Grade School

Ever wonder what goes on inside a marine research laboratory? Ever wonder what gadgets and gizmos scientists use to study the marine environment? Come visit the SDSU Coastal and Marine Institute Laboratory to find out! Meet marine biologists and scientists at San Diego State University, interact with local sea creatures, and learn about San Diego’s diverse marine ecosystems.

Science can be found in everyday activities, like cooking. Join Chef and owners Doug Cook and Malane Drake as they invite you to their restaurant, Mishmash, to learn about emulsification through the process of making whipped cream and Cesar dressing from scratch! This event is ideal for kids in grades 4 and up. Space is very limited, please sign up at MishMash. If space runs out, not to worry! 52 Weeks of Science Barrio Logan and MishMash will have many more opportunities to dive into the science of food!

Join us for some coding fun using Scratch, a drag-and-drop visual computer programming language. Learn how to use Scratch and code your own underwater scene, complete with fish and a scuba diver.

Did you know that if we take three deep breaths, the oxygen from two of those breaths comes from plants that live in the ocean? Marine plants help reduce global warming and provide our atmosphere. Learn about the science behind these funky plants!
This event is part of the Spring Into STEAM program. Spring into STEAM is the San Diego Public Library’s science-focused program series for 9 - 12-year-old students. Workshops take place during the months of March, April and May at all 36 branch libraries across the city.

Join San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on a storybook adventure and help solve an engineering problem.

These 30 minute workshops are designed for children ages 3 and up to experience hands-on STREAM activities inspired by classic stories.
Price of Storybook Engineering Workshops are included with Museum admission. Two workshop times: 2:00pm and 3:00pm. Workshop seating is first come, first served. As workshops tend to fill up quickly, please arrive early to secure your spot.

What is a watershed and do you live in one? In this workshop, students will explore how humans impact local waterways, build their own watershed modes, and discover how they can help keep our ocean clean.

This event is part of the Spring Into STEAM program. Spring into STEAM is the San Diego Public Library’s science-focused program series for 9 - 12-year-old students. Workshops take place during the months of March, April and May at all 36 branch libraries across the city.