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. 

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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Pepper and Soap

The effect dish soap has on the surface tension of water
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This sailboat hovers above the water

How does this boat lift out of the water and why?
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Moon appears larger when closer to the horizon

Is the moon larger at certain times of the day?
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Grunions spawn out of the water

Grunions reproduce by coming completely out of the water to spawn on beaches
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Lizard tails twitch when separated from body

A lizard can severe its own tail on command
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Ladybugs Detected on Weather Radar

What can the movement of animals and insects tell us about our environment?
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There are rivers in the sky

There are rivers in the sky called atmospheric rivers
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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

Virus Models
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Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?
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Upcycling

How do we lessen our negative impact on the environment?
Activities

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