Tubes, Tunnels, & Tornadoes – kindergarten

Every day, many people check the weather before starting their day. Knowing the climate helps us choose clothes, plan transportation, and prepare for the elements. Children also experience these conditions daily, but do they truly understand them?

To teach this, we created the STEM Summer Camp program called “Tubes, Tunnels, and Tornadoes.” The week focuses on exploring and interacting with Colorado’s diverse weather.

We started the week with tornadoes. Scholars practiced listening skills by hearing the sound of tornadoes. They learned about wind and cyclones in our new school-age classroom. Teachers demonstrated cyclone properties by spinning bottles with different objects inside. This activity showed how tornadoes spiral and pick up everything in their path.

The scholars also used sensory water tables to study water movement. Teachers illustrated how gravity affects different objects. Tubes and cups were used to observe how water moves through different materials.

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These lessons reinforced concepts from “Big Backyard Bugs, Plants, and Critters.” In that camp, scholars learned about soil, water, sunlight, and plant care. Through “Tubes, Tunnels, and Tornadoes,” they explored how weather patterns impact plants during seasonal changes.

They also learned about various climates around the world. Scholars built on their knowledge of animals that burrow and how tunnels are used as homes or defense mechanisms. They explored how tunnels are constructed and their societal uses.

Using STEM tunnel toys, scholars built their own tunnels. They rolled marbles through them to understand tunnel operations. By the end of the week, they created tube installations on the classroom walls. They poured water, marbles, and glitter to observe how different materials move through tunnels.

These basic science lessons foster a love for science, math, and the outdoors. Instead of fearing a rainy day, our STEM scholars now know how to enjoy splashing in puddles.

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