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. 

Carnivorous plants consume insects

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

Calcium buildup around faucets and hoses

Calcium can leave white stains around faucets and hoses.
Phenomena

This sailboat hovers above the water

How does this boat lift out of the water and why?
Phenomena

Halos form around the Sun

What causes a halo to appear around the sun?
Phenomena

The Catalina Eddy

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

Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?
Phenomena

Model Viruses

Virus Models
Activities

Rain disappears in mid-air

When precipitation occurs, we expect to see and feel it on the ground.
Phenomena

This cloud is trapped in a canyon

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

Salt Crystal Sun-catcher

Salt Crystal Sun-catcher
Activities, Projects & Builds

Inertia

The Law of Inertia
Activities

The ocean glows blue at night

What causes a bioluminescent display at the surface of the ocean?
Phenomena

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