Dundee Science Centre offers kids free classes online
It's to make home-schooling easier on parents
"Creepy Crawlies", "Eggsperiments" and "Earth Week" are just some of the online classes being put on by Dundee Science Centre.
The lessons are free of charge and to help out parents who are feeling the pressure of home-schooling.
It kicked off with a workshop on "mini-beasts" with practical activities like building a bug trap.
Carlene Cura, Development and Fundraising Advisor, Dundee Science Centre said, “With the schools now shut for a considerable amount of time, countless parents and carers have suddenly found themselves home schooling their children.
"This is a huge and daunting challenge and a tricky balance to strike, especially when also juggling their own jobs and commitments.
“While set tasks are allocated by teachers themselves, it’s also important to mix that up a little which is where our Home Learning Programme comes in, providing fun, interactive activities while sneaking in a bit of science learning!
"Although most of the activities can be done with limited supervision, we’re also offering a family activity so families can get together, while vying for some great prizes!”
Dundee City Council Leader, John Alexander added: “The incredible way that our community has come together is a source of strength during an otherwise uncertain time.
“While facing their own challenges owing to the national lockdown, the Science Centre is continuing to support children and families across Dundee."
Hear all the latest news from across Tayside, Perthshire and Angus on the hour, every hour, at Tay FM. Listen on FM, via our Radio Tay app, on your DAB radio, online at TAYFM.co.uk, or say ‘Play TAY FM’ on your Smart Speaker.