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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.

Green flash appears on the horizon

What causes the green flash?

Phenomena

This sailboat hovers above the water

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

Phenomena

Some rainbows are white

Some rainbows are white and are called white rainbows or fogbows

Phenomena

Ants travel in lines

Why do ants move in lines?

Phenomena

Air pollution spikes dramatically in July

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

Phenomena

Pepper and Soap

The effect dish soap has on the surface tension of water

Activities, Projects & Builds

Carnivorous plants consume insects

Where would you expect to find plants on the food chain?

Phenomena

Early Childhood Exploration

Practicing science process skills early and often is important for children’s brain development.

Activities, Projects & Builds

King tides: high tide and low tide vary

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

Phenomena

Pencil Pincushion

Why do we use polythene for packing materials?

Activities, Demonstrations

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

Paper Chromatography

While water can dissolve the black inks, we need paper to more clearly separate the different colored inks

Activities, Demonstrations

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

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