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. 

Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect
Activities, Demonstrations

King tides: high tide and low tide vary

How does the moon's position affect the tides on earth?
Phenomena

Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?
Phenomena

Paper in Bottle Challenge

Is the bottle empty? Sure, it is empty of crumpled paper balls, but the bottle is not completely empty.
Activities, Demonstrations

Green flash appears on the horizon

What causes the green flash?
Phenomena

Pumpkin Patch near Anza-Borrego

Geologic phenomenon called the Pumpkin Patch
Phenomena

There are rivers in the sky

There are rivers in the sky called atmospheric rivers
Phenomena

Lizard tails twitch when separated from body

A lizard can severe its own tail on command
Phenomena

Moon appears larger when closer to the horizon

Is the moon larger at certain times of the day?
Phenomena

It snows in some parts of San Diego County but rains in others

Why does it rain in some places but snow in other places?
Phenomena

Curtains of clouds form near the coast

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

Rex the Lion Balances on One Foot

Image: San Diego Zoo Global

Phenomena

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