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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.

Large balls of ice can fall from the sky

How does hail stay suspended in the air?

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This sailboat hovers above the water

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

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Algal blooms can turn the ocean red

Why does the ocean turn red?

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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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Early Childhood Exploration

Practicing science process skills early and often is important for children’s brain development.

Activities, Projects & Builds

Dry dock vessels can sink and float

Right under the Coronado Bridge is California's largest floating drydock.

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Ants travel in lines

Why do ants move in lines?

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Marine fossils found near Normal Heights

In March 2016, surveyors found fossilized whale bones and shells

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Halos form around the Sun

What causes a halo to appear around the sun?

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San Diego County has seasonal waterfalls

How does this water get to some of San Diego's highest points?

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May and June receive fewer sunny days.

Why are there less sunny days in May and June?

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There are rivers in the sky

There are rivers in the sky called atmospheric rivers

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