Children’s Museum of SECT Offers Homeschoolers’ Science Programs

The Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main St., is offering a series of inquiry-based science classes for home-schooled children.

The 6-seek “Science for ’Schoolers” series begins on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 1:30 pm, and runs though Dec. 16. There is no class on Nov. 25.

Geared for 5-8 year olds, the 45-minute programs include science projects, stories, and art. Classes use inquiry-based teaching techniques that help children develop critical thinking, language, literacy, and social skills. The process includes exploration, questioning, discovery, testing, and understanding. Inquiry-based strategies are directly related to the new Connecticut Science Framework standards.

The series costs $66 for museum members and $96 for nonmembers, which includes the cost of museum admission. Call to register: (860) 691-1111, or visit www.childrensmuseumsect.org for information.