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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.

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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Upcycling

How do we lessen our negative impact on the environment?

Activities

Algal blooms can turn the ocean red

Why does the ocean turn red?

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Some rainbows are white

Some rainbows are white and are called white rainbows or fogbows

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Jets are louder at night than during the day

Airport noise at Miramar is louder at night than during the day, but why?

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Tule Wind Farm transforms wind into electricity

In eastern San Diego County, just north of Interstate 8 in the McCain Valley,

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Automatic garage doors stop working

The frustration of an improperly functioning garage door opener

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Pepper and Soap

The effect dish soap has on the surface tension of water

Activities, Projects & Builds

Rex the Lion Balances on One Foot

Image: San Diego Zoo Global

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There are rivers in the sky

There are rivers in the sky called atmospheric rivers

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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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Pencil Pincushion

Why do we use polythene for packing materials?

Activities, Demonstrations

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