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. 

Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?
Phenomena

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
Phenomena

Different spiders make different webs

Why do some spiders weave spiral orbs while others weave, tangled or tunneled webs?
Phenomena

Distinct features are visible at night from space

What can we learn about the human impact on Earth from so far away?
Phenomena

Calcium buildup around faucets and hoses

Calcium can leave white stains around faucets and hoses.
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Upcycling

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

Water carves slot canyon near Solana Beach

San Diego County is home to a unique geologic feature
Phenomena

Model Viruses

Virus Models
Activities

Pencil Pincushion

Why do we use polythene for packing materials?
Activities, Demonstrations

Make Your Own Red Cabbage pH Indicator

Turn Cabbage into a pH Indicator.
Activities

Car Craze Camp: Laws of Motion

How does Newton's Three Laws of Motion affect the objects around us?
Activities, Demonstrations

Carnivorous plants consume insects

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

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