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. 

Large balls of ice can fall from the sky

How does hail stay suspended in the air?
Phenomena

Upcycling

How do we lessen our negative impact on the environment?
Activities

Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect
Activities, Demonstrations

Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?
Phenomena

Lizard tails twitch when separated from body

A lizard can severe its own tail on command
Phenomena

Ants travel in lines

Why do ants move in lines?
Phenomena

Car Craze Camp: Laws of Motion

How does Newton's Three Laws of Motion affect the objects around us?
Activities, Demonstrations

Calcium buildup around faucets and hoses

Calcium can leave white stains around faucets and hoses.
Phenomena

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
Phenomena

Coyote sightings in residential neighborhoods

San Diego residents reported an increase in coyote sightings in suburban neighborhoods
Phenomena

Inertia

The Law of Inertia
Activities

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

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