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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.

This sailboat hovers above the water

How does this boat lift out of the water and why?

Phenomena

Large balls of ice can fall from the sky

How does hail stay suspended in the air?

Phenomena

Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect

Activities, Demonstrations

The Catalina Eddy

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

Phenomena

The ocean glows blue at night

What causes a bioluminescent display at the surface of the ocean?

Phenomena

Inertia

The Law of Inertia

Activities

Calcium buildup around faucets and hoses

Calcium can leave white stains around faucets and hoses.

Phenomena

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?

Phenomena

Monarch Butterflies migrate great distances

What causes Monarchs to migrate in the first place?

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

Early Childhood Exploration

Practicing science process skills early and often is important for children’s brain development.

Activities, Projects & Builds

Distinct features are visible at night from space

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

Phenomena

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

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