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. 

Halos form around the Sun

What causes a halo to appear around the sun?
Phenomena

Some rainbows are white

Some rainbows are white and are called white rainbows or fogbows
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Algal blooms can turn the ocean red

Why does the ocean turn red?
Phenomena

Rex the Lion Balances on One Foot

Image: San Diego Zoo Global

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Moon appears larger when closer to the horizon

Is the moon larger at certain times of the day?
Phenomena

Make Your Own Red Cabbage pH Indicator

Turn Cabbage into a pH Indicator.
Activities

Hot air balloons in Temecula float in the sky

Use hot air balloons to explore weather patterns and properties of air.
Phenomena

Model Viruses

Virus Models
Activities

Carnivorous plants consume insects

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

The Catalina Eddy

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

Pepper and Soap

The effect dish soap has on the surface tension of water
Activities, Projects & Builds

Great Whites Gather in the Pacific

Trackers on great white sharks in the Pacific reveal that sharks gather in a remote location
Phenomena

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