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. 

Thousands of leopard sharks gather off the coast of La Jolla

Every year, starting in June, thousands of leopard sharks gather off the coast of La Jolla near
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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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Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?
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The Catalina Eddy

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

Explore the Magnus Effect
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Different spiders make different webs

Why do some spiders weave spiral orbs while others weave, tangled or tunneled webs?
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Algal blooms can turn the ocean red

Why does the ocean turn red?
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Monarch Butterflies migrate great distances

What causes Monarchs to migrate in the first place?
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Inertia

The Law of Inertia
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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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A 20F Difference Across Mission Bay

The combination of landforms are often responsible for interesting weather patterns.
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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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