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. 

The Catalina Eddy

What causes the Catalina eddy, and when does it typically appear?
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Lizards regrow their tails

Many of the lizards found around San Diego are capable of autotomy
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Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?
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Wildfire season is more intense after a wet rainy season

What is the cause-and-effect relationship between an intense rainy season followed by an intense wildfire season?
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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
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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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Fly with jets of water in Mission Bay

For a number of years, a San Diego company in Mission Bay provided rides on a water-powered jetpack.
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Model Viruses

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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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