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. 

Water carves slot canyon near Solana Beach

San Diego County is home to a unique geologic feature
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Halos form around the Sun

What causes a halo to appear around the sun?
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Algal blooms can turn the ocean red

Why does the ocean turn red?
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Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?
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Wildfire season is more intense after a wet rainy season

What is the cause-and-effect relationship between an intense rainy season followed by an intense wildfire season?
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Pencil Pincushion

Why do we use polythene for packing materials?
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Rex the Lion Balances on One Foot

Image: San Diego Zoo Global

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Upcycling

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

Car Craze Camp: Laws of Motion

How does Newton's Three Laws of Motion affect the objects around us?
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Grunions spawn out of the water

Grunions reproduce by coming completely out of the water to spawn on beaches
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Rain disappears in mid-air

When precipitation occurs, we expect to see and feel it on the ground.
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Coyote sightings in residential neighborhoods

San Diego residents reported an increase in coyote sightings in suburban neighborhoods
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