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. 

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?
Phenomena

Salt Crystal Sun-catcher

Salt Crystal Sun-catcher
Activities, Projects & Builds

Halos form around the Sun

What causes a halo to appear around the sun?
Phenomena

Inertia

The Law of Inertia
Activities

Upcycling

How do we lessen our negative impact on the environment?
Activities

Dry dock vessels can sink and float

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

Pencil Pincushion

Why do we use polythene for packing materials?
Activities, Demonstrations

Curtains of clouds form near the coast

San Diego's marine layer creates a cloud "curtain" that hovers over the coast.
Phenomena

Distinct features are visible at night from space

What can we learn about the human impact on Earth from so far away?
Phenomena

Monarch Butterflies migrate great distances

What causes Monarchs to migrate in the first place?
Phenomena

Make Your Own Red Cabbage pH Indicator

Turn Cabbage into a pH Indicator.
Activities

Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?
Phenomena

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