April 1 | Programming and Activities | Grades 9–12
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Programming Highlights
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History | Get Action
Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. PST on KCET
An intimate portrait of one of the most important families in U.S. history, Episode 1 takes us to the early days of Teddy Roosevelt's political life.
When Whales Walked: Journeys Deep in Time Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. PST on KLCS
Take a magical safari back in time with top scientist to meet the strange ancestors of today’s animals and learn more about evolutionary science.
The Greeks: The Good Strife Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. PST on KLCS
Discover the origins of storytelling, literature, science, math, philosophy and democracy in ancient Greece.
At-Home Learning Tips
Try a Different Approach to Schedules
Every child’s learning style is different, and as you find your new “normal” at home, you may see that structured schedules are not for everyone. Instead, try making a calendar with at least one new event listed on each day. Read more tips here.
Daily Programming
Wednesday on KCET
| 9:00 a.m. | Masterpiece Les Miserables Part 1 Forgiveness and Redemption - Background Reading |
| 10:00 a.m. | Masterpiece Les Miserables Part 2 |
| 11:00 a.m. | The Roosevelts: An Intimate History “Get Action.” The Rough Riders in Cuba |
| 1:00 p.m. | Great Yellowstone Thaw Part 1 Severe Storms - Discussion Questions |
| 2:00 p.m. | Nova: The Rise of Mammals Fossils: Rocking the Earth - Discussion Questions |
Wednesday on KLCS
| 1:00 p.m. | When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time Crocodile Ancestors - Discussion Questions |
| 3:00 p.m. | The Greeks: The Good Strife Greek Guide to Greatness: Democracy - Video |
| 4:00 p.m. | Chasing the Moon Part 2 Poppy Northcutt, NASA Pioneer - Teaching Tips |
Additional Resources
What Has Happened to The American Dream?
Read Eleanor Roosevelt's call to Americans to rededicate themselves to our country's democratic ideals, in her own words.
TeddyRoosevelt'sSignatureLetLosAngelesGrow Did you know that Theodore Roosevelt signed the Congressional act into law that authorized Los Angeles to take water from the Owens Valley? Find out how it happened.
The Dinosaurs of California’s Lost World For paleontologists, California is mammal country. Where did our dinosaurs go? Not that far away, it turns out.
Dinosaurs in the Southland and from the Pleistocene to Pop Culture Southern California may have been more of a home to colossal prehistoric mammals like mammoths, American lions, saber-toothed cats, and even an ancient bear cousin — which was 11 feet tall on its hind legs — than dinosaurs, but that doesn’t mean we’ve lost our obsession with them since their existence became widely known in the late 19th century.
Escapist Entertainment and Civic Engagement Your favorite movies, music and shows would not exist if it weren't for the Greeks. Watch to see how they practically invented entertainment as we know it.
