Weather Alert: Tornados hit school

Riddle:  What is as loud as a train? Moves as fast as 300 miles per hour? Can be 1 mile wide? And fit in a jar?
Answer: A tornado

Mrs. Hoffman overseeing the tornados in our classroom

As part of our weather unit, we are making a learning stop at tornados. We have learned about their sounds, their possible size, and where they have touched down. We were happy to learn that they don't like to visit New England or Middleton often. Mrs. Hoffman checked the internet to see when the last tornado or tornado like storm stopped or better yet.....passed through Middleton. The answer was there hasn't been one in Middleton but there was one nearby in 1970. Of course to a First Grader that was around the same time as the dinosaurs. HA!

Mara, Myla, and Andrea making the tornados swirl!

A great video to learn about tornados. We were spell bound as we watched and learned more about tornados.  Please take a look.

 We also learned to make a tornado in a jar. Some of our class members have already tried it at home. Give it a try if you haven't made one yet. Check out this science project. Super easy and fun!!!
Remember it's okay to TRY THIS AT HOME!!

An upclose look

CC joins in the watching the swirling effect!

Essential Question: What else do scientists need to learn to assist them in gaining greater understanding about the functions of nature?