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. 

Rex the Lion Balances on One Foot

Image: San Diego Zoo Global

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The Catalina Eddy

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

Explore the Magnus Effect
Activities, Demonstrations

May and June receive fewer sunny days.

Why are there less sunny days in May and June?
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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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Make Your Own Red Cabbage pH Indicator

Turn Cabbage into a pH Indicator.
Activities

Distinct features are visible at night from space

What can we learn about the human impact on Earth from so far away?
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Algal blooms can turn the ocean red

Why does the ocean turn red?
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The ocean glows blue at night

What causes a bioluminescent display at the surface of the ocean?
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Lizards regrow their tails

Many of the lizards found around San Diego are capable of autotomy
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Monarch Butterflies migrate great distances

What causes Monarchs to migrate in the first place?
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