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In this activity, learners make their own "tornado" using two soda bottles and water. Learners discover that, under certain conditions, a liquid like water and the gases in air can act in similar ways. Wind swirling in a tornado and water swirling down a drain both create a shape called a vortex.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- free per student
- Ages 4 - 11
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 2 clear plastic soda bottles that are the same size
- Tape
- Water
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Weather and Climate
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Earth Processes
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Mathematics
- Geometry
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Rotation Motion
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States of Matter
- Liquids
- Gases
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Motion and Forces
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Asking Questions
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
Audience
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Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, American Chemical Society, 2015