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. 

Distinct features are visible at night from space

What can we learn about the human impact on Earth from so far away?
Phenomena

This sailboat hovers above the water

How does this boat lift out of the water and why?
Phenomena

Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect
Activities, Demonstrations

Rex the Lion Balances on One Foot

Image: San Diego Zoo Global

Phenomena

Model Viruses

Virus Models
Activities

Large balls of ice can fall from the sky

How does hail stay suspended in the air?
Phenomena

Moon appears larger when closer to the horizon

Is the moon larger at certain times of the day?
Phenomena

Salt Crystal Sun-catcher

Salt Crystal Sun-catcher
Activities, Projects & Builds

Paper in Bottle Challenge

Is the bottle empty? Sure, it is empty of crumpled paper balls, but the bottle is not completely empty.
Activities, Demonstrations

Scuba divers can breathe under water

How can a scuba tank carry enough air for a diver for such a long period of time?
Phenomena

Ladybugs Detected on Weather Radar

What can the movement of animals and insects tell us about our environment?
Phenomena

Grunions spawn out of the water

Grunions reproduce by coming completely out of the water to spawn on beaches
Phenomena

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