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.

Pumpkin Patch near Anza-Borrego

Geologic phenomenon called the Pumpkin Patch

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King tides: high tide and low tide vary

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

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Green flash appears on the horizon

What causes the green flash?

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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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Coyote sightings in residential neighborhoods

San Diego residents reported an increase in coyote sightings in suburban neighborhoods

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Some rainbows are white

Some rainbows are white and are called white rainbows or fogbows

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This cloud is trapped in a canyon

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

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Fight wildfires with fire

How can fire be used to mitigate wildfires?

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Jets are louder at night than during the day

Airport noise at Miramar is louder at night than during the day, but why?

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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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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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Algal blooms can turn the ocean red

Why does the ocean turn red?

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