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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.

Lizard tails twitch when separated from body

A lizard can severe its own tail on command

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Pumpkin Patch near Anza-Borrego

Geologic phenomenon called the Pumpkin Patch

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Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?

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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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A 20F Difference Across Mission Bay

The combination of landforms are often responsible for interesting weather patterns.

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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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Trees get most of their dry mass from the air

The Moreton Bay Fig Tree, behind the San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park

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This cloud is trapped in a canyon

San Diego's many canyons create some interesting weather-related phenomena.

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Upcycling

How do we lessen our negative impact on the environment?

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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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Water carves slot canyon near Solana Beach

San Diego County is home to a unique geologic feature

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Scuba divers can breathe under water

How can a scuba tank carry enough air for a diver for such a long period of time?

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