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Activities & Resources

Explore a wealth of engaging STEM activities and resources that will spark your curiosity and inspire your love for science. Our hands-on activities are designed to be done from the comfort of your own home, so you can learn and explore at your own pace. With easy-to-follow instructions and accessible materials, you can dive right in and start exploring the wonders of science.

Pencil Pincushion

Why do we use polythene for packing materials?

Activities, Demonstrations

The Catalina Eddy

What causes the Catalina eddy, and when does it typically appear?

Phenomena

Scuba divers can breathe under water

How can a scuba tank carry enough air for a diver for such a long period of time?

Phenomena

King tides: high tide and low tide vary

How does the moon's position affect the tides on earth?

Phenomena

Great Whites Gather in the Pacific

Trackers on great white sharks in the Pacific reveal that sharks gather in a remote location

Phenomena

Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?

Phenomena

Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect

Activities, Demonstrations

May and June receive fewer sunny days.

Why are there less sunny days in May and June?

Phenomena

Rex the Lion Balances on One Foot

Image: San Diego Zoo Global

Phenomena

Large balls of ice can fall from the sky

How does hail stay suspended in the air?

Phenomena

High tide in Mission Bay happens at a different time than in La Jolla

Why do high and low tides vary between two locations within close proximity of one another?

Phenomena

Moon appears larger when closer to the horizon

Is the moon larger at certain times of the day?

Phenomena

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