Tornado in a Glass

This experiment creates a water tornado safely at home. The experiment uses water and washing up liquid to create a tornado by stirring the mixture.

This experiment creates a water tornado safely at home. The experiment uses water and washing up liquid to create a tornado by stirring the mixture.

Key Stage

TWO

Age

7-11

Learning

Chemistry, Forces, Metrology

Time

10 mins

Difficulty

EASY

Materials

Water
Washing up liquid
Glitter (Optional)
A tall glass or a jar with a lid
A stirrer (pencil, chopstick, straw)

Teacher Pack

NO