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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.

Moon appears larger when closer to the horizon

Is the moon larger at certain times of the day?

Phenomena

San Diego County has seasonal waterfalls

How does this water get to some of San Diego's highest points?

Phenomena

Rex the Lion Balances on One Foot

Image: San Diego Zoo Global

Phenomena

Algal blooms can turn the ocean red

Why does the ocean turn red?

Phenomena

Inertia

The Law of Inertia

Activities

Automatic garage doors stop working

The frustration of an improperly functioning garage door opener

Phenomena

Some rainbows are white

Some rainbows are white and are called white rainbows or fogbows

Phenomena

Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect

Activities, Demonstrations

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.

Phenomena

Large balls of ice can fall from the sky

How does hail stay suspended in the air?

Phenomena

Pencil Pincushion

Why do we use polythene for packing materials?

Activities, Demonstrations

Pepper and Soap

The effect dish soap has on the surface tension of water

Activities, Projects & Builds

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