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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.

Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?

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There are rivers in the sky

There are rivers in the sky called atmospheric rivers

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Coyote sightings in residential neighborhoods

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

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Wind and water shape the coastline

Erosion can drastically reshape our coastline in a much shorter time period.

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Lizard tails twitch when separated from body

A lizard can severe its own tail on command

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Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?

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Carnivorous plants consume insects

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

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Pacific coast is colder than Atlantic coast

What does Earth's rotation have to do with ocean temperatures off San Diego?

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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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Algal blooms can turn the ocean red

Why does the ocean turn red?

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Halos form around the Sun

What causes a halo to appear around the sun?

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

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