto as they find themselves lost in the spectacular and peculiar land of Oz. They will be…

I've seen a number of different recipes for a tornado in a bottle all over Pinterest. Many used two bottles connected together, but for 100 kids I just didn't want to mess with that. I tried a few that included dish soap, and while the bubbles showed off the swirling, it eventually got too bubbly to see. I then found some that used colored lamp oil, which was REALLY cool, but that stuff was too expensive for 100 kids. I went with vegetable oil instead. Each kid needed: 1 bottle of water (I…

With recent events keeping us at home, I've been trying to do some fun activities with the kids. This Tornado In A Jar is a fun experiment for the kids to play with. It would go along great with a study about weather and tornadoes! It's super easy to put together and only takes a

With water, dish soap, and a bit of spinning, you can make a tornado in a bottle! This can be a great way to learn how tornadoes work. For a basic experiment, try making a tornado in a single bottle. If you want to get more advanced, try...

Turn your tornado lesson into a multi-sensory experience with these tornado activities for kids. Learning about the weather can be fun!

We Made That: Tornado in a Bottle

This tornado in a bottle is a quick and easy weather science experiment. Learn how to make a tornado in a bottle with a few simple materials.