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. 

Calcium buildup around faucets and hoses

Calcium can leave white stains around faucets and hoses.
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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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Halos form around the Sun

What causes a halo to appear around the sun?
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Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?
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There are rivers in the sky

There are rivers in the sky called atmospheric rivers
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Marine fossils found near Normal Heights

In March 2016, surveyors found fossilized whale bones and shells
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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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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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Wind and water shape the coastline

Erosion can drastically reshape our coastline in a much shorter time period.
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Carnivorous plants consume insects

Where would you expect to find plants on the food chain?
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Automatic garage doors stop working

The frustration of an improperly functioning garage door opener
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Different spiders make different webs

Why do some spiders weave spiral orbs while others weave, tangled or tunneled webs?
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