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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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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Ants travel in lines

Why do ants move in lines?

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Moon appears larger when closer to the horizon

Is the moon larger at certain times of the day?

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Pumpkin Patch near Anza-Borrego

Geologic phenomenon called the Pumpkin Patch

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Pacific coast is colder than Atlantic coast

What does Earth's rotation have to do with ocean temperatures off San Diego?

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The Catalina Eddy

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

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Paragliders at Torrey Pines can launch and land in the same spot

Hang gliders and paragliders can launch from and land on the cliffs of Torrey Pines.

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Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect

Activities, Demonstrations

The ocean glows blue at night

What causes a bioluminescent display at the surface of the ocean?

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Eccentric Orbits

Measuring eccentric orbits.

Activities

Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?

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