Week of April 12
Monday, April 12
10:00am Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum “I am Edmund Hilary / I am Celia Cruz”
After dragging everyone to the top of a mountain, Xavier is too afraid to go down alone. Meeting with Sir Edmund Hilary will be of great help.
After meeting singer and dancer Celia Cruz, Yadina finds the courage to sing for her grandmother’s birthday in front of her entire family.
10:30am Sci Girls “Code Concert” (Click here for Supplemental Materials)
This series showcases bright, curious real girls putting science and engineering to work as they answer questions and make unexpected discoveries in the world around them. In this episode, Britanee, Estrella and Saabirlinn collaborate with singers on a concert for deaf and hearing audiences. They code software that “paints with music”, creating a visual display of a live vocal performance.
Tuesday, April 13
10:00am Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum “I am Issac Newton / I am Golda Meir”
Xavier tries mini golf for the first time, and things don't exactly go as planned. No matter how hard and fast he swings, the ball never goes in the hole... To the Secret Museum! Our trio are sent back in time to meet an expert in the laws of motion: Sir Isaac Newton. Isaac is in the middle of his own problem, trying to figure out how he can out jump boys who are clearly bigger than him. Instead of attacking the problem hard and fast, Xavier style, Isaac takes a much calmer approach with the use of a thinking tree and a thinking kite. When he finally solves his problem and wins the long jump competition, Xavier realizes how much better it is to slow down and think through problems.
When Yadina finds turtles crossing the bike path in the park, she becomes very worried about them - what if they get hit by a bike? Or a trike? She wants to help them stay safe, but what can she do? This problem seems way too big for her. To the Secret Museum! Our heroes go back in time to meet an expert problem solver: Golda Meir. They find Golda in the midst of a big problem herself: a bunch of the kids at her school don't have access to the books they need! This is another toughie. But Golda, undaunted, comes up with the idea to hold a community fundraiser to get money for the books, showing Yadina that she should tell people when there's a problem so you can solve it together.
10:30am SciGirls Stories: Latinas at Work (Click here for Supplemental Materials)
This series showcases bright, curious real girls putting science and engineering to work as they answer questions and make unexpected discoveries in the world around them. In this episode these Latinas are innovators, problem-solvers and science superstars who celebrate their heritage and culture. They're passionate about their work, hobbies, families and helping to make the world a better place. They share their strategies and pathways in jobs where Latinas are under-represented, and motivate girls to pursue all kinds of interests and career paths.
Wednesday, April 14
10:00am Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum “I am Harriet Tubman”
Xavier, Yadina and Brad learn about courage and bravery when they meet Harriet Tubman, a woman who escapes slavery and risks her life to help others do the same.
10:30am SciGirl Stories: Real Women, Real Jobs (Click here for Supplemental Materials)
Inspiring real-life stories for all ages featuring successful women in STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). These are the innovators, problem-solvers and dreamers who are passionate about their work, hobbies, families and helping to make the world a better place. They motivate girls to pursue all kinds of interests and career paths.
Thursday, April 15
10:00am Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum “I am Nikola Tesla / I am Nellie Bly”
Xavier is upset thinking he won’t be able to bring the museum to his friend in Japan, but Nikola Tesla encourages him not to give up.
Nellie Bly helps Yadina overcome her fear of the monkey bars.
10:30am SciGirls “Aquabots” (Click here for Supplemental Materials)
This series showcases bright, curious real girls putting science and engineering to work as they answer questions and make unexpected discoveries in the world around them. In this episode Akina and friends dive into underwater robotics at the U.S. Naval Academy, building a "Sea Perch" ROV to investigate artificial oyster reefs in the Chesapeake Bay.
Friday, April 16
10:00am Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum “I am Issac Newton / I am Golda Meir” (Click here for Supplemental Materials)
Xavier tries mini golf for the first time, and things don't exactly go as planned. No matter how hard and fast he swings, the ball never goes in the hole... To the Secret Museum! Our trio are sent back in time to meet an expert in the laws of motion: Sir Isaac Newton. Isaac is in the middle of his own problem, trying to figure out how he can out jump boys who are clearly bigger than him. Instead of attacking the problem hard and fast, Xavier style, Isaac takes a much calmer approach with the use of a thinking tree and a thinking kite. When he finally solves his problem and wins the long jump competition, Xavier realizes how much better it is to slow down and think through problems.
When Yadina finds turtles crossing the bike path in the park, she becomes very worried about them - what if they get hit by a bike? Or a trike? She wants to help them stay safe, but what can she do? This problem seems way too big for her. To the Secret Museum! Our heroes go back in time to meet an expert problem solver: Golda Meir. They find Golda in the midst of a big problem herself: a bunch of the kids at her school don't have access to the books they need! This is another toughie. But Golda, undaunted, comes up with the idea to hold a community fundraiser to get money for the books, showing Yadina that she should tell people when there's a problem so you can solve it together.
10:30am Sci Girls “Mother Nature’s Shoes” (Click here for Supplemental Materials)
This series showcases bright, curious real girls putting science and engineering to work as they answer questions and make unexpected discoveries in the world around them. In this episode, Nature's designs, from polar bear paws to penguin flippers, inspire Elin and her best friends to design a safer shoe for walking on Minnesota's icy winter streets.