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.

Lizard tails twitch when separated from body

A lizard can severe its own tail on command

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Tule Wind Farm transforms wind into electricity

In eastern San Diego County, just north of Interstate 8 in the McCain Valley,

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Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect

Activities, Demonstrations

This sailboat hovers above the water

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

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Sewage water is recycled for irrigation

How do we recycle sewage water?

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Marine fossils found near Normal Heights

In March 2016, surveyors found fossilized whale bones and shells

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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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May and June receive fewer sunny days.

Why are there less sunny days in May and June?

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The Catalina Eddy

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

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Salt Crystal Sun-catcher

Salt Crystal Sun-catcher

Activities, Projects & Builds

Monarch Butterflies migrate great distances

What causes Monarchs to migrate in the first place?

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Water carves slot canyon near Solana Beach

San Diego County is home to a unique geologic feature

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

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