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. 

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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Halos form around the Sun

What causes a halo to appear around the sun?
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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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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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Large balls of ice can fall from the sky

How does hail stay suspended in the air?
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Green flash appears on the horizon

What causes the green flash?
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Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect
Activities, Demonstrations

Make Your Own Red Cabbage pH Indicator

Turn Cabbage into a pH Indicator.
Activities

Upcycling

How do we lessen our negative impact on the environment?
Activities

May and June receive fewer sunny days.

Why are there less sunny days in May and June?
Phenomena

Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?
Phenomena

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