Thursday, May 5, 2011

Make your own tornado!



Directions: Gather the materials below to make a tornado with your family.

Materials:

• 2-liter plastic soda bottle with cap

• Water

• Dishwashing liquid

• Marbles or other small objects

1. Fill the bottle with water.

2. Put 3 drops of dishwashing liquid into the bottle.

3. Place a few small objects into the bottle. Recap the bottle tightly.

4. With a hand on each end, hold the bottle on its side.

Move the bottle in a circular motion to swirl the liquid.

5. Keep the liquid swirling as you turn the bottle upside down. Keep the cap end of the bottle steady while you continue to swirl the liquid in the large end.

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