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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.

Algal blooms can turn the ocean red

Why does the ocean turn red?

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Scuba divers can breathe under water

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

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Air pollution spikes dramatically in July

San Diegans received cell phone notifications warning of poor air quality in San Diego

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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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Coyote sightings in residential neighborhoods

San Diego residents reported an increase in coyote sightings in suburban neighborhoods

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Some rainbows are white

Some rainbows are white and are called white rainbows or fogbows

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Carnivorous plants consume insects

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

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Make Your Own Red Cabbage pH Indicator

Turn Cabbage into a pH Indicator.

Activities

Sewage water is recycled for irrigation

How do we recycle sewage water?

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Lizard tails twitch when separated from body

A lizard can severe its own tail on command

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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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The Fleet Science Center invites you to connect to the power of science through FLEETtv!

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