Mercedes Picado
Tornado in a Jar
Clear plastic jar or bottle with lid
Water
A few drops of blue food coloring
1 teaspoon dish soap
Glitter (optional, for visibility and fun)
Paper towels
Tray or bin (to contain spills)
Create a "Tornado in a Jar" by filling a jar with water, a teaspoon of white vinegar, and a few drops of dish soap. Adding glitter or food coloring enhances the effect. Seal it tightly, then shake and swirl in a circular motion to create a fun, visible vortex, simulating a funnel cloud.
Centripetal Force: The swirling motion creates a vortex, which is a rapidly spinning column of air and liquid, similar to a real, dangerous weather tornado.
