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.

Make Your Own Red Cabbage pH Indicator

Turn Cabbage into a pH Indicator.

Activities

The Catalina Eddy

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

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Green flash appears on the horizon

What causes the green flash?

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There are rivers in the sky

There are rivers in the sky called atmospheric rivers

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Fly with jets of water in Mission Bay

For a number of years, a San Diego company in Mission Bay provided rides on a water-powered jetpack.

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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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Some rainbows are white

Some rainbows are white and are called white rainbows or fogbows

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Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?

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Rex the Lion Balances on One Foot

Image: San Diego Zoo Global

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Marine fossils found near Normal Heights

In March 2016, surveyors found fossilized whale bones and shells

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Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?

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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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