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

Inertia

The Law of Inertia
Activities

Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?
Phenomena

Different spiders make different webs

Why do some spiders weave spiral orbs while others weave, tangled or tunneled webs?
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

Carnivorous plants consume insects

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

Sewage water is recycled for irrigation

How do we recycle sewage water?
Phenomena

Automatic garage doors stop working

The frustration of an improperly functioning garage door opener
Phenomena

Algal blooms can turn the ocean red

Why does the ocean turn red?
Phenomena

Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect
Activities, Demonstrations

Paragliders at Torrey Pines can launch and land in the same spot

Hang gliders and paragliders can launch from and land on the cliffs of Torrey Pines.
Phenomena

Thousands of leopard sharks gather off the coast of La Jolla

Every year, starting in June, thousands of leopard sharks gather off the coast of La Jolla near
Phenomena

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