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.

Ants travel in lines

Why do ants move in lines?

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Marine fossils found near Normal Heights

In March 2016, surveyors found fossilized whale bones and shells

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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 Catalina Eddy

What causes the Catalina eddy, and when does it typically appear?

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Upcycling

How do we lessen our negative impact on the environment?

Activities

Jets are louder at night than during the day

Airport noise at Miramar is louder at night than during the day, but why?

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There are rivers in the sky

There are rivers in the sky called atmospheric rivers

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Thousands of leopard sharks gather off the coast of La Jolla

Every year, starting in June, thousands of leopard sharks gather off the coast of La Jolla near

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Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect

Activities, Demonstrations

Automatic garage doors stop working

The frustration of an improperly functioning garage door opener

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Lizard tails twitch when separated from body

A lizard can severe its own tail on command

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Model Viruses

Virus Models

Activities

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