Week of April 5
Monday, April 5
10:00am Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum “I am James Naismith / I am Temple Grandin”
Not having enough sticks to play hockey, the Secret Museum brings the kids to James Naismith, who, in a similar situation, had an alternative idea.
Ben, Yadina’s new classmate, suffers from autism. Traveling through time, the children meet Temple Grandin, and learn a great lesson.
10:30am Sci Girls “Asomerosos Arboles / Terrific Trees” (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 the majestic big trees of Puerto Rico catch the attention of the SciGirls in San Juan. Isabel, Gabriella and Karla explore the benefits that big trees bring to their ecosystems, comparing trees in the rain forest and the city.
Tuesday, April 6
10:00am Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum “I am Albert Einstein / I am Carol Burnett”
Xavier wants to find out what the new exhibition in the museum is dedicated to. The new time travel brings the kids to meet Albert Einstein.
Afraid of being laughed at, Yadina decides not to attend a comedy show. The secret museum sends her and her friends to meet Carol Burnett.
10:30am SciGirls “High Tech Tide” (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 Florida SciGirls Laila, Claire and Byrne make a splash, uniting with marine biologists to digitally track spotted eagle rays in the Gulf of Mexico. They share their data in a livestream presentation and explore the incredible Mote Marine Laboratory!
Wednesday, April 7
10:00am Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum “I am Abraham Lincoln / I am Jane Jacobs”
Yadina does not have the courage to tell a friend of hers that she has lost her toy. After meeting Abraham Lincoln they will understand the value of honesty.
The children would like to build a bed of sheets, but respecting everyone’s needs is not easy. Jane Jacobs comes to their aid.
10:30am SciGirls “Game Changers” (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 it’s game on for Jolie and her pals! Teaming up with professional game designers, the SciGirls create a hands-on board game adventure and code an app, then share the fun at a professional game makers showcase.
Thursday, April 8
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 SciGirls “Super Sensors” (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 the SciGirls in Los Angeles reach for the stars! Inspired by high tech NASA sensor technology, Rihighna and her friends design and code wildlife cameras to capture images of the animals in their neighborhood.
Friday, April 9
10:00am Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum “I Maya Angelou / I am Frederick Douglass”
An argument between Xavier and Yadina ends badly, but Maya Angelou helps the siblings find a way to forgive each other.
Frederick Douglass helps Xavier when he becomes frustrated with his schoolwork.
10:30am SciGirls “Cartoon Coders” (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, fueled by their passion for technology and social justice, Kanah, Margaret and Eh Lay create a computer animation that urges kids to take action in the own communities.
