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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.

Coyote sightings in residential neighborhoods

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

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There are rivers in the sky

There are rivers in the sky called atmospheric rivers

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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

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Pumpkin Patch near Anza-Borrego

Geologic phenomenon called the Pumpkin Patch

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Rex the Lion Balances on One Foot

Image: San Diego Zoo Global

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Ladybugs Detected on Weather Radar

What can the movement of animals and insects tell us about our environment?

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Carnivorous plants consume insects

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

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Pencil Pincushion

Why do we use polythene for packing materials?

Activities, Demonstrations

Great Whites Gather in the Pacific

Trackers on great white sharks in the Pacific reveal that sharks gather in a remote location

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Marine fossils found near Normal Heights

In March 2016, surveyors found fossilized whale bones and shells

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Moon appears larger when closer to the horizon

Is the moon larger at certain times of the day?

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Ants travel in lines

Why do ants move in lines?

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

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