Autorentext

Jim Noonan, aka Professor Figgy, is a tried-and-true New Englander raised in Westerly, RI, where he experienced some of the most striking weather in the world. Inspired by Mr. Rogers and Mr. Wizard, he developed a passion for science and creativity at a young age.

Jim studied theatre and chemistry at Dartmouth College and received an acting MFA from the Yale School of Drama. As a crafter at The Martha Stewart Show, Jim brought his love of science to on-air appearances with Martha herself, while developing Professor Figgy’s Fabulous Science Kits, a line of educational, crafting kits for kids. After 15 years working in NYC for clients like Ralph Lauren, Scholastic, and “The Chew,” he started his own creative projects business.

 Jim lives in Brooklyn with his husband, and when he’s not hard at work formulating new kits or busy crafting, he likes to escape to the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York. Martha Stewart is the author of dozens of best-selling books on cooking, entertaining, homekeeping, gardening, weddings, and decorating. She is the host of The Martha Stewart Show, the Emmy-winning daily syndicated television program, and founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, which publishes several magazines, including Martha Stewart Living; produces Martha Stewart Living Radio; and provides a wealth of ideas and information on her website.

Klappentext

Professor Figgy’s Weather and Climate Science Lab for Kids provides 52 exciting projects and educational activities, both inside and outside the home, to explore the fascinating, ever-changing, and universal subject of weather.

As champion of educational fun Jim Noonan (aka Professor Figgy) guides you through the topics of weather and climate through fun and easy activities, he also teaches the importance of affecting change in the world, through the lens of our climate’s uncertain future.

With a foreword by DIY trailblazer Martha Stewart, this comprehensive, hands-on weather and climate learning resource collects captivating activities covering subjects such as:
 

• The Atmosphere
• Sun & Clouds
• Wind & Rain
• Severe Weather

• Pollution & Climate Change
  Each experiment includes:
   

• Easy-to-find Tools & Materials
• Safety Tips & Tricks
• Step-by-step How-To Instructions
• The Science Behind the Fun

• And, a bit of a trivia—featuring people of interest, historical events, and facts and figures that ground the ideas in the real world and diversify the learning experience
  The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.

  Zusammenfassung
  Learn about the Earth's atmosphere and weather patterns through a series of hands-on and exciting learning experiences with Professor Figgy's Weather and Climate Science Lab for Kids.

  Inhalt

  Foreword
  Introduction
  UNIT 1 EARTH’S AMAZING ATMOSPHERE
  Lab #1: Model the Atmosphere
  Lab #2: Aurora Slime
  Lab #3: Why Is the Sky Blue?
  Lab #4: Model Ozone Formation
  Lab #5: Egg in a Bottle
  Lab #6: The Cartesian Diver
  Lab #7: Build a Barometer
  UNIT 2 THE POWER OF THE SUN
  Lab #8: Magic Light Box
  Lab #9: Cook with the Sun
  Lab #10: Solar Clock
  Lab #11: Build a Solar Chimney
  Lab #12: Make Sun Tea
  Lab #13: Solar Water Purifier
  Lab #14: Construction Paper Sun Prints
  Lab #15: Understanding Photosynthesis
  UNIT 3 THE CLOUDS & THE RAIN
  Lab #16: Evaporation Station
  Lab #17: Make Rainbows
  Lab #18: Build a Hygrometer
  Lab #19: A Cloud in a Jar
  Lab #20: Make a Rain Stick
  Lab #21: Measure Rainfall
  Lab #22: Acid Rain Test
  UNIT 4 THE WINDS THAT BLOW
  Lab #23: Convection Currents
  Lab #24: Feel the Breeze
  Lab #25: Build an Anemometer
  Lab #26: Make a Weather Vane
  Lab #27: Let’s Go Fly a Kite!
  Lab #28: Paper Airplanes
  Lab #29: Wind Erosion Experiment
  Lab #30: Air Pollution Sensor
  UNIT 5 SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS
  Lab #31: Build a Thunder Tube
  Lab #32: Lightning at Home
  Lab #33: Hurricane Fidget Spinner
  Lab #34: Model Hail Formation
  Lab #35: Tornado in a Bottle
  Lab #36: Model a Landslide
  Lab #37: Sandstorm Tunnel
  UNIT 6 WHEN IT’S COLD & SNOWY
  Lab #38: Build a Snow Gauge
  Lab #39: What’s in Snow?
  Lab #40: Recycled Snowflakes
  Lab #41: Make a Snow Globe
  Lab #42: Faux Snow
  Lab #43: Frozen Bubbles
  Lab #44: Supercooled Water
  UNIT 7 CLIMATE IN CRISIS
  Lab #45: Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher
  Lab #46: Build a Terrarium
  Lab #47: Upcycled T-Shirt Bag
  Lab #48: Make Recycled Paper
  Lab #49: Composting in Action
  Lab #50: Droughts & Floods Experiment
  Lab #51: Melting Ice Caps
  Lab #52: Build a Wind Turbine
  Resources & References
  Acknowledgments
  About the Author
  Index