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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.

This cloud is trapped in a canyon

San Diego's many canyons create some interesting weather-related phenomena.

Phenomena

Ants travel in lines

Why do ants move in lines?

Phenomena

Calcium buildup around faucets and hoses

Calcium can leave white stains around faucets and hoses.

Phenomena

Halos form around the Sun

What causes a halo to appear around the sun?

Phenomena

Algal blooms can turn the ocean red

Why does the ocean turn red?

Phenomena

Large balls of ice can fall from the sky

How does hail stay suspended in the air?

Phenomena

Trees get most of their dry mass from the air

The Moreton Bay Fig Tree, behind the San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park

Phenomena

Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?

Phenomena

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.

Phenomena

Ladybugs Detected on Weather Radar

What can the movement of animals and insects tell us about our environment?

Phenomena

Early Childhood Exploration

Practicing science process skills early and often is important for children’s brain development.

Activities, Projects & Builds

There are rivers in the sky

There are rivers in the sky called atmospheric rivers

Phenomena

The Fleet Science Center invites you to connect to the power of science through FLEETtv!

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