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.

Rain disappears in mid-air

When precipitation occurs, we expect to see and feel it on the ground.

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The Catalina Eddy

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

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Algal blooms can turn the ocean red

Why does the ocean turn red?

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Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?

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Car Craze Camp: Laws of Motion

How does Newton's Three Laws of Motion affect the objects around us?

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Ants travel in lines

Why do ants move in lines?

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King tides: high tide and low tide vary

How does the moon's position affect the tides on earth?

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Model Viruses

Virus Models

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Distinct features are visible at night from space

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

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High tide in Mission Bay happens at a different time than in La Jolla

Why do high and low tides vary between two locations within close proximity of one another?

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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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Grunions spawn out of the water

Grunions reproduce by coming completely out of the water to spawn on beaches

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