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CryptoClub uses mathematics from the middle school curriculum as students explore cryptography through games and informal activities that involve secret messages.

The resources can be used by teachers in elective classes or afterschool activities. The resources include an interactive website.

CryptoClub Project

The National Museum of Mathematics offers virtual field trips for K-12 classes. Topics include geometry, probability, and cryptography.

Virtual Field Trips at the National Museum of Mathematics

The National Museum of Mathematics offers sessions specifically aimed at senior citizens. Program directors in senior citizen centers may be interested in this.

Online Math Sessions for Seniors at the National Museum of Mathematics

The National Museum of Mathematics offers online sessions, some recurring regularly, for people of all ages, including some designed for senior citizens.

National Museum of Mathematics Online Sessions

The ECHO Leahy Center for lake Champlain in Burlington Vermont offers a page that links to a wide assortment of activities and videos, including citizen science opportunities.

ECHO-st-Home Learning

MOS at Home comes from the Boston Museum of Science. They offer videos, podcasts, and activities as well as virtual exhibits.

Boston MOS at Home

Science at Home from the Connecticut Science Center features virtual programs and videos as well as science activities for all ages.

Connecticut Science Center Science at Home.

Brookhaven National Laboratory provides a webpage of general activities as well as "Discover Brookhaven" challenges that award a certificate upon completion.

Brookhaven Labs Science at Home

The Boston Children's Museum has  a list of ideas for families called 100 Ways to Play and activities designed for afterschool settings that can be adapted to the home: Beyond the Chalkboard.