The InvestiGator Finding the Sweet Spot A Hot Ball Batter Up Contents Page Teacher's Guide find out why Home Page National Science Foundation NSF Outreach Credits Vol 1, No.1 Hurricane Bonnie struck North Carolina this past August. Look at a U.S. map for help. But think bigger. From the sky hurricanes look a lot like pinwheels. They have a center called an eye.
Strong winds blow clouds round and round the eye.
With an adult partner, find a long, shallow baking pan, a spoon, and food coloring. Food coloring can stain clothing. Fill the pan a little more than half way with water. Gently move the head of the spoon down the center of the water, the long way. Wait a few seconds for the water to calm.