The weekly courses provide students in grades 1-12 with a unique opportunity to explore various science, technology, engineering, art and math.

What kids will learn about: electromagnetism Making an electromagnet is a middle school science-class staple, and it's an easy project to do with a few small items from a hardware store.

A marine scientist is giving free online courses in ocean science for parents looking to entertain and educate their children at home during COVID-19.

A marine scientist is giving free online courses in ocean science for parents looking to entertain and educate their children at home during COVID-19.

Sixty-eight percent of kids who say their schools offer computer science courses say they want to learn more about the topic, compared with 49 percent in schools that don’t offer the classes.