April 28 | Programming and Activities | Grades 9–12

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At-Home Learning: PBS SoCal and KCET, in partnership with LAUSD and in collaboration with California PBS stations, are offering broadcast programming with digital resources that adhere to California’s state curriculum. Download this week’s schedule.

Tuesday on KCET

9:00 a.m.

The Great American Read: Grand Finale (108)

The Symbolism of Sunflower Seeds in Ghost – Interactive
Primary Source Set: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee - Interactive
The Legacy of To Kill a Mockingbird: Continuing Atticus’s Fight for Justice - Video
The Legacy of To Kill a Mockingbird: Continuing Atticus’s Fight for Justice - Teaching Tips

10:00 a.m.

The Greeks: The Good Strife Part 2 (102)

Greek Guide to Greatness: Democracy - Video
Greek Guide to Greatness: Athletics - Video
Myths and Archetypes – In Search of Myths and Heroes - Interactive
Athletics in Ancient Greece – Activity and Discussion Questions

greece — An archeological site in Greece. | Still from

11:00 a.m.

African Americans: Many Rivers To Cross: Into The Fire (1861-1896) Part 3 (103)

1850-1874 Era, Lesson 3: African American Settlers - Media Gallery and Support Materials
Images of African Americans - Video and Support Materials

12:00 p.m.

African Americans: Many Rivers To Cross: Making A Way Out of Now Way (1897-1940) Part 4 (104)

Was Reconstruction Successful? - Lesson Plan
Teaching and Learning About “The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross” - Teaching Tips

1:00 p.m.

Beyond A Year In Space

Astronaut Scott Kelly Returns to Earth After Year in Space (PBS Newshour) - Informational Text
Astronaut Scott Kelly Returns to Earth After Year in Space (PBS Newshour) - Video
Astronauts (Science Trek) - Media Gallery
NIH Director and NASA Astronaut Space Chat - Video

astro-3 — Astronaut Scott Kelly works in his space suit. | Still from

2:00 p.m.

Nova: The Planets: Mars (4613)

Life on Mars? - Video and Support Materials
Soaring Over Mars - Video and Support Materials
Mars Quiz | Exploring Space: The Quest for Life - Webpage
Live Cam: Building the Next Mars Rover – Video
My Son, the Martian – Article

Tuesday on KLCS

1:00 p.m.

Hawking

Discovering Hawking Radiation | Hawking - Video (3:34) and Support Materials
Black Holes and the Big Bang | Hawking - Video (2:39) and Support Materials

2:00 p.m.

The Great American Read: Who Am I? (103)

Character Study: Scout Finch - Video (4:18) and Support Materials
Jane Eyre & First-Person Narrative | The Great American Read - Video (4:30) and Support Materials
The Symbolism of Castle’s Bedroom in Ghost | The Great American Read - Lesson Plan
Exploring First-Person Narrative | The Great American Read - Lesson Plan

3:00 p.m.

Navajo Math Circles

The US Government’s Education of Native American Children - Video (1:48)
POV | Up Heartbreak Hill: Factors in a Successful College Experience - Media Gallery and Lesson Plan

indian — Under the guise of education, young Native Americans were stripped of their cultural identities. | Still from American Experience:

4:00 p.m.

Black America, Since MLK: And Still I Rise - Out of the Shadows/Move On Up Pt. 1/2 (101)

1968: A Time of Change - Interactive
Sonia Sanchez: The Meaning of Malcolm X - Media Gallery and Support Materials