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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.

Ants travel in lines

Why do ants move in lines?

Phenomena

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.

Phenomena

Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect

Activities, Demonstrations

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

Rex the Lion Balances on One Foot

Image: San Diego Zoo Global

Phenomena

Grunions spawn out of the water

Grunions reproduce by coming completely out of the water to spawn on beaches

Phenomena

Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?

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

The Catalina Eddy

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

Phenomena

Scuba divers can breathe under water

How can a scuba tank carry enough air for a diver for such a long period of time?

Phenomena

This sailboat hovers above the water

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

Phenomena

The Fleet Science Center invites you to connect to the power of science through FLEETtv!

More FLEETtv Videos

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