What is our theme? The weather
What is the lesson (overall purpose)? The children will learn that a tornado is a mass of whirling wind called a vortex.
MA Guidelines/Standards: Pre k E SS 2-5 Describe how the local weather changes from day to day and over the seasons and recognize patterns in those changes.
Learning Outcomes: The children will create a tornado in a plastic bottle
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques): See attachment below
Materials: Plastic bottle, water, dish washing liquid
Activity (Procedure): 1. Fill a plastic bottle with water until it reaches around three quarters full
2. Add a few drops of dish washing liquid
3. Turn bottle upside down and hold it by the neck
4. Quickly spin the bottle in a circular motion for a few seconds
5. Stop and look inside to see a mini tornado forming
Activity Wrap Up:Your child made their own tornado in a bottle
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment): Have a discussion with your child about tornadoes and how these high wind vortexes can cause a lot of damage.
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications): Add food coloring to make colored tornados.
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions): Make sure when you spin the bottle you make circular motions
What is the lesson (overall purpose)? The children will learn that a tornado is a mass of whirling wind called a vortex.
MA Guidelines/Standards: Pre k E SS 2-5 Describe how the local weather changes from day to day and over the seasons and recognize patterns in those changes.
Learning Outcomes: The children will create a tornado in a plastic bottle
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques): See attachment below
Materials: Plastic bottle, water, dish washing liquid
Activity (Procedure): 1. Fill a plastic bottle with water until it reaches around three quarters full
2. Add a few drops of dish washing liquid
3. Turn bottle upside down and hold it by the neck
4. Quickly spin the bottle in a circular motion for a few seconds
5. Stop and look inside to see a mini tornado forming
Activity Wrap Up:Your child made their own tornado in a bottle
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment): Have a discussion with your child about tornadoes and how these high wind vortexes can cause a lot of damage.
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications): Add food coloring to make colored tornados.
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions): Make sure when you spin the bottle you make circular motions
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