6:30 a.m.
Nova: Building Great Cathedrals
Physics of Stone Arches – Background Reading Building Big / Civil Engineer Interview: Susan Knack – Article
Vaulted ceiling inside a cathedral. | Still from “NOVA | Building the Great Cathedrals”
7:30 a.m.
History Detectives: Lauste Film Clip, Baker’s Gold, Transatlantic
The Gold Rush – Video and Support Materials Baker’s Gold – Lesson Plan
8:30 a.m.
Ancient Skies: Gods and Monsters
The Beginnings of the Telescope – Essay and Support Materials Introduction to Astronomy / Crash Course Astronomy – Video
9:30 a.m.
Secrets of the Dead: Building Notre Dame
Why Notre Dame’s Gargoyles Are More Than Art – Video Notre Dame Fire and the Cathedral’s Significance / PBS NewsHour – Video and Support Materials Triangles and Arches in Architecture – Interactive
Notre Dame’s gargoyles look cool, but did you know they’re essential to keep the building safe? Watch to find out why. | Still from “Why Notre Dame’s Gargoyles Are More Than Art”
10:30 a.m.
NOVA: Building Great Cathedrals
Reims Cathedral – Video The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers / Emily Whiting – Video Building Big: Building Challenge – Activity NOVA: Sacred Architecture – Article
