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. 

Dry dock vessels can sink and float

Right under the Coronado Bridge is California's largest floating drydock.
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San Diego County has seasonal waterfalls

How does this water get to some of San Diego's highest points?
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Grunions spawn out of the water

Grunions reproduce by coming completely out of the water to spawn on beaches
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Rex the Lion Balances on One Foot

Image: San Diego Zoo Global

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Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?
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Marine fossils found near Normal Heights

In March 2016, surveyors found fossilized whale bones and shells
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Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect
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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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May and June receive fewer sunny days.

Why are there less sunny days in May and June?
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Make Your Own Red Cabbage pH Indicator

Turn Cabbage into a pH Indicator.
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Tule Wind Farm transforms wind into electricity

In eastern San Diego County, just north of Interstate 8 in the McCain Valley,

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The Catalina Eddy

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