March 30 | Programming and Activities | Grades 9–12
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Programming Highlights
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise Part 1 Monday at 11:00 a.m. PST on KCET
What has changed since the Civil Rights Act of 1964? Join Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he takes us through the major civil rights victories we’ve witnessed in the last 50 years of African American history, as well as what work is left to be done.
Hawking Monday at 1:00 p.m. PST on KCET
Trace Stephen Hawking’s amazing scientific discoveries and see how he became the a real-life science superhero.
Worlds of Ursula K. Leguin | American Masters
Monday at 2:00 p.m. PST on KLCS
Do you love science fiction and fantasy novels (Harry Potter and Game of Thrones fans, raise your hands)? You can thank Ursula K. Leguin for basically inventing the genre. Stay tuned to meet the prolific woman who, despite facing a hefty share of sexism, forever transformed American literature by bringing science fiction into the literary mainstream.
Daily Programming
Monday on KCET
| 10:00 a.m. | A Very British Romance with Lucy Worsley, Part 2 Women in Victorian England - Document |
| 11:00 a.m. | Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise, Part 1 Out of the Shadows - Handouts |
| 1:00 p.m. | Hawking Discovering Hawking Radiation - Discussion Questions |
| 2:00 p.m. | Nova: Bigger Than T-Rex Anatomical Advantages of the Spinosaurus - Activity |
Monday on KLCS
| 2:00 p.m. | Ursula K Le Guin: American Masters Exploring Ethics in Literature - Activity |
| 3:00 p.m. | Little Women: Part 1 Primary Source Set: Little Women By Louisa May Alcott - Images |
| 4:00 p.m. | The Roosevelts: An Intimate History “Get Action” The Rough Riders in Cuba |
At-Home Learning Tips
Start a Journal
There’s no denying that we are living through a significant moment in history. Set aside time for your kids to write down their experiences. Explain that personal journals are often used by historians to make sense of what happened in the past, and they can help future historians understand the pandemic. What is their day-to-day life like? How do they feel? This activity not only creates an interesting account for your kids to look back on when they grow up, but journaling is a screen-free activity that helps your children reflect on what’s going on in the world and has been shown to bebeneficial to our mental health. Read more tips on how to help your kids deal with our current situation.
Additional Resources
The Long Road to Martin Luther King Jr. Day To many of us, Martin Luther King Jr. Day might just mean a day of rest we take for granted, but just a few decades ago, people had to fight for it. Take a look back at the complicated and controversial history of the holiday and why it's truly a day for giving back.
Stephen Hawking Was a Living Metaphor for the Scientific Endeavor Imagine if, at 21-years-old, you were told that you only had three years to live. What would you do? Stephen Hawking’s advice would be to not waste a single minute. “All my life I have lived with the threat of an early death, so I hate wasting time,” he once said. Read more about the man who, despite becoming “more machine now than man” like Darth Vader, lived an impossibly full life, filled with discovery, love and loads of pop culture cameos in cultural gems such as “The Simpsons,” “Futurama” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”
What Makes L.A. the "Capital of Science Fiction"? Is L.A. a progenitor of science fiction? Considering many people see it as sort of the place where the future happens, it certainly feels that way sometimes. Join historians as they discuss the city’s long relationship with the genre and get a glimpse of some cool sci-fi movie stills while you’re at it. Bonus points if you get watch the original “Blade Runner” from 1982 later — with parental supervision, of course.
