Earth Science

Fire & Ice

Submitted by Steve Babbitt on Tue, 2026-01-27 09:00

Children of all ages will discover how hot and cold science can be as they take a journey through the world of Fire & Ice! Experience chemical reactions that will "magically" make things disappear and reveal the secret properties of special gases! Explore the states of matter and watch in amazement as we demonstrate the extraordinary and chilly properties of dry ice!

San Diego City College

Hands-on demonstrations of STEM: Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Math, Geosciences, and Engineering

Elementary Institute of Science

STEM activities and demonstrations such as fossils, electricity items, and afterschool tutoring opportunities.

Purdue University College of Science

Exploring Waves

KPBS

Join KPBS Kids at our interactive booth to explore fun science, math, and literacy activities inspired by your favorite PBS Kids programs! Kids and families will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities, receive fun giveaways, and discover how they can connect with beloved KPBS Kids characters like Clifford, Curious George, Daniel Tiger, Elinor Wonders Why, and Molly of Denali throughout the year!

Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve

Activities will introduce the public to the monitoring that takes place within the Reserve including an exhibit of a data logger, a model of a salt marsh for hands on vegetation sampling, and a salt marsh super heroes interactive for elementary-aged students, and a "fishing" activity which incorporates a simulation of trapping fish and invertebrates.

Earth Discovery Institute

Life cycle of a butterfly activity for kiddos using pasta and visuals! Also lots of interesting displays on the table!

I Love A Clean San Diego

Prize wheel and recycling sorting interactive demonstration board.

Mad Science of San Diego

Discovery Fun Stations: hands-on activities that allow them to further explore science concepts. • NASA: Lazer Maze – Discover technologies created for space travel! Test your aim with a laser maze • NASA Space Station – Discover technologies created for space travel! Buil • MAGNETISM – Kids try to build a bridge using metal objects and strong magnets on wooden pegs. • ECSTATIC ELECTRICITY – Kids try to make their way through a metal maze without making the buzzer go off.

The San Diego River Park Foundation

Interactive hands-on nature activities including owl pellet disection, make an edible bird feeder, learn about pollinators and lifecycles.

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Fire & Ice

Elementary Institute of Science

Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve

Earth Discovery Institute

I Love A Clean San Diego

Mad Science of San Diego

The San Diego River Park Foundation

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