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Capture the power of
a tornado with this
demonstration kit!
Tornado Demonstration Kit
Amaze your students with the tornado simulator. A
20-page teacher’s guide packed with seven detailed
experiments, included. This device will explain and demonstrate
how tornadoes form, what weather conditions are
necessary, and how other forces influence their movement.
Grades 6-12. Sh. wt. 11.19 lbs.
SB37386M — $392.15
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Reversible
Weather Map
Large (44" x 50") wipe-off eraser board weather chart
lets students plot weather patterns and forecast
weather conditions. U.S. map outline includes locations
of reporting cities, world map outline on reverse side
includes two climographs for plotting comparative
temperatures and precipitation. Detailed study guide
included. Grades 4-12. Sh. wt. 2.88 lbs.
SB09155M — $98.20
Pad of 50. Reversible, three-hole punched.
Size 8 1 ⁄2" x 11". Sh. wt. 0.88 lbs.
SB09156M — $12.20
Twister Tube Class Kit
Create a tornado in a bottle! This exciting kit provides a
hands-on demonstration of “vortex action”. Children use the
experiments to study kinetic and potential energy, as well
as the atmospheric conditions needed to create a tornado
vortex. Kit contains: 6 liter soda bottles, 6 16 oz. soda bottles,
6 twister tubes, The Tornado Tube Book, Styrofoam®
beads, zipper-lock bags, colouring tablets, teacher activity
guide, and student discovery worksheet. Grades 3 and up.
Sh. wt. 1.45 kgs.
SB38057M — $79.70
Weather Tracker
With this super-sized 44" x 28"
weather map of the U.S. and
Canada, you can chart temperatures
and cities using bar
and line graphs. Write-on/wipe
off board with grommets for
easy display, conveniently folds
flat. Includes teacher’s guide
with weather terms, activities,
vinyl cling weather symbols,
and student recording charts.
Grade 3-8. (•1) Sh. wt. 6 lbs.
SB39258M — $41.10
Tornado Tube & Fountain in a Bottle
Both demonstrations can be done using two empty plastic
soda bottles. One connector permits repeated observations
of a tornado-like whirl. The second connector shows
an artesian well effect, and includes a plastic tube for the
water to flow through. Bottles not included. Sh. wt. 0.11 kgs.
SB21519M — $7.75
The Weather at 5:00
This DVD carefully identifies the major aspects
of weather forecasting and the phenomenon
of weather conditions. Clearly explains the
components of weather systems, including
the concepts of heat transfer, temperature, air
masses, jet streams, fronts, air pressure, precipitation,
and atmospheric conditions. Follow
the steps of a network meteorologist as she
gathers weather data to prepare a daily TV
forecast. Explains technological advances such
as satellites, Doppler radar, and remote sensing.
20 minutes. Grades 6-12. Sh. wt. 0.63 lbs.
SB47357M DVD —$60.65
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Wireless Forecast Station
This versatile forecast reads both outdoor and indoor
temperature to provide a more accurate reading of the
weather. Indoor temperature
range is 32° F to 140°
F. Outdoor temperature
range is -21.8° F to 157.8°
F. Records minimum and
maximum temperature.
Forecast icon is based
on changing air pressure
with air pressure tendency
arrow. Can receive up
to three sensors. Features
LCD clock in 12-hour
time format. Transmission
range is up to 330 ft.
(open air). Receiver measures
3" x 5 1 ⁄2" x 1 1 ⁄4".
Sensor measures 1 1 ⁄2" x
1 1 ⁄2". Requires four “AA”
alkaline batteries (not
included). Sh. wt. 0.81 lbs.
SB42286M — $41.10