Thursday, December 18, 3 PM
Get more out of Mountain Lake PBS series and specials with Watch & Wonder Program Highlights. Watch Lucy Worsley’s Holmes vs. Doyle and then dive deeper with media rich educational resources on PBS LearningMedia.
Sherlock Holmes is the most famous detective in the world. He made his author, Arthur Conan Doyle, rich and famous. But the writer came to hate his fictional character. Through the changing world of Victorian and Edwardian Britain, Lucy Worsley explores why. In the first episode of the 3-part series, “Doctor and Detective,” Lucy Worsley delves into the curious case of why Conan Doyle chose to kill off the character of Sherlock Holmes only 6 years after he first appeared in print.
The Hound of the Baskervilles 1: Meet Sherlock Holmes
Grades 9-12
Students investigate the iconic and much-beloved character of Sherlock Holmes, as well as the mystery genre, in this excerpt from MASTERPIECE’s 2002 version of The Hound of the Baskervilles. As students are introduced to Holmes, they use their own analytical skills to understand the methods and characteristics of the famous detective, the history of the mystery genre, and why Sherlock Holmes, in particular, has continued to fascinate and engage audiences. See Teaching Tips for how to use the video in the classroom. This resource is part of the MASTERPIECE Collection.
Take advantage of the Mountain Lake PBS broadcast schedule with Watch & Wonder Program Highlights. Great for classroom viewing, distance instruction, and families looking to spend extra quality time together, these programs are suitable for middle and high school aged learners.
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