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. 

Sewage water is recycled for irrigation

How do we recycle sewage water?
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The Catalina Eddy

What causes the Catalina eddy, and when does it typically appear?
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Make Your Own Red Cabbage pH Indicator

Turn Cabbage into a pH Indicator.
Activities

Calcium buildup around faucets and hoses

Calcium can leave white stains around faucets and hoses.
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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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Marine fossils found near Normal Heights

In March 2016, surveyors found fossilized whale bones and shells
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Algal blooms can turn the ocean red

Why does the ocean turn red?
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Ants travel in lines

Why do ants move in lines?
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Inertia

The Law of Inertia
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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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Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?
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