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May 11 | Grades 4–8

Monday on Arizona PBS

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

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