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.

Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?

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Sewage water is recycled for irrigation

How do we recycle sewage water?

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Pumpkin Patch near Anza-Borrego

Geologic phenomenon called the Pumpkin Patch

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Trees get most of their dry mass from the air

The Moreton Bay Fig Tree, behind the San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park

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Carnivorous plants consume insects

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

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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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Tule Wind Farm transforms wind into electricity

In eastern San Diego County, just north of Interstate 8 in the McCain Valley,

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Curtains of clouds form near the coast

San Diego's marine layer creates a cloud "curtain" that hovers over the coast.

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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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San Diego County has seasonal waterfalls

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

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Model Viruses

Virus Models

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

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