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. 

Distinct features are visible at night from space

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

There are rivers in the sky

There are rivers in the sky called atmospheric rivers
Phenomena

Water carves slot canyon near Solana Beach

San Diego County is home to a unique geologic feature
Phenomena

King tides: high tide and low tide vary

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

Inertia

The Law of Inertia
Activities

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

Scuba divers can breathe under water

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

It snows in some parts of San Diego County but rains in others

Why does it rain in some places but snow in other places?
Phenomena

Ants travel in lines

Why do ants move in lines?
Phenomena

Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect
Activities, Demonstrations

Carnivorous plants consume insects

Where would you expect to find plants on the food chain?
Phenomena

Upcycling

How do we lessen our negative impact on the environment?
Activities

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