BrainStorm Tornado STEM Kit Grades: 4+ Number of Students: 2-20 Additional Resources: Grade Level and Standards Sheet Highlights: Brace yourself for a whirlwind of discovery with BrainStorm STEM Education’s Tornado STEM Kit! This exciting hands-on kit lets students explore the science behind one of nature’s most powerful phenomena—tornadoes—using kid-friendly water vapor to create their own swirling vortex! Curriculum or Lesson Topics: Watch in awe as students harness the power of air and water vapor to make mini-tornadoes in the classroom or at home. From understanding vortex formation to learning about the physics of air pressure, this kit makes learning about storm science fun, safe, and downright cool. Standard Alignments: Lessons are aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Common Core Math, and other relevant educational frameworks. What’s Included: Every kit includes all necessary materials, tools, and printed instructions. Many also include digital lesson plans, student worksheets, and teacher guides with STEM connections and extension ideas. Tornado Maker: Create your very own tornado using safe, easy-to-use water vapor and watch as it swirls to life in front of your eyes. Hands-On Experiments: Dive into the science of vortices, pressure differences, and the forces that power nature’s fiercest storms. STEM Challenges: Engage in fun activities that help students understand the real-world applications of weather patterns and fluid dynamics. Special Notes and Considerations: STEM Kits are built of durable materials such as Birch plywood and can be re-used.
