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. 

Pencil Pincushion

Why do we use polythene for packing materials?
Activities, Demonstrations

Rex the Lion Balances on One Foot

Image: San Diego Zoo Global

Phenomena

Halos form around the Sun

What causes a halo to appear around the sun?
Phenomena

Great Whites Gather in the Pacific

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

Model Viruses

Virus Models
Activities

Upcycling

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

Hot air balloons in Temecula float in the sky

Use hot air balloons to explore weather patterns and properties of air.
Phenomena

Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect
Activities, Demonstrations

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

Carnivorous plants consume insects

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

Moon appears larger when closer to the horizon

Is the moon larger at certain times of the day?
Phenomena

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

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