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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.

Carnivorous plants consume insects

Where would you expect to find plants on the food chain?

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Moon appears larger when closer to the horizon

Is the moon larger at certain times of the day?

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Lizard tails twitch when separated from body

A lizard can severe its own tail on command

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Halos form around the Sun

What causes a halo to appear around the sun?

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Paragliders at Torrey Pines can launch and land in the same spot

Hang gliders and paragliders can launch from and land on the cliffs of Torrey Pines.

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Distinct features are visible at night from space

What can we learn about the human impact on Earth from so far away?

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This cloud is trapped in a canyon

San Diego's many canyons create some interesting weather-related phenomena.

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Pumpkin Patch near Anza-Borrego

Geologic phenomenon called the Pumpkin Patch

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May and June receive fewer sunny days.

Why are there less sunny days in May and June?

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It snows in some parts of San Diego County but rains in others

Why does it rain in some places but snow in other places?

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A 20F Difference Across Mission Bay

The combination of landforms are often responsible for interesting weather patterns.

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Rain disappears in mid-air

When precipitation occurs, we expect to see and feel it on the ground.

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