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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.

King tides: high tide and low tide vary

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

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Pacific coast is colder than Atlantic coast

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

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Pumpkin Patch near Anza-Borrego

Geologic phenomenon called the Pumpkin Patch

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Eccentric Orbits

Measuring eccentric orbits.

Activities

Rex the Lion Balances on One Foot

Image: San Diego Zoo Global

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Wildfire season is more intense after a wet rainy season

What is the cause-and-effect relationship between an intense rainy season followed by an intense wildfire season?

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Pencil Pincushion

Why do we use polythene for packing materials?

Activities, Demonstrations

Rain disappears in mid-air

When precipitation occurs, we expect to see and feel it on the ground.

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Algal blooms can turn the ocean red

Why does the ocean turn red?

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Ants travel in lines

Why do ants move in lines?

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Carnivorous plants consume insects

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

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Fly with jets of water in Mission Bay

For a number of years, a San Diego company in Mission Bay provided rides on a water-powered jetpack.

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