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.

Monarch Butterflies migrate great distances

What causes Monarchs to migrate in the first place?

Phenomena

Pencil Pincushion

Why do we use polythene for packing materials?

Activities, Demonstrations

Air pollution spikes dramatically in July

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

Phenomena

Some rainbows are white

Some rainbows are white and are called white rainbows or fogbows

Phenomena

Algal blooms can turn the ocean red

Why does the ocean turn red?

Phenomena

Calcium buildup around faucets and hoses

Calcium can leave white stains around faucets and hoses.

Phenomena

Trees get most of their dry mass from the air

The Moreton Bay Fig Tree, behind the San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park

Phenomena

Lizards regrow their tails

Many of the lizards found around San Diego are capable of autotomy

Phenomena

Wind and water shape the coastline

Erosion can drastically reshape our coastline in a much shorter time period.

Phenomena

Pumpkin Patch near Anza-Borrego

Geologic phenomenon called the Pumpkin Patch

Phenomena

Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?

Phenomena

Upcycling

How do we lessen our negative impact on the environment?

Activities

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