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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.

It snows in some parts of San Diego County but rains in others

Why does it rain in some places but snow in other places?

Phenomena

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

Early Childhood Exploration

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

Activities, Projects & Builds

Marine fossils found near Normal Heights

In March 2016, surveyors found fossilized whale bones and shells

Phenomena

Lizard tails twitch when separated from body

A lizard can severe its own tail on command

Phenomena

May and June receive fewer sunny days.

Why are there less sunny days in May and June?

Phenomena

Carnivorous plants consume insects

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

Phenomena

Flying Coffee Cups

Explore the Magnus Effect

Activities, Demonstrations

Pencil Pincushion

Why do we use polythene for packing materials?

Activities, Demonstrations

Wind and water shape the coastline

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

Phenomena

Jets are louder at night than during the day

Airport noise at Miramar is louder at night than during the day, but why?

Phenomena

Pumpkin Patch near Anza-Borrego

Geologic phenomenon called the Pumpkin Patch

Phenomena

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

More FLEETtv Videos

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