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.

A marine scientist is giving free online courses in ocean science for parents looking to entertain and educate their children at home during COVID19.

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

WATERLOO | The Bluedorn Science Imaginarium, 322 Washington St., will presents the Wild Kratts Kids Club the first Saturday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; the next one is set for Jan. 3.