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.

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.

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Halos form around the Sun

What causes a halo to appear around the sun?

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There are rivers in the sky

There are rivers in the sky called atmospheric rivers

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Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect

Activities, Demonstrations

Inertia

The Law of Inertia

Activities

Wind and water shape the coastline

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

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Distinct features are visible at night from space

What can we learn about the human impact on Earth from so far away?

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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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Air pollution spikes dramatically in July

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

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Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?

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High tide in Mission Bay happens at a different time than in La Jolla

Why do high and low tides vary between two locations within close proximity of one another?

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San Diego County has seasonal waterfalls

How does this water get to some of San Diego's highest points?

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