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. 

Hot air balloons in Temecula float in the sky

Use hot air balloons to explore weather patterns and properties of air.
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Eccentric Orbits

Measuring eccentric orbits.
Activities

Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?
Phenomena

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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Some rainbows are white

Some rainbows are white and are called white rainbows or fogbows
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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

Moon appears larger when closer to the horizon

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

Pumpkin Patch near Anza-Borrego

Geologic phenomenon called the Pumpkin Patch
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High tide in Mission Bay happens at a different time than in La Jolla

Why do high and low tides vary between two locations within close proximity of one another?
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It snows in some parts of San Diego County but rains in others

Why does it rain in some places but snow in other places?
Phenomena

Carnivorous plants consume insects

Where would you expect to find plants on the food chain?
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