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April 29 | 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.

Wednesday on KCET

9:00 a.m.

The Woman In White Part 1 (101)

Mapping the Asylum – Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark – Videos and Support Materials

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Buffalo State Hospital was central in making mental illness treatment more humane. | Mapping the Asylum | Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark, PBS LearningMedia

10:00 a.m.

The Greeks: Chasing Greatness Part 3 (103)

History of Theater – Video and Support Materials

Greek Guide to Greatness: Entertainment - Video

Greek Theater: Oedipus Rex – Video and Support Materials

Greek Guide to Greatness: Philosophy - Video

11:00 a.m.

The Roosevelts: An Intimate History: The Rising Road (1933-1939) Part 5 (105)

Eleanor Roosevelt - Video

Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare - Video

Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War, The Sharps’ Dilemmas - Activity and Support Materials

Kristallnacht - Video

12:00 p.m.

The Roosevelts: An Intimate History: The Rising Road (1933-1939) Part 5 (Cont.)

FDR: Teacher’s Resources - Teaching Tips

Surviving the Dust Bowl, Biography: Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Background Article

Eleanor Roosevelt: Biography - Background Article

FDR’s First Lady - Video

FDR on the Enemy: Fear Itself - Video

The Great Depression - Media Gallery

The Great Depression and FDR’s First Fireside Chat - Activity

The Great Depression and FDR’s First Fireside Chat - Discussion Questions

1:00 p.m.

Nova: First Man on the Moon (4122)

Ed Dwight, First Black Astronaut Trainee - Video and Support Materials

Katherine Johnson - Video, Discussion Questions and Extension Activity

The Road to Apollo: An Interactive Journey - Interactive

2:00 p.m.

Nova: The Planets: Jupiter (4614)

Jupiter’s Moon: Crash Course Astronomy - Video

Jupiter: Crash Course Astronomy - Video

Finding Life Beyond Earth: Io and Volcanism - Video and Support Materials

Jupiter: Earth’s Shield

Wednesday on KLCS

1:00 p.m.

Genius by Stephen Hawking: Can We Time Travel? Pt. 1/6 (101)

Speed of Light: Time Traveler - Interactive

Timeline: A Brief History of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity | Light Falls - Interactive

2:00 p.m.

The Great American Read: Heroes (104)

Invisible Man: The Hero’s Journey - Video and Supported Materials

Invisible Man | Crash Course - Video

The Message of Charlotte’s Web | The Great American Read - Video and Support Materials

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Racial injustice is at the heart of "Invisible Man" | Still from "Invisible Man | Crash Course Literature" PBS LearningMedia

3:00 p.m.

Native America: From Caves to Cosmos Pt. 1/4 (101)

The Hopi Origin Story | Native America - Video and Support Materials

A Gift of Corn to the Choctaw | Native America - Video and Support Materials

The Teotihuacan Fire Ceremony | Native America - Video and Support Materials

4:00 p.m.

Native America: Nature to Nations Pt. 2/4 (102)

Agriculture as the Foundation of Early Native Governmental Structures | Native America: Nature to Nations - Media Gallery and Support Materials

The Relationship between Humans and Nature | Native America: Nature to Nations - Video and Support Materials

Cedar Trees and Totem Poles of Pacific Northwest Native Americans | Native America: Nature to Nations - Video and Support Materials

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Corn is a staple of the Native American diet. | Still from "Agriculture as the Foundation of Early Native Governmental Structures | Native America: Nature to Nations" PBS LearningMedia

5:00 p.m.

Surviving the Dust Bowl: An American Experience (1008)

Timeline: The Dust Bowl

The Great Depression - Media Gallery and Support Materials

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Join Our Virtual Story Time of 'The Animals Would Not Sleep!'

Practice early math skills, like sorting, with this fun, interactive virtual readaloud and workshop!

Hora de Cuentos Virtual de ¡Los animales no se dormían!

¡Practiquen habilidades de matemáticas tempranas, como agrupar y clasificar, en esta hora de cuentos y taller virtual interactivo!
From left: A woman, toddler boy, young girl and a man engage with a tabletop building block activity at an outdoor education event.

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