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May 4 | Programming and Activities | Grades 4–8

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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.

Monday on KLCS

8:00 a.m.

Nova: Building Great Cathedrals 

Physics of Stone Arches - Background Reading
Building Big / Civil Engineer Interview: Susan Knack - Article

Vaulted ceiling inside a cathedral
Vaulted ceiling inside a cathedral. | Still from "NOVA | Building the Great Cathedrals"

9:00 a.m.

History Detectives: Lauste Film Clip, Baker’s Gold, Transatlantic

The Gold Rush - Video and Support Materials
Baker’s Gold - Lesson Plan

10:00 a.m.

Ancient Skies: Gods and Monsters

The Beginnings of the Telescope - Essay and Support Materials
Introduction to Astronomy / Crash Course Astronomy - Video

11:00 a.m.

Secrets of the Dead: Building Notre Dame

Why Notre Dame’s Gargoyles Are More Than Art - Video
Notre Dame Fire and the Cathedral’s Significance / PBS NewsHour - Video and Support Materials
Triangles and Arches in Architecture - Interactive

Stone gargoyle
Notre Dame's gargoyles look cool, but did you know they're essential to keep the building safe? Watch to find out why. | Still from "Why Notre Dame's Gargoyles Are More Than Art"

12:00 p.m.

NOVA: Building Great Cathedrals

Reims Cathedral - Video
The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers / Emily Whiting - Video
Building Big: Building Challenge - Activity
NOVA: Sacred Architecture - Article

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