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At-Home Learning on MPT Schedule - May 4-May 8
Tune in from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for educational content tailored to grades PreK-12. MPT’s At-Home Learning schedule is easy to access - on-air, online, or via streaming on your smart device. Programs cover topics like literacy, social studies, math, and science. Check out the related viewing guides and digital activity resources to provide learning continuity for students at home.
Monday, May 4 | Tuesday, May 5 | Wednesday, May 6 | Thursday, May 7 | Friday, May 8
Monday, May 4
EARLY LEARNERS
7:00am
You Are Special— The children are putting on a show at school today, each doing something that makes them special. O the Owl wants to be just like the others and, with a little encouragement, he learns that owls are special too.
Daniel Is Special— Daniel and Dad take a fall walk through the neighborhood, admiring the colors of the leaves. On their way, they meet Miss Elaina and O the Owl who each do special things that make Daniel wonder if he is as special as they are. Dad reminds Daniel of the things that make him special, like his whimsical imagination!
7:30am
Nature Cat's Nature Stories— Nature Cat tells his made-up silly story of where the wind comes from. According to Nature Cat, wind comes from the elephants in the west who use their huge trunks to blow cool air across the land! Squeeks and Hal get into the silly storytelling spirit with their tale of how the firefly got its light - it's because the sun gave them light on their tails so they can have parties at night. Now it's Daisy's turn to tell a silly story, but she is having a little trouble coming up with an idea!
Pattern Problema— Hal was doing a little dog house redecorating to surprise his mommy when she comes over later in the day, but there is something wrong with Hal's wall decorations. It looks like a few wallpaper patterns were here and there, and not very pleasing to the eye. Hal needs to finish before his mommy gets there, but he doesn't know what to do to make his doghouse look beautiful! Nature Cat gets an idea -- how about getting out into nature to get inspired by nature's beauty?
8:00am
Flight of the Draco
— While on a mission to discover the secret of the Draco lizard's gliding abilities, Martin and Chris uncover an evil plot by fashion designer, Donita Donata. She has been capturing these amazing creatures with a plan to make them part of her new Fall collection. It's the Wild Kratts team to the rescue! Science Concept: Gliding,
8:30am
Turn on the Northern Lights— When Trini confesses that she's never seen the Northern Lights, Molly makes it her mission to show them to her. But after several sleepless nights, they still haven't seen the Aurora Borealis. Can a little help from lots of different sources help them see the lights?
Fiddlesticks — After an awesome jig dance at the Tribal Hall, Molly can't wait for her fiddle lessons with Oscar to start, but she soon discovers she has a knack for playing the drum. A knack that turns into a passion. Can Molly figure out a way to break the news that she won't be taking fiddle lessons from her friend?
9:00am
I Am Mary Leakey— Mary Leakey helps Xavier develop a strategy for a difficult scavenger hunt -- slow down and look around.
I Am Alexander Hamilton— It's time for Yadina to start first grade, but she's really nervous. Alexander Hamilton helps her realize that new adventures can be exciting.
9:30am
Wacky Washi— In Tokyo, when Andy wants to make posters for Señor Fabuloso, he and the others embark on a journey through the colorful world of Japanese papermaking and kites.
When The Bowl Breaks — In Tokyo, when Leo accidentally breaks his dad's special bowl, he learns about "Kintsugi," a way of repairing broken pottery to make it even more special.
MIDDLE GRADES
10:00am
Super Sleuths
— At a forensics summer camp, super sleuths Emi and friends team up with real forensic scientists to solve the mysterious theft of the priceless "Queen of the Forest" ceremonial mask.
10:30am
A Garden Grows In Botlyn
— Digit's friend Ren is excited to plan a very special Valentine's Day party at his favorite spot--the beautiful Botlyn Botanic Garden. It's the only garden in all of bustling Botlyn, and he can't imagine having his celebration any place else. But when Ren and the CyberSquad discover the garden isn't available, it's time to improvise. They get their hands dirty and use their math skills to plot out and plant a beautiful garden in an unlikely space. Will everything come up roses?
11:00am
Fitness Trackers for Dairy Cows, Cultivating A Flawless Lawn, A Farmer's First Tractor
— Learn why some dairy cows wear pedometers. Discover how a sod farm cultivates a flawless yard. Meet a farmer who is buying his first tractor.
11:30am
Trap A Raptor; Walking Over Winter; Cub Scouts
— To Trap a Raptor: A rare irruption of the Snowy Owl brings this arctic bird of prey to Assateague Island, with DNR Biologist Dave Brinker hot on its trail. Walking Over Winter: Although deep snow has hidden your favorite trails, don't cancel the hike - strap on some snow shoes! Cub Scouts: Biologists survey black bear cubs newly born in Maryland.
12:00pm
Insulation Station
— Cold weather, hot science! SCIGIRLS Greta and her sixth- grade pals use passive solar heat and bubble-wrap insulation to warm up an ice shanty on a frozen Minnesota lake.
12:30pm
OSIRIS-REx: Countdown to Launch provides an in-depth look at the science and scientists behind the asteroid sample return mission, OSIRIS-REx. It reveals the personal and scientific challenges overcome by the scientists responsible for the Asteroid Sample Return Mission.
1:00pm
Traveling by bike, on foot and in a canoe, photographer Mike Forsberg and filmmaker Peter Stegen follow a mythical drop of water 1,300 miles through three states. Using iPhones, Go-Pros and underwater cameras they share how it feels to get close to the flow of the water — to taste it, touch it, and struggle to understand it.
HIGH SCHOOL
2:00pm
The aftermath of the Civil War was bewildering, exhilarating . . . and terrifying. African Americans had played a crucial role in saving the Union and now, as the country grappled with the terms and implications of Reconstruction, they struggled to breathe life into their hard-won freedom. The result was a second American Revolution.
4:00pm
Chasing Greatness
— Watch as ancient Greece's legacy is invoked in Athens and at the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. Take a look back at its rise and fall, which might not only help us understand the challenges we face now, but also point toward a better future.
Tuesday, May 5 ▲
EARLY LEARNERS
7:00am
Clean Up Time— Daniel and O the Owl are playing "farm" at Daniel's house. They are having a lot of fun, but are making quite a mess! After losing his watch in a messy room, Daniel realizes that cleaning up and putting his toys away will help him find it.
Neighborhood Clean Up— A wind storm has made a mess of the Neighborhood playground and no one can play. When King Friday proclaims that it is Clean Up Day, everyone helps restore the playground by throwing out and recycling the trash. The children learn that by working together, the playground can be ready for play again in no time!
7:30am
Plants Got The Moves— Daisy has being getting ready for months for the Animal Science Fair, which is later on in the woods. Man-oh- man is Daisy ready with her terrific exhibit, which shows how bean seeds grow. But before going to the fair, a gust of wind blows, knocking over her science fair project and ruining it. Daisy needs help to try and find another science project to exhibit at the Animal Science Fair and gets inspiration from an unlikely source: plants that move!
Magnet Mania— You ever hear of Ole' Lucky the Lodestone? Well, it's only the biggest magnetic rock the word's ever seen that can attract things with iron in it, and the final destination for the gang's celebration of Magnet Mania! But there is one problem, how do they go North to get to Ole' Lucky when they have no compass?
8:00am
Archerfish School
— When the Kratt Brothers meet a school of Archerfish, they are taught the secret of "water droplet" archery from an Archerfish named Arrow. Soon, they are using this newly learned skill to infiltrate Donita Donata's yacht and rescue the baby animals she has ben capturing for her newest high-end fashion line. Science Concept: Physics of Motion.
8:30am
Seal Dance— When an approaching storm forces Molly, Grandpa Nat, and Mom to make an impromptu landing on the Aleutian island of Atka, Molly makes a new friend who teachers her about Unangax dances and together they learn how to perform a traditional Seal Dance.
Snowboarding Qyah Style— Inspired by Randall's snowboarding video antics, Molly decides to make her own video to show off "Qyah Style" snowboarding. First step: learning how to snowboard! She recruits Tooey to help her, but soon realizes snowboarding is harder than it looks, much less adding signature Qyah Style into the mix.
9:00am
I Am Theodore Roosevelt— Theodore Roosevelt helps Brad overcome his dislike of creepy crawly things, showing him that nature needs space to live and grow.
I Am Eleanor Roosevelt — Eleanor Roosevelt teaches Xavier that any job can be amazing as long as you help others.
9:30am
Boomin' Boomerang— In Sydney, when Carmen temporarily loses her confidence, her participation in an Australian boomerang competition helps it come whizzing back.
House Music— In Sydney, when Andy wants to hear a performance of his new favorite song, he finds that their opera house is a true architectural wonder, designed for listening to music.
MIDDLE GRADES
10:00am
Frog Whisperers
— When St. Louis SciGirls find the amphibian population in decline, they hop to it! Alanna, Madison, Amanda and Clara hit urban and rural sites to compare frog and toad calls and report on their amphibian neighbors.
10:30am
Missing Bats In Sensible Flats
— Digit's cousin, Brigit, is in a prickly bind. Although her garden is overflowing with flowering cactus plants, they're not bearing any apple cactus fruit. And no cactus apple fruit means no cactus apple juice! Brigit thinks she knows what's going on, thanks to a chart she's kept of how many bats--or in this case, how few--have come to pollinate the cactus flowers so far. Could it have something to do with Hacker's new secret hideout? With a map to guide the way, Digit, Matt, Jackie, and Inez set out into the desert to find out.
11:00am
As one of the important centers for the U.S. seafood industry, the Chesapeake Bay has for centuries supported watermen, businesses, and communities all along its shores. But catches of seafood are down, mostly due to poor water quality, and now some bayside towns face an uncertain future. Chesapeake Villages tells the stories of three such villages and their residents: Deal Island, Crisfield, and Hoopers Island.
11:30am
Baltimore's harbor is a national landmark and a source of pride for the people of the city. However, water pollution is a serious issue in Baltimore, affecting human health and the city's economy. Every year, millions of gallons of sewage seep of out of the city's aging underground sewage infrastructure and into Baltimore's waterways. The resulting bacterial presence in streams, rivers and the harbor can be a threat to anyone who comes into contact with the water. Healing Baltimore's Harbor: A Pipe Dream? explores the challenges facing the city as it works to meet the requirements of a federal consent decree calling for it to fix and rebuild its infrastructure. And it tells the stories of citizens committed to protect the city they love - and the water they need.
12:00pm
Algae Explosion— Charles J. Kropke speaks with scientists, environmentalists, and legislators on all sides of the issue of the 2016 toxic algae outbreak in the Everglades, an unprecedented local disaster with international implications.
12:30pm
War On Invasive Species — Go behind the scenes of the fight against devastation caused by non-native plants and animals, including the relentless Old World Climbing Fern and efforts by retrained military veterans who capture Burmese Pythons.
1:00pm
Bears
— From the mighty grizzly, to the bamboo-eating panda, and the bizarre-looking sloth bear, this special animal family must use all of their skills, brawn, and brains to get what they need, whether it's raiding beehives for honey, standing up to their rivals, or raising cubs. Follow the adventures of bears across the globe as they draw on their unique adaptations to survive in an ever-changing world.
HIGH SCHOOL
2:00pm
Move On Up...or Not
— Henry Louis Gates, Jr. embarks on a deeply personal journey through the last fifty years of African American history. Joined by leading scholars, celebrities, and a dynamic cast of people who shaped these years, Gates travels from the victories of the civil rights movement up to today, asking profound questions about the state of black America—and our nation as a whole.
4:00pm
Origins/The Cross and the Crescent
— Journey with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to Kenya, Egypt and beyond as he discovers the origins of man, the formation of early human societies and the creation of significant cultural and scientific achievements on the African continent.
Wednesday, May 6 ▲
EARLY LEARNERS
7:00amThe Dragon Dance— In school, the children are all helping Teacher Harriet with a big art project: creating a dancing dragon! Everyone is eager to finish so the dragon can dance, but they learn that they need to work together so the big project can be finished.
Teacher Harriet's Birthday— It's Teacher Harriet's birthday! Mom Tiger helps the children surprise her by decorating the classroom with streamers and making a birthday present while she is gone. The children learn that cooperation is necessary to pull off the surprise.
7:30am
Soil Turmoil— Look out world, Steve the Vole is not a happy camper! And he has every right to be upset because his burrow is gone. It was the perfect place to live. The dirt was soft enough to dig through and firm enough to hold his tunnels, but now it's just a giant hole in the ground! Who would take all that dirt, and why? Nature Cat, dirt retriever extraordinaire, is on the case. Onward and dirtward!
Wisteria Hysteria— Daisy was on her way to bring jumbo carrot muffins (made with true love) to Granny Bunny, but when she came to the tunnel of wisteria vines she usually goes through to get to Granny's house, someone started throwing things at her so she got scared and turned around. Who would do that? Hal hears that Big Bad Wolf was in that area, and since he is so big and bad, he's probably the one throwing things. The gang investigates only to find that the culprit is...an exploding wisteria seedpod?
8:00am
Cheetah Adopted
— Martin and Chris are creature adventuring on the African savannah when they encounter a warthog mom and her piglets. But they notice something odd. One of the piglets is the cheetah cub Spotswat! It's up to the Kratt Brothers to find out why this cub has been adopted into the warthog family and to reunite him with his mother, Blur. Science Concept: Interspecies relationships.
8:30am
Ice Sculpture— When Auntie Midge informs Molly that her Mom was once an accomplished ice sculptor, Molly decides to organize an ice- sculpting competition in Qyah. But when rising temperatures threaten to melt the ice, Molly must come up with a clever solution to save the contest.
Tale of the Totem — Molly's excitement about attending her first totem pole raising in Sitka quickly turns to panic when she and Randall accidentally lose an important piece of the totem pole-one of the abalone shell eyes on a raven. Can they find a replacement before the ceremony that afternoon?
9:00am
I Am Jackie Robinson— Jackie Robinson helps Yadina when a child on the playground makes up rules that are unfair.
I Am Anna Pavlova— Anna Pavlova encourages Xavier not to give up being a magician just because he made a few mistakes.
9:30am
Andy's Big Show— On a quest to make really big art, Andy helps to design a Rio Carnival float.
Leo Moves It— Leo wakes up to a sudden, unwanted, uncontrollable urge to dance the Samba in Rio.
MIDDLE GRADES
10:00am
Flower Power
— SciGirls spring into action! Minnesota sixth-grader Jordan gathers her girls to track changes in flowers and plants as spring emerges, and celebrates by creating a sculpture and a time-lapse video of the season's arrival.
10:30am
Water Woes
— It's not easy being the most notorious villain in all of Cyberspace, and Hacker is really stressed out. Buzz and Delete surprise their mess- of-a-stress boss with a blissful day at Mount Bear Fresh Water Spa, full of relaxing treatments sourced from the beautiful Mount Bear River! But, when the water supply suddenly stops flowing, Hacker and the other patrons are left out to dry. Using a map and spatial reasoning skills, Digit and the kids turn upstream for clues about why the spa's water has been reduced to a mere trickle. Can the CyberSquad save the day? Or will it all just go down the drain?
11:00am
Salt Water Crop Intrusion; Precipitation Patterns and Healthy Soil; Carbon Dioxide Helping Weeds
— Learn how farmers battle with saltwater intrusion on crop fields. Discover how healthy soil can help manage changing precipitation patterns. Meet a scientist researching how rising carbon dioxide boosts weed growth.
11:30am
Degrees of Action; A Tern in the Tide; The Invasive Chase
— Degrees of Action: The Adventuresports Institute at Garrett College trains guides for whitewater, rock climbing, and everything in-between. A Tern in the Tide: Once in danger of vanishing into the bay, the restored Poplar Island is now a haven for nesting sea birds. The Invasive Chase: The intrusive Snakehead fish... it is tracked by officials, hunted by anglers, and grilled by gourmet chefs.
12:00pm
The Battle Over Big Water— Enormous challenges face the liquid heart of the Everglades's, Lake Okeechobee. New restoration efforts to reverse the damage done from harnessing nature in the name of progress may save the wetlands yet.
12:30pm
Dangerous Seas— Sea level rise has been a world-wide threat, with South Florida at the epicenter. The effects on the delicate Everglades ecosystems include an impact on drinking water supplies and the physical coastline itself.
1:00pm
Watch this compelling documentary that details the complexities and challenges of the 10-year, four-million-mile journey of the European Space Agency's spacecraft Rosetta as it chased down and landed on a comet in a history-making feat.
HIGH SCHOOL
2:00pm
War and Peace
— Trace the World War II years and those that follow, as Latino Americans serve their new country by the hundreds of thousands - yet still face discrimination and a fight for civil rights in the United States.
3:00pm
The Veneer of Civilization
— With the country at odds over the war, draft-age Americans face wrenching choices. After chaos roils the Democratic Convention, Nixon narrowly wins the presidency. In Vietnam, soldiers on all sides witness terrible savagery and unflinching courage.
Thursday, May 7 ▲
EARLY LEARNERS
7:00amSuper Daniel!— Daniel and Grandpere are at home pretending to be superheroes when Daniel notices that Dad has forgotten to take his lunch to work with him. He and Grandpere take Dad's lunchbox to the Clock Factory and Daniel uses his imagination to have several super adventures along the way.
Play Pretend — Teacher Harriet shows the children a big cardboard box and asks them what they think it could be. Daniel and Miss Elaina have fun pretending the box is a space ship and a jungle boat, but O the Owl just sees a big cardboard box. With a little help from his friends, O discovers how much fun it is to pretend!
7:30am
The Shellersons— On a trip to Barrel Cactus National Park to enjoy nature in all its glorious splendor, Nature Cat and his pals encounter Shelby, a very sad desert tortoise. Today is Shelby's Shellerson Family Reunion party, but none of the other Shellerson members have shown up! Nature Cat vows to help Shelby and find his family members.
Only The Shadow Knows — As Daisy, Hal and Squeeks are having a blast making shadow puppets, Nature Cat is just sitting in a tree, watching and waiting. Yesterday, Norman the Squirrel appeared in the same tree Nature Cat sits in now, took a look at the ground, and said that if Nature Cat wants to see something "unbelievably incredibly amazingly Nature Cat-y!" he has to be in the same spot at the same time tomorrow. Nature Cat isn't moving until he sees something "unbelievably incredibly amazingly Nature Cat-y!"
8:00am
Box Turtled In!
— When the Wild Kratts Tortuga is accidentally miniaturized and carried off by a coyote, the mothership's shell defense is finally put to the test. The gang embarks on a box turtle-style mission to get back to the Miniaturizer and restore the Tortuga back to normal size. Science Concept: Defense.
8:30am
Valentine's Day Disaster— Molly and Trini want to make beaded sun catchers for their friends for Valentine's Day. After a quick trip to Nenana, they gather all their supplies and are ready to start crafting. But their bag rips on the way back and they lose their beads! Will this be a Valentine's Day Disaster?!
Porcupine Slippers — It's Mom's birthday and Molly wants to surprise her with a special gift: a pair of traditional beaded slippers. Atsaq and Tooey agree to help, but when they run out of porcupine quills, the trio must head into the woods at night to find and gather the quills from a real porcupine!
9:00am
I Am Mary Shelley— The kids meet spooky storyteller Mary Shelley who shows Xavier how to tell a story that is both spooky and silly.
I Am Harry Houdini— Harry Houdini teaches Brad how to keep calm when he's scared.
9:30am
Guitar to Sitar— In Delhi, Carmen goes looking for guitar strings so she can write her mother a birthday song, but in the process, she and the kids learn about a different stringed instrument called a sitar.
Spring Has Not Sprung— In Delhi, although Andy's plan to photograph the colors of spring is complicated by overcast weather, in the end, the day transforms into a joyous celebration of color.
MIDDLE GRADES
10:00am
Skygirls
— Virginia SciGirls Emma, Lauren and Madison have the ultimate "stratus update!" Teaming up with NASA scientists, they identify clouds from the ground and compare their data with satellite images, ultimately creating a "mostly cloudy" museum display.
10:30am
Soil Turmoil
— Hapo the earthworm needs help underground, but how can the CyberSquad possibly help their miniscule friend? With one zap of Digit's "shrinkray," the team shrinks to the size of tiny insects and portals underground. They're literally IN the soil! The diminutive Matt, Jackie, Inez, and Digit come face-to-face with all sorts of critters that make up this thriving ecosystem. The only problem is Hapo's home turf, Bug Bayou, is anything but flourishing. The roots are mushy, the ground is clumpy and dry, and food is scarce, causing creatures to flee to healthier ground. The CyberSquad digs in to get to the root of the problem.
11:00am
A five-course tour of Chesapeake Country, featuring old-world recipes kept alive in Baltimore, fresh seafood and delectable cakes on Smith Island, Southern Maryland's peculiar tradition of stuffed ham, fried chicken & yams served Eastern Shore style, and a historic feast re-created in a stately Annapolis mansion.
11:30am
In the Chesapeake Bay region, the Oyster is King! Whether it's slurped down raw on the half shell or fried, baked, braised or roasted, it's a favorite. Eatin' Oysters: Chesapeake Style takes viewers around the Chesapeake in search of who's eating oysters, where to find the best of them, and the best ways to eat them.
12:00pm
Survival at Stake — Florida's next generation of environmental stewards trek through a cypress swamp. Updates on environmental issues reveal how Everglades restoration has become a "classroom to the world" on saving complex wetlands.
12:30pm
Glades Warriors — Unique perspective on the Everglades including a "Gladesman;" a Miccosukee Indian preserving ancestral traditions and the ecosystem; the leader of Guardians of the Glades; a longtime government advisor and advocate for restoration.
1:00pm
For most of the history of medicine, all that doctors could do was treat symptoms. Then researchers began to take aim at the root causes of genetic diseases, but the quest has been long, difficult, and punctuated by tragedy. Now, an elite cadre of pioneers—call them gene doctors—is starting to win battles. Through intimate stories of families whose lives are being transformed, The Gene Doctors takes viewers to the frontlines of a medical revolution.
HIGH SCHOOL
2:00pm
The Rising Road (1933-1939)
— Franklin Roosevelt brings the same optimism and energy to the White House that his cousin Theodore displayed. Aimed at ending the Depression, his sweeping New Deal restores the people's self-confidence and transforms the relationship between them and their government. Eleanor rejects the traditional role of first lady, becomes her husband's liberal conscience and a sometimes controversial political force in her own right. As the decade ends, FDR faces two grave questions: whether to run for an unprecedented third term and how to deal with the rise of Hitler.
4:00pm
D-DAY AT POINTE-DU-HOC tells the remarkable story of the U.S. Army's 2nd Ranger battalion. Led by Lt. Col. James Earl Rudder, the soldiers scaled the 100-foot cliffs of Pointe-du-Hoc in Normandy on June 6, 1944 to destroy six German cannons situated halfway between Omaha and Utah Beaches.
Friday, May 8 ▲
EARLY LEARNERS
7:00am
Daniel Uses His Words— Daniel is playing "farm" today, but when Mom Tiger is cleaning up, she accidentally ruins Daniel's game. Grrr! Mom teaches Daniel to express his feelings so she can understand why he is upset. Once Daniel uses his words, Mom helps him rebuild his farm.
All Aboard!— The kids are playing "train" at school, but things aren't going Katerina's way. Meow! Soon, Katerina learns that people will not be able to help her if they don't understand why she is upset. When she explains her feelings, the children know how to help so that they can all play happily together!
7:30am
Muck Amok— Squeeks' cousin Marvin needs big-time help, right away! His marsh home is in danger of flooding! Nature Cat and his pals are called into action to investigate and figure out how to stop the flooding before more animals are forced to leave their marsh homes.
Follow Those Footprints — Tally ho, it's Nature Art Day! An extremely excited Nature Cat proudly unveils his latest nature masterpiece - a statue of himself made out of acorns. But there's a slight problem: the statue's acorn head is gone!
8:00am
Animals Who Live to Be 100 Years Old
— Martin is hanging out with his pet Fruit fly Juice, when Juice suddenly dies. Even though Juice was young, he was pretty old for a Fruit fly. Jimmy wants to know if any animals can live to be over 100 years old. Soon the Wild Kratts are on a mission to discover the oldest creatures on earth! Science: Aging : Life cycles.
8:30am
Winter Champions— In an attempt to entertain themselves through the long winter months, Molly and the gang organize an outhouse race to determine who will become "Winter Champions." Now they just have to figure out how to build an outhouse and keep it from tipping over.
Hus-Keys — After hearing that her Great-Aunt Merna keeps misplacing her keys, Molly decides to create a tutorial video to help Merna train her dog to find them for her. Molly and Tooey cast Suki in the leading roll, but when Molly's furry friend's performance is comically bad, she turns to clever editing to make her training video effective.
9:00am
I Am Johann Sebastian Bach— Xavier learns all about playing the recorder and the importance of hard work and practice when he meets Johann Sebastian Bach.
I Am Marie Curie— Marie Curie inspires Brad to follow his dreams and never let challenges stand in his way.
9:30am
Stairway to Art Day— In Rio, Andy is asked to help make a simple repair to the stairs of the family trailer, and in the process learns about making great art in modest places.
Melvini Madness— In Rio, Carmen, worried she'll be always be seen as a delicate little butterfly, gets to know a Ranger in the Tijuca Rainforest who shows her how mighty butterflies can be!
MIDDLE GRADES
10:00am
Butterfly Diaries
— Mimi and her friends explore a Minnesota milkweed patch, counting monarchs to help scientists track the butterfly population. These SciGirls then raise monarch caterpillars, and use a video diary to capture their metamorphosis into butterflies.
10:30am
Hacker Hugs A Tree
— Who knew Hacker was a nature lover? Seems it all started many Cyber-years ago, when Motherboard banished him to the Northern Frontier. With only the trees to call his friends, Hacker developed a soft spot for the woodlands. That's why he's especially incensed when a new villain begins to zap his beloved trees into thin air. The tree-sanity must be stopped! In an unlikely pairing, the CyberSquad steps in to help Hacker. But, will they be able save the forest before it's too late?
11:00am
Everything Bees: Pollination, Health, Harvest; Beeswax
— Join host Joanne Clendining as she explores the impact of bees on Maryland farms. Meet a dog whose job is to make sure bees are healthy. Witness a day in the life of the honey harvest. Learn how one beekeeper uses beeswax in her art.
11:30am
Covered Bridges: Spanning Time
— Covered bridges span more than just the rivers they traverse - their histories are alive with colorful legend, lore and characters. Join us on a leisurely road trip through time as we celebrate covered bridges of Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia.
12:00pm
Puppet Power
— SciGirl Anna and her friends engineer a giant pig puppet, complete with blinking eyes and a twirling tail, for a May Day parade.
12:30pm
This innovative and entertaining program helps middle and high school students develop algebraic thinking skills for solving real-world problems. Drawing on conventions of popular reality TV shows, GET THE MATH challenges teens to solve a series of problems using algebraic thinking. Segments begin with profiles of young professionals with interesting careers in fashion design, video game development and music production. Then, those individuals challenge high school students to work through problems connected to their jobs.
1:00pm
Dog Tales
— Dogs have long been dependable companions by our sides. But it wasn't always that way-and a look at their closest living relative, the wolf, makes it clear why. Researchers reveal how humans tamed fearsome canines over tens of thousands of years, and how modern dog intelligence and behaviors have made them indispensable companions.
2:00pm
Digging Archaeology
— SciGirls Jazzy and Gates unearth the past, uncovering thousand-year-old Native American artifacts at a Utah dig site.
HIGH SCHOOL
2:30pm
The New Colossus - Emma Lazarus— Host Elisa New rediscovers the freshness and the still-potent charge of Emma Lazarus's iconic sonnet of immigration alongside singer- songwriter Regina Spektor, activist and founder of the United We Dream Foundation Cristina Jimenez, President of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten, financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein, and poet Duy Doan.
3:00pm
Julius Caesar
— Experience Shakespeare as never before in an all-female production from the Donamr Warehouse set in prison.
