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.
Phenomena

Calcium buildup around faucets and hoses

Calcium can leave white stains around faucets and hoses.
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

Pacific coast is colder than Atlantic coast

What does Earth's rotation have to do with ocean temperatures off San Diego?
Phenomena

Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect
Activities, Demonstrations

The ocean glows blue at night

What causes a bioluminescent display at the surface of the ocean?
Phenomena

Lizard tails twitch when separated from body

A lizard can severe its own tail on command
Phenomena

Carnivorous plants consume insects

Where would you expect to find plants on the food chain?
Phenomena

Green flash appears on the horizon

What causes the green flash?
Phenomena

Great Whites Gather in the Pacific

Trackers on great white sharks in the Pacific reveal that sharks gather in a remote location
Phenomena

Upcycling

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

Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?
Phenomena

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