Tornado Engineering STEM Activities

KEEP YOUR CLASSROOM FUN AND ENGAGE STUDENTS WITH STEM TORNADO CHALLENGE!

This activity is perfect to use to teach students about tornadoes and tornado safety by designing a building that will withstand a tornado simulation. Aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't.

Includes:

• Teacher and Student Instructions
• Student Planning Pages
• Student Reflection Pages
• Tornado Reading Passage and Questions
• STEM Journal
• Tornado Investigation
• Tornado Engineering Challenge
• Student Writing Extension Activity

Material List:

• aluminum pans
• popsicle sticks
• index cards
• tape
• 2 liter bottles
• marbles
• tornado tube(optional)
• food coloring(optional)
• water
• fan