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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Algal blooms can turn the ocean red

Why does the ocean turn red?
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Large balls of ice can fall from the sky

How does hail stay suspended in the air?
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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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Monarch Butterflies migrate great distances

What causes Monarchs to migrate in the first place?
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Green flash appears on the horizon

What causes the green flash?
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Eccentric Orbits

Measuring eccentric orbits.
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Pumpkin Patch near Anza-Borrego

Geologic phenomenon called the Pumpkin Patch
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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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Tule Wind Farm transforms wind into electricity

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

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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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Sewage water is recycled for irrigation

How do we recycle sewage water?
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