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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.

Rex the Lion Balances on One Foot

Image: San Diego Zoo Global

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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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King tides: high tide and low tide vary

How does the moon's position affect the tides on earth?

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The Catalina Eddy

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

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Air pollution spikes dramatically in July

San Diegans received cell phone notifications warning of poor air quality in San Diego

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Inertia

The Law of Inertia

Activities

Upcycling

How do we lessen our negative impact on the environment?

Activities

Pumpkin Patch near Anza-Borrego

Geologic phenomenon called the Pumpkin Patch

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Make Your Own Red Cabbage pH Indicator

Turn Cabbage into a pH Indicator.

Activities

This sailboat hovers above the water

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

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High tide in Mission Bay happens at a different time than in La Jolla

Why do high and low tides vary between two locations within close proximity of one another?

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Lizard tails twitch when separated from body

A lizard can severe its own tail on command

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