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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.

Lizard tails twitch when separated from body

A lizard can severe its own tail on command

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Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?

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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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Curtains of clouds form near the coast

San Diego's marine layer creates a cloud "curtain" that hovers over the coast.

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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?

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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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Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?

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Ants travel in lines

Why do ants move in lines?

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The Catalina Eddy

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

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Pepper and Soap

The effect dish soap has on the surface tension of water

Activities, Projects & Builds

Halos form around the Sun

What causes a halo to appear around the sun?

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Different spiders make different webs

Why do some spiders weave spiral orbs while others weave, tangled or tunneled webs?

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The Fleet Science Center invites you to connect to the power of science through FLEETtv!

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