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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.

Scuba divers can breathe under water

How can a scuba tank carry enough air for a diver for such a long period of time?

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A 20F Difference Across Mission Bay

The combination of landforms are often responsible for interesting weather patterns.

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Green flash appears on the horizon

What causes the green flash?

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Pencil Pincushion

Why do we use polythene for packing materials?

Activities, Demonstrations

This sailboat hovers above the water

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

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The Catalina Eddy

What causes the Catalina eddy, and when does it typically appear?

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Dry dock vessels can sink and float

Right under the Coronado Bridge is California's largest floating drydock.

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Some rainbows are white

Some rainbows are white and are called white rainbows or fogbows

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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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Calcium buildup around faucets and hoses

Calcium can leave white stains around faucets and hoses.

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Carnivorous plants consume insects

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

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The ocean glows blue at night

What causes a bioluminescent display at the surface of the ocean?

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

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