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. 

This cloud is trapped in a canyon

San Diego's many canyons create some interesting weather-related phenomena.
Phenomena

Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?
Phenomena

Model Viruses

Virus Models
Activities

Salt Crystal Sun-catcher

Salt Crystal Sun-catcher
Activities, Projects & Builds

Eccentric Orbits

Measuring eccentric orbits.
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

Pumpkin Patch near Anza-Borrego

Geologic phenomenon called the Pumpkin Patch
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Upcycling

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

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.
Phenomena

Sewage water is recycled for irrigation

How do we recycle sewage water?
Phenomena

Great Whites Gather in the Pacific

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

Curtains of clouds form near the coast

San Diego's marine layer creates a cloud "curtain" that hovers over the coast.
Phenomena

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