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. 

Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?
Phenomena

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?
Phenomena

Jets are louder at night than during the day

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

Water carves slot canyon near Solana Beach

San Diego County is home to a unique geologic feature
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Monarch Butterflies migrate great distances

What causes Monarchs to migrate in the first place?
Phenomena

Upcycling

How do we lessen our negative impact on the environment?
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Eccentric Orbits

Measuring eccentric orbits.
Activities

Tule Wind Farm transforms wind into electricity

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

Phenomena

San Diego County has seasonal waterfalls

How does this water get to some of San Diego's highest points?
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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

The Catalina Eddy

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

Pumpkin Patch near Anza-Borrego

Geologic phenomenon called the Pumpkin Patch
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