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.

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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Lizard tails twitch when separated from body

A lizard can severe its own tail on command

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Scuba divers can breathe under water

How can a scuba tank carry enough air for a diver for such a long period of time?

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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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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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Coyote sightings in residential neighborhoods

San Diego residents reported an increase in coyote sightings in suburban neighborhoods

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Some rainbows are white

Some rainbows are white and are called white rainbows or fogbows

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Eccentric Orbits

Measuring eccentric orbits.

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May and June receive fewer sunny days.

Why are there less sunny days in May and June?

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Large balls of ice can fall from the sky

How does hail stay suspended in the air?

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Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?

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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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