Tornado in a Jar Experiment

The tornado in a jar experiment is a great way to teach kids about weather conditions such as tornados and safety measures for nature related events.

• Glass jar (Mason Jar or a Pickle Jar, just needs to have a lid!)
• Water
• Blue food colouring (3-5 drops)
• 1 teaspoon of vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of dish soap (clear or blue)
• Measuring Spoons

Tornado in a Jar Experiment Steps:

1. Fill the jar almost to the rim with cold water.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of clear or blue liquid soap to the jar of water.
3. Add 1 teaspoon of vinegar to the jar.
4. Add 3-5 drops of blue food colouring if you wish.
5. Put the lid back on the jar very tightly.
6. Shake the jar.

Now you can watch the tornado spin in a safe place for your observation.

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