Publisher Description

Professor Figgy's Weather and Climate Science Lab for Kids provides invaluable weekly projects and experiences, both inside and outside the home, to explore the fascinating, ever-changing, and universal subject of the 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.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Foreword Introduction Overview Science Journal UNIT 1: EARTH'S AMAZING ATMOSPHERE Lab #1: Model the Atmosphere Lab #2: Why is the Sky Blue? Lab #3: Aurora Slime Lab #4: Egg in a Bottle Lab #5: The Cartesian Diver Lab #6: Build a Barometer Lab #7: Feel the Sea Breeze UNIT 2: THE POWER OF THE SUN Lab #8: Magic Light Box Lab #9: Solar Time Teller Lab #10: Cook with the Sun Lab #11: Build an Updraft Tower Lab #12: Make a Galileo Thermometer Lab #13: Construction Paper Sun Prints Lab #14: Understanding Photosynthesis Lab #15: Solar Water Purifier Lab #16: Make Sun Tea UNIT 3: THE CLOUDS & THE RAIN Lab #17: Evaporation Station Lab #18: Build a Hygrometer Lab #19: A Cloud in a Jar Lab #20: Make a Rain Stick Lab #21: Measure the Rain Lab #22: Acid Rain Test Lab #23: Make Rainbows UNIT 4: THE WINDS THAT BLOW Lab #24: Convection Currents Lab #25: Build an Anemometer Lab #26: Make a Weathervane Lab #27: Let's Go Fly a Kite! Lab #28: Simple Airfoil Model Lab #29: Paper Airplanes Lab #30: Sandstorm in a Bottle Lab #31: Air Pollution Sensor UNIT 5: SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS Lab #32: Static Electricity Balloons Lab #33: Lightning at Home Lab #34: Build a Thunder Tube Lab #35: Model Hail Formation Lab #36: Tornado in a Bottle Lab #37: Model a Hurricane Lab #38: Drought Experiment UNIT 6: WHEN IT'S COLD & SNOWY Lab #39: Build a Snow Gauge Lab #40: What's in Snow? Lab #41: Model Snowflakes Lab #42: Make a Snow Globe Lab #43: Faux Snow Lab #44: Frozen Bubbles Lab #45: Super-Cooled Water UNIT 7: CLIMATE IN CRISIS Lab #46: Model the Greenhouse Effect Lab #47: Grow a Terrarium Lab #48: Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher Lab #49: Build a Wind Turbine Lab #50: "Bag" an Old T-Shirt Lab #51: Make Recycled Paper Lab #52: Reduce & Reuse Resources & References Glossary About the Author Acknowledgements Index

Review

"From convection currents to carbon dioxide, Professor Figgy's engaging hands-on projects and well-written science explanations make learning about weather and climate fun and memorable. Kids will love diving into projects that include tornado bottles, frozen bubbles, ping-pong ball hail and air pollution sensors."--Liz Lee Heinecke, Bestselling author of Kitchen Science Lab for Kids

Long Description

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 . Professor Figgy's Weather and Climate Science Lab for Kids provides invaluable weekly projects and experiences, both inside and outside the home, to explore the fascinating, ever-changing, and universal subject of the 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.

Review Quote

"From convection currents to carbon dioxide, Professor Figgy's engaging hands-on projects and well-written science explanations make learning about weather and climate fun and memorable. Kids will love diving into projects that include tornado bottles, frozen bubbles, ping-pong ball hail and air pollution sensors." -- Liz Lee Heinecke, Bestselling author of Kitchen Science Lab for Kids

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