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. 

Ladybugs Detected on Weather Radar

What can the movement of animals and insects tell us about our environment?
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Halos form around the Sun

What causes a halo to appear around the sun?
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The ocean glows blue at night

What causes a bioluminescent display at the surface of the ocean?
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Scuba divers can breathe under water

How can a scuba tank carry enough air for a diver for such a long period of time?
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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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Sewage water is recycled for irrigation

How do we recycle sewage water?
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May and June receive fewer sunny days.

Why are there less sunny days in May and June?
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Ants travel in lines

Why do ants move in lines?
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Lizard tails twitch when separated from body

A lizard can severe its own tail on command
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Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect
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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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Water carves slot canyon near Solana Beach

San Diego County is home to a unique geologic feature
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