{"id":3836,"date":"2015-11-07T07:09:57","date_gmt":"2015-11-07T12:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=3836"},"modified":"2020-10-07T11:18:15","modified_gmt":"2020-10-07T15:18:15","slug":"science-fair-project-tornadoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=3836","title":{"rendered":"Science Fair Project: Tornadoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Part of running a household involves helping the children with school assignments.\u00a0 We recently pulled together a project for a science fair.\u00a0 Here are the details on how we gathered the information and organized\u00a0our science fair project: tornadoes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Science-Fair-Project-Tornadoes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3847 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Science-Fair-Project-Tornadoes-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Science Fair Project: Tornadoes\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Science-Fair-Project-Tornadoes-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Science-Fair-Project-Tornadoes.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Disclaimer: Some of the links below are referral links, which means that if you make a purchase, there is no\u00a0extra cost, but\u00a0<em><strong>Running A Household<\/strong><\/em> will receive a commission.<\/p>\n<h3>Finding a topic for a science fair<\/h3>\n<p>We really thought it was important to let our child take the lead on the topic.\u00a0 It needed to be something he was interested in, and wanted to learn more about.<\/p>\n<p>Our son has always been interested in the weather.\u00a0 In June 2011, a tornado came through Western Massachusetts.\u00a0 It brought down trees in Westfield, damaged houses in West Springfield, and made a destructive path through the cities of Springfield, Wilbraham and Monson.\u00a0 Our son saw some of the tornado aftermath, since the areas were bare for years.\u00a0 He was very involved, since we\u00a0made a gift basket to help a family who lost everything, including their toys.<\/p>\n<h3>Researching a topic for a science fair<\/h3>\n<p>There were several resources which we found helpful when researching tornadoes:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Books<\/strong> &#8211; We read several books and\u00a0each one gave us interesting information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0439148804\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0439148804&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=runni054-20&amp;linkId=38c2ed5eb2b9bba4ab8f58dfe4f4b0c7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Scholastic Question &amp; Answer: Do Tornadoes Really Twist?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px !important; border: currentColor !important; border-image: none !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=runni054-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0439148804\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/span> <\/i><\/b>by Melvin and Gilda Berger<\/li>\n<li><b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0778716279\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0778716279&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=runni054-20&amp;linkId=43fc82e3a2be4327323e8d1847370c7e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Tornado Alert! (Revised) (Disaster Alert! (Paperback))<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px !important; border: currentColor !important; border-image: none !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=runni054-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0778716279\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/span> <\/i><\/b>by Wendy Scavuzzo<\/li>\n<li><b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1402777817\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1402777817&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=runni054-20&amp;linkId=4e0b483ae0225bf7baa5955c9bf81e6e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Inside Tornadoes <\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px !important; border: currentColor !important; border-image: none !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=runni054-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1402777817\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/span> <\/i><\/b>by Mary Kay Carson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Websites<\/strong>: The following websites were very helpful for researching tornadoes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kids.nationalgeographic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.pebblego.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wwlp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wwlp.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.noaa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Videos<\/strong>: We actually found several videos on YouTube which showed the different strengths of tornadoes.<\/p>\n<h3>Documenting information for science fair<\/h3>\n<p>Did you know there is a specific format to document your research and findings for a science fair?\u00a0 We followed the steps outlined on<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 90px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/sciencebuddies.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">http:\/\/sciencebuddies.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The most complicated part was deciding on the question to research.\u00a0 Our son knew he wanted to make a tornado demonstration, and use legos to show the damage tornadoes can cause.\u00a0 Therefore, we decided to research the question:<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>&#8220;How does a\u00a0tornado move things?&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since our son was only in\u00a0second grade, we simplified some of the sections.\u00a0 We followed the general format for reporting.\u00a0 We drafted the information by talking with our son, and writing down what he said.\u00a0 Then we put the information into a Powerpoint presentation with pictures.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To see our presentation slides, click on the link below:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-Science-Fair-Slides.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3837\" src=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-Science-Fair-Slides-300x207.jpg\" alt=\"Tornado Science Fair Slides\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-Science-Fair-Slides-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-Science-Fair-Slides-624x430.jpg 624w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-Science-Fair-Slides.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Science-Fair-Tornadoes.pdf\">Science Fair &#8211; Tornadoes<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Organizing a display for a science fair<\/h2>\n<p>We opted to use the following materials to explain our research:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Powerpoint Slides<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Display Board: We printed the slides, and glued them to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00753IXV8\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00753IXV8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=runni054-20&amp;linkId=9158d8c33b1683e3c59dd362a6a6f127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Elmer&#8217;s Tri-Fold Premium Foam Display Board, Black, 36&#215;48 Inch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 0px !important; border: currentColor !important; border-image: none !important !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=runni054-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00753IXV8\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/span><\/strong>. We opted for this size because it could display all of our information. It was also manageable to carry in to school on the day of the project.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tape Runner<\/strong>: The extra sticky glue stick did not seem to hold our paper to the display board.\u00a0 Since we do a lot of scrapbooking, we opted to use our Fiscar&#8217;s Tape Runner.\u00a0 It is a small orange tool that holds double-sided tape.\u00a0 It worked like a charm, and held the paper in place. Unfortunately, the Fiscar&#8217;s brand is no longer for sale, however, 3L makes a similar product called an E-Z runner. You can check out the details here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000S167L2\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000S167L2&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=runni054-20&amp;linkId=152aeb0e872e5d243c49cb27051789f8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">E-Z Runner Adhesive Dispenser<\/a><\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=runni054-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000S167L2\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/April-2013-025.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-456\" src=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/April-2013-025-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Fiskars paper trimmer\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/April-2013-025-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/April-2013-025-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/April-2013-025-624x467.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Legos<\/strong>: We demonstrated the different strengths of a tornado based on the Fujita scale.\u00a0 Our son was fascinated by this scale, and used his legos to show the destruction from an EF-0.\u00a0 We took a picture of it, and then he increased the damage by using his legos to create the devastation from an EF-1.\u00a0 Again we took a picture.\u00a0 He continued to model each level from EF-0 to EF-5.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tornado in a jar<\/strong>:\u00a0 To show the circular motion of a tornado, and how the force picks up objects, we created a tornado in a jar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Pictures from our Science Fair Project: Tornadoes<\/h3>\n<p>The final display board was set up on a table at the science fair.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-Science-Fair-Board.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3840 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-Science-Fair-Board-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Science Fair Display\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-Science-Fair-Board-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-Science-Fair-Board-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-Science-Fair-Board-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a close up of our tornado in a jar, which was on display at the science fair.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Science-Fair-Tornado-in-a-Jar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3841\" src=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Science-Fair-Tornado-in-a-Jar-207x300.jpg\" alt=\"Science Fair Tornado in a Jar\" width=\"207\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Science-Fair-Tornado-in-a-Jar-207x300.jpg 207w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Science-Fair-Tornado-in-a-Jar-706x1024.jpg 706w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Science-Fair-Tornado-in-a-Jar-624x905.jpg 624w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Science-Fair-Tornado-in-a-Jar.jpg 1668w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">We started by placing three small beads and some water in a mason jar.\u00a0 When we swirled the water, the tornado was hard to see.\u00a0 We added some green food coloring, and it was much easier to see the tornado in the jar.\u00a0 So we moved the jar counter-clock-wise, and soon the power of the water picked up the small beads.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s one of the lego displays.\u00a0 This one is an EF-3 on the Fujita Scale.\u00a0 Our son even added some of his Thomas trains boxcars to show the tornado damage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-science-fair-EF-5-Fujita-Scale-with-legos.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3842\" src=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-science-fair-EF-5-Fujita-Scale-with-legos-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Tornado science fair EF-5 Fujita Scale with legos\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-science-fair-EF-5-Fujita-Scale-with-legos-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-science-fair-EF-5-Fujita-Scale-with-legos-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-science-fair-EF-5-Fujita-Scale-with-legos-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There was a special slide on the presentation board.\u00a0 It showed all of the levels of the Fujita Scale, from EF-0 to EF-5, along with a picture of his lego displays.\u00a0 Click on the link below to see a larger view of our slide.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-Enhanced-Fujita-Scale-with-Legos-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3845\" src=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-Enhanced-Fujita-Scale-with-Legos-2-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Tornado Enhanced Fujita Scale with Legos\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-Enhanced-Fujita-Scale-with-Legos-2-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-Enhanced-Fujita-Scale-with-Legos-2-624x466.jpg 624w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Tornado-Enhanced-Fujita-Scale-with-Legos-2.jpg 845w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Enhanced-Fujita-Scale-with-Legos.pdf\">Enhanced Fujita Scale with Legos<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Next Steps<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">For more ideas about science fairs, as well as Running A Household, be sure to follow us on Pinterest:\u00a0 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