Fun Weather Experiments for Kids!

weather experiments for kids

Create a tornado with simple materials and learn about science, weather, and energy! Join Kernow Weather Team as we guide you through these exciting experiments.

Discover the power of nature as you create your very own tornado using easy-to-find materials. Learn about the science behind tornado formation and how weather conditions contribute to their development.

Explore the fascinating world of weather patterns and gain a deeper understanding of the forces that shape our planet. Witness the energy transformation that occurs within a tornado and its impact on the surrounding environment.

With our step-by-step instructions, you can conduct these experiments at home or in the classroom. Unleash your curiosity and embark on a journey of scientific exploration with Kernow Weather Team!

Whirling Wonder: Create a Tornado!

Materials:

  • Bottle of clear soda or carbonated water
  • Tall drinking glass
  • Long stirrer
  • Table salt

Steps:

  1. Pour the soda or water into the glass until it is 2/3 full.
  2. Use the stirrer to stir the liquid as fast as it can go without spilling over the top, then pour some salt into it.
  3. Watch the resulting carbon dioxide bubbles form a tornado.

Conclusion:

Tornadoes are formed when warm, moist air swirls together with cool, dry air. They are most often associated with storm clouds that contain vortexes—spirals of rising air. As the vortex sucks in the surrounding air, more air moves in at a high speed to fill the space.

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