Vortex Cannon

Physics:	Vortexes, Air Pressure
Grade Range:	Elementary School
Format:	Hands-on, Stage

Students will enjoy firing the vortex cannon, as well as seeing the cannon fire at them! If you plan to pair it with the fog machine, contact the school prior to the event to make sure it won't be an issue.

Materials

• Vortex Cannon
• Plastic Cups or Similar
• Optional: Fog Machine

Safety Precautions

Please read the General Safety Precautions section of the Demonstration Safety page before performing this demonstration.

Be sure to ask the school prior to the event if you can bring the fog machine. Some schools may want to avoid having it, to be sure it doesn't trigger any smoke alarms or student allergies.