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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.

Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?

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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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Large balls of ice can fall from the sky

How does hail stay suspended in the air?

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Make Your Own Red Cabbage pH Indicator

Turn Cabbage into a pH Indicator.

Activities

The Catalina Eddy

What causes the Catalina eddy, and when does it typically appear?

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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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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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Curtains of clouds form near the coast

San Diego's marine layer creates a cloud "curtain" that hovers over the coast.

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Rex the Lion Balances on One Foot

Image: San Diego Zoo Global

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Lizard tails twitch when separated from body

A lizard can severe its own tail on command

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Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?

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Hot air balloons in Temecula float in the sky

Use hot air balloons to explore weather patterns and properties of air.

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