April 13 | Programming and Activities | Grades 9–12
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Programming Highlights
The Story of China | Silk Roads and China Ships
Monday at 11:00 a.m. PST on KCET
Join historian Michael Wood on a trip to visit old cities along the Yellow River, shop at Silk Road bazaars in Central Asia and sail the Grand Canal to see how Chinese culture became international under the Tang Dynasty.
The Himalaya: Kingdoms of the Sky Monday at 1:00 p.m. PST on KCET
Travel to the highest mountain range on earth to meet the remarkable creatures that make their homes here. Tune in or stream.
A More or Less Perfect Union, A Personal Exploration by Judge Douglas Ginsburg, A Constitution for All
Monday at 2:00 p.m. PST on KLCS
Delve into the Bill of Rights, which protects free speech, religious freedom, and the rights of persons accused of a crime, and discover the Supreme Court decisions that set back racial justice for nearly a century after the Civil War. Tune in or stream.
John Lewis- Get in the Way Monday at 3:00 p.m. PST on KLCS
Follow the journey of civil rights hero, congressman, and human rights champion John Lewis who, at the Selma March, came face-to-face with club-wielding troopers and exemplified non-violence. Now, 76, he is considered the conscience of Congress.
At-Home Learning Tips
Take On the Joyful Challenge of Parenting Today The national closure of schools and the loss of the eight-plus hours of childcare and education that schools provided for five days a week has effectively turned parenting into a round-the-clock task, in addition to parents’ jobs, daily routines and household chores. Rather than imposing, try letting your child lead their routine and being flexible as their interests wax and wane. Read about how other parents are managing their new realities here.
Daily Programming
Monday on KCET
| 9:00 a.m. | Family Pictures: Detroit (US History) |
| 10:00 a.m. | Africa’s Great Civilizations: Empires of Gold (World History) |
| 11:00 a.m. | The Story of China with Michael Wood: “Ancestors” and “Silk Roads and China Ships” (World History) Confucius - Discussion Question How the Shang Invented Writing - Discussion Questions Silk Roads and Trade - Discussion Questions |
| 1:00 p.m. | The Himalaya: Kingdoms of the Sky |
| 2:00 p.m. | Nova: Emperor’s Ghost Army (Science/Archeology) |
Monday on KLCS
| 1:00 p.m. | The Woman in White: Part 1 (British Lit) |
| 2:00 p.m. | A More or Less Perfect Union, A Personal Exploration by Judge Douglas Ginsburg: A Constitution For All (Government) |
| 3:00 p.m. | John Lewis: Get in the Way (US History) |
| 4:00 p.m. | The Roosevelts: An Intimate History “The Fire of Life” (US History) “Bull Moose Party” and the 1912 Election - Discussion Questions |
Additional Resources
Mister Jiu's Chinatown
Watch to learn how in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Brandon Jew walks the line between his Chinese heritage and his American upbringing with his restaurant, Mister Jiu’s. With the rapid gentrification of the neighborhood, the face of the country’s oldest Chinatown is changing while a younger generation holds on to the traditions and flavors of the past.
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Classic Chinese at Home
Watch to learn how to make the ultimate pork dumplings and perfect Beijing-Style Meat Sauce and Noodles (Zha Jiang Mian).
Himalayas Facts
Learn more about the geography, ecology and wildlife of the magnificent mountain range.
Snow Leopards 101 | Nat Geo Wild
Meet the elusive and majestic "mountain ghosts" of the Himalaya.
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Freedom of Speech: Crash Course Government #25
Learn how the first Amendment protects you from the government and what speech is not protected in this fun video.
John Lewis: Civil Rights Movement - Video
Raised on a cotton field in rural Alabama, Rep. John Lewis served on the frontline of the Civil Rights Movement to end systematic racial segregation. From speaking at the March on Washington to enduring severe beatings as he participated in the Freedom Rides, watch to see how John Lewis now continues the fight for equality as a U.S. Congressman.