March 26 | Programming and Activities | Grades 9–12
Programming Highlights
The Great American Read “Villains and Monsters” Thursday at 9:00 a.m. PST on KCET and at 1:00 p.m. PST on KLCS
What is it about the bad guys that's so appealing? Join some very special guests as we try to nail down how some of our favorite literary baddies help us understand how and why we behave badly.
https://youtube.com/embed/GB-c9VqdstI
Want to see the answer? Click here. Find more At-Home Learning questions below in the Daily Schedule.
The Plastic Problem: PBS NewsHour Presents Thursday at 1:00 p.m. PST on KCET
Did you know that since we discovered plastic, we've amassed 9 billion metric tons of the stuff. Since it doesn't biodegrade for the most part, most of that junk is still here, so what are we doing about it?
Shakespeare Uncovered: "Julius Caesar" with Brian Cox
Thursday at 2:00 p.m. PST on KLCS
Should I trust you? Join actor Brian Cox (whom you may recognize from a little movie called "Troy" or an equally little show called "Succession") as he analyzes Shakespeare's work and its notion of trust, as well as what morals we should live by. Watch a preview here.
https://youtube.com/embed/TIbUtw9RFfY
Want to see the answer? Click here. Find more At-Home Learning questions below in the Daily Schedule.
Korea: The Never-Ending War
Thursday at 4:00 p.m. PST on KLCS
Besides never-ending, this is also known as "the forgotten war." Find out why and learn about what Korea was like before it split into North and South.
At-Home Learning Tips
Managing Family Anxiety Make sure your kids feel safe by maintaining a positive environment at home. Even at a young age, children can pick up on stressful situations by observing their parents’ or older siblings’ responses. Let children know not to worry because there are plenty of people who are working hard to keep the world safe. Read more tips about how to manage family anxiety during these uncertain times.
Daily Programming
Thursday on KCET
Additional Resources
Are You a Good Recycler? Test Your Knowledge
We assume that the stuff that goes in the big blue bin gets recycled, right? it's not that simple. Test your recycling chops and learn a little bit more about what curbside pickup actually entails.
"The Migrant Kitchen" Ep. 5, "Banchan: Korean Food Beyond BBQ" If you've eaten kimchi, you've had banchan. If you haven't, there's no better time than the present to make a big batch, be it the traditional way, or with a more modern twist. While you're at it, read about what banchan means to Koreans and how people they keep a tradition of hospitality alive by making and serving kimchi.
North Korea: Photos Reveal Life North of the DMZ What happens behind North Korea's borders is a mystery to many of us. In his book, “North Korea," Los Angeles-based photographer Mark Edward Harris captured the lives and culture of North Korea's citizens so we could all take a peek.
