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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Eccentric Orbits

Measuring eccentric orbits.

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Rain disappears in mid-air

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

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Carnivorous plants consume insects

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

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Sewage water is recycled for irrigation

How do we recycle sewage water?

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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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Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?

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Jets are louder at night than during the day

Airport noise at Miramar is louder at night than during the day, but why?

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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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Paragliders at Torrey Pines can launch and land in the same spot

Hang gliders and paragliders can launch from and land on the cliffs of Torrey Pines.

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Monarch Butterflies migrate great distances

What causes Monarchs to migrate in the first place?

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The Catalina Eddy

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

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