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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

Phenomena

Pencil Pincushion

Why do we use polythene for packing materials?

Activities, Demonstrations

Jets are louder at night than during the day

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

Phenomena

Pacific coast is colder than Atlantic coast

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

Phenomena

Coyote sightings in residential neighborhoods

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

Phenomena

Moon appears larger when closer to the horizon

Is the moon larger at certain times of the day?

Phenomena

Eccentric Orbits

Measuring eccentric orbits.

Activities

Model Viruses

Virus Models

Activities

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.

Phenomena

Some rainbows are white

Some rainbows are white and are called white rainbows or fogbows

Phenomena

Rocket trails move sideways through the sky

Why do rockets appear to move sideways?

Phenomena

Marine fossils found near Normal Heights

In March 2016, surveyors found fossilized whale bones and shells

Phenomena

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