Check these out!
Play Leon’s Lightning Safety Game.
Help a family prepare for hurricanes with Hurricane Strike (free registration required).
Challenge your brain with this Tornado Brain Twister.
Go on a treasure hunt to build an Emergency Supply Kit.
Test Your Hurricane Knowledge.
Play the Severe Weather Challenge!
Ask your parents before you try these activities!
TWISTER IN A JAR
What you need:
A clear glass jar with a lid
Water
Vinegar
Clear liquid dish soap
Optional: a pinch of glitter
What to do:
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Fill the jar 3/4 full of water.
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Put in one teaspoon of vinegar and one teaspoon of dish soap.
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Add a pinch of glitter (optional).
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Close the lid and rotate the jar a few times (quickly) with a circular motion. Watch the “twister” form before your eyes!
Click here to learn how a real tornado (or “twister”) forms from our friends at UCAR!