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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.

Different spiders make different webs

Why do some spiders weave spiral orbs while others weave, tangled or tunneled webs?

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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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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.

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There are rivers in the sky

There are rivers in the sky called atmospheric rivers

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Halos form around the Sun

What causes a halo to appear around the sun?

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Lizard tails twitch when separated from body

A lizard can severe its own tail on command

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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?

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Coyote sightings in residential neighborhoods

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

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Large balls of ice can fall from the sky

How does hail stay suspended in the air?

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The Catalina Eddy

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

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Ants travel in lines

Why do ants move in lines?

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This cloud is trapped in a canyon

San Diego's many canyons create some interesting weather-related phenomena.

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