Engage your 12-year-old student with these exciting tornado-related science activities!
Tornado in a Bottle Experiment: Create a mini tornado using water, dish soap, and a plastic bottle to understand the science behind tornado formation.
Tornado Tube Simulation: Build a tornado tube using simple materials to demonstrate the vortex flow of air in a tornado.
Tornado Emergency Preparedness Plan: Discuss and create a tornado emergency plan with your student, including safety measures and actions to take during a tornado warning.
Tornado Wind Speed Measurement: Use anemometers or DIY wind measurement tools to measure and compare wind speeds in regular and tornado-like conditions.
Tornado Formation Diorama: Construct a diorama illustrating the stages of tornado formation and key factors influencing their development.
Tornado Science Fair Project: Encourage your student to conduct a science fair project investigating the impact of different variables on tornado strength and duration.
Tornado Safety Drills: Practice tornado safety drills with your student, including seeking shelter in designated areas and staying informed during severe weather.
Tornado Art: Spiral Vortex Painting: Explore the artistic side of tornadoes by creating spiral vortex paintings using different colors to represent the energy and movement of a tornado.
Tornado Book Club: Engage in a tornado-themed book club with your student, reading age-appropriate books on tornadoes and discussing their scientific and real-life implications.
Tornado Experiment Data Analysis: Analyze data from tornado experiments to identify patterns, trends, and correlations, fostering critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills.