May 29 | 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.

Friday on KLCS

8:00 a.m.

Nova: Last B-24 (Science)

DNA Workshop - Interactive
How DNA Evidence Works - Document and Support Materials
Journey into DNA - Interactive
Forensics Identification - Video and Support Materials
Jennifer Hannaford / Forensic Science - Video

A diver explores the ruins of an airplane crash site — A diver explores the ruins of the B-24 crash site. | Still from "NOVA | Last B-24"

9:00 a.m.

History Detectives: Stories from the American West (Social Studies)

Native Americans in the West: 1838-1900 - Media Gallery, Discussion Questions and Activity
White Farmers in the American West: 1800s - Media Gallery and Support Materials
The Transcontinental Railroad - Media Gallery and Support Materials
The Gold Rush - Media Gallery and Support Materials

10:00 a.m.

Supernature: Wild Flyers, Crowded Skies (Science)

Nature: King Bird of Paradise - Video
Where Do Birds Go in Winter? / It’s Okay to Be Smart - Video
The Life of Birds: Champion Birds - Webpage
Nature: Interview with Earthflight Filmmaker John Downer - Article

11:00 a.m.

Life From Above: Moving Planet Pt. 1/4 (Science)

Solar Eclipses - Video and Support Materials
Total Solar Eclipse Animation - Video and Support Materials
Hippo’s Home Turf / Wild Kratts - Video and Support Materials
Interconnections in the Okavango River Delta / Okavango: River of Dreams - Video and Support Materials
Satellites Orbiting Earth - Video and Support Materials
Earth System: Satellites - Video and Support Materials
The Suez Canal - Article
Future Scientists Showcase Their Discoveries at White House Science Fair - Article

A group of elephants walk together. — A group of elephants walk together. | Still from "Life from Above"

12:00 p.m.

Nova: Last B-24 (Science)

Finding World War Two: The Tuskegee Airmen - Video
Tuskegee Airmen Experiences in World War II - Video and Support Materials
Lt. Col. Herbert Carter - Video and Support Materials
WWII and the Tuskegee Airmen - Media Gallery