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

Upcycling

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

Eccentric Orbits

Measuring eccentric orbits.
Activities

Lizards regrow their tails

Many of the lizards found around San Diego are capable of autotomy
Phenomena

Large balls of ice can fall from the sky

How does hail stay suspended in the air?
Phenomena

Automatic garage doors stop working

The frustration of an improperly functioning garage door opener
Phenomena

Grunions spawn out of the water

Grunions reproduce by coming completely out of the water to spawn on beaches
Phenomena

Sewage water is recycled for irrigation

How do we recycle sewage water?
Phenomena

Salt Crystal Sun-catcher

Salt Crystal Sun-catcher
Activities, Projects & Builds

San Diego County has seasonal waterfalls

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

Halos form around the Sun

What causes a halo to appear around the sun?
Phenomena

Coyote sightings in residential neighborhoods

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

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