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. 

Air pollution spikes dramatically in July

San Diegans received cell phone notifications warning of poor air quality in San Diego
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Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect
Activities, Demonstrations

Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?
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Halos form around the Sun

What causes a halo to appear around the sun?
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Coyote sightings in residential neighborhoods

San Diego residents reported an increase in coyote sightings in suburban neighborhoods
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Carnivorous plants consume insects

Where would you expect to find plants on the food chain?
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Great Whites Gather in the Pacific

Trackers on great white sharks in the Pacific reveal that sharks gather in a remote location
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Rex the Lion Balances on One Foot

Image: San Diego Zoo Global

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Make Your Own Red Cabbage pH Indicator

Turn Cabbage into a pH Indicator.
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Pumpkin Patch near Anza-Borrego

Geologic phenomenon called the Pumpkin Patch
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Lizard tails twitch when separated from body

A lizard can severe its own tail on command
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Different spiders make different webs

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