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.

Eccentric Orbits

Measuring eccentric orbits.

Activities

Fly with jets of water in Mission Bay

For a number of years, a San Diego company in Mission Bay provided rides on a water-powered jetpack.

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Upcycling

How do we lessen our negative impact on the environment?

Activities

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

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Grunions spawn out of the water

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

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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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Some rainbows are white

Some rainbows are white and are called white rainbows or fogbows

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Ladybugs Detected on Weather Radar

What can the movement of animals and insects tell us about our environment?

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Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?

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Carnivorous plants consume insects

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

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Pacific coast is colder than Atlantic coast

What does Earth's rotation have to do with ocean temperatures off San Diego?

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The Catalina Eddy

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

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