Week of April 13 | 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 and Thursday at 2:00 p.m. PST on KLCS
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.
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.
Nova: Polar Extremes
Thursday at 12:00 p.m. PST on KCET
Uncover the bizarre history of the poles from miles-high ice sheets to warm polar forests teeming with life and learn why their changes in temperature are so drastic to begin with. You’ll also learn how understanding their history can help us deal with climate change. Tune in or stream.
Joe's Violin | POV Shorts
Friday at 2:00 p.m. PST on KLCS
Watch the heartwarming true story of how a donated musical instrument forged a powerful, yet improbable friendship between a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor and a 12-year-old Bronx schoolgirl.
Related Content
Islam in China, And Islamic Chinese Food in L.A.
You’ve probably heard about the plight of the Uighur Muslims facing oppression in China because they don’t share mainland China’s views on religion, but did you know that Islam has been in China for hundreds of years? Read an interview with a scholar who studies Muslims and China and Chinese American Muslims to learn more about China’s Islamic minorities and where to find their very special cuisine in a few San Gabriel Valley restaurants.
Lights, Camera, Chinatown
Had you ever heard of a Chinese-themed Disneyland before Disneyland existed? China City was, literally, a set built at a complex moment in the relationship between Hollywood and the city's Chinese population.
Old-Style Chinese Food And Wonton Soup At China Café
In the heart of Grand Central Market is a 60-year establishment that, to this day, draws consistent crowds. That mainstay is China Cafe, known for a particularly delectable soup — one of the best versions in the city.
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.
To Understand How Religion Shapes America, Look To Its Early Days
Listen to learn how our connection to religion has shaped the country.
Laws That Shaped L.A.: Los Angeles and the First Amendment
Read to learn how, in Los Angeles, the right of free speech has loomed prominently many times in the city's history — from decades-long battles over the Hays Code in the movie industry, to huge protests over wars in Viet Nam and Iraq, to the treatment of immigrant workers.
The White Darkness
"The man felt like a speck in the frozen nothingness. Every direction he turned, he could see ice stretching to the edge of the Earth: white ice and blue ice, glacial-ice tongues and ice wedges. There were no living creatures in sight. Not a bear or even a bird. Nothing but him." Keep exploring the Arctic as you read David Grann's incredible retelling of the story of polar explorers and adventurers Ernest Shackleton and Henry Worsley and their daring trips across Antarctica.
Encore: 'The Lute Player' | Circle Round: Stories from Around the World
Listen to this charming retelling of a Russian folktale about the power of music.
A Violinist Evolving the Classical Mold
Jennifer Koh is not like every classical violinist who plays only Bach, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, and the like. Explore how the revolutionary prodigy has become an advocate for contemporary compositions, premiering more than 50 works written especially for her.
Activities
Can You Read Shang? - Interactive
See if you can match the Shang "pictures" to the English words — and then choose the corresponding modern Chinese character.
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).
Chrome Music Lab
Don't have an instrument to learn? No problem! Thanks to Google Chrome's Music Lab, you don't need one! Get creative and experiment. If you find a tune you like, be sure to save and share it.
Lesson Plans
How the Shang Invented Writing - Discussion Questions
Did you know the Shang were the first Chinese people to invent writing? They etched characters onto bones, which developed into the modern characters which Chinese people still use today.
Dred Scott Case - Discussion Questions
Dred Scott was a slave who sued for his freedom. His case ended up before the U.S. Supreme Court, and became a tipping point, leading to the Civil War.
Observing Antarctica - Interactive
View Antarctica in unsurpassed detail using a compilation of high-resolution images called the Landsat Image Mosaic of Antarctica (LIMA). Students can choose to investigate Antarctica's moving ice; get closeup views of icebergs, snow dunes, and other land and seascape features; learn how cracks in a glacier can be used to gauge its speed; see how ridges and troughs in the ice help scientists determine glacier flow patterns; and take a flying tour of the area surrounding McMurdo Station, a scientific research center operated by the United States.
Joe’s Violin: Healing Through Cross-Generational Friendships - Lesson
Explore the value of connecting across generations and the power of music to both heal and inspire.
At-Home Learning Tips
Being a Good Neighbor
Being asked to stay home from school may give rise to feelings of isolation or loneliness but there are plenty of things you can do with your children to help them feel like they are still connecting with — and contributing to — the world around them. Check out some of our ideas on how to be a good neighbor, including something as sweet as writing positive chalk messages on the sidewalk or as impactful as making cloth face masks for healthcare workers.
