KID’S LAB w/ PROFESSOR FIGGY
A six-episode web series written and developed by Jim (aka Professor Figgy) and produced in conjunction with Martha Stewart. The series investigates scientific learning through creative, hands-on crafting, using everyday tools and materials found right in your home!
Borax Crystal Snowflakes
Did you know that all snowflakes are unique? Professor Figgy will show you how to grow your very own unique crystal snowflake using pipe cleaners and other materials you may already have in your laundry room.
Glow-In-The-Dark Fog Bubbles
Join Professor Figgy in the lab as he experiments with dry ice and highlighter ink to make fog-filled bubbles that glow under black light.
Balloon-Propelled CD Hovercraft
Professor Figgy shows you how to repurpose an old CD into a fabulous, floating hovercraft. See how far it can go without landing!
Magnetic Silly Putty
Professor Figgy shows you that all you need to make for this simple sciencey craft is Silly Putty, black iron oxide powder, and super-strong neodymium magnets.
Color-Changing Kinetic Sand
Join Professor Figgy in his lab and learn about the different phases of matter by creating kinetic sand, which has properties of both a solid and a liquid. Watch as he adds a special pigment that changes color when exposed to heat.
All-Natural Tie-Dyeing
The world is full of so many beautiful colors! Join Professor Figgy in the lab as he turns some of his favorites into dyes for tie dyeing, it's a simple technique you could try at home.