Media Menu for June 11, 2011

Here are home viewing suggestions for the week, selected from online advanced TV program listings and aligned with the state and national K-12 academic standards available online. Please consult local listings also, since actual broadcast times may vary. The Websites cited in the “Log on“ box below the TV listing provide further details about the show’s topic and may contain links to video clips from the show or a complete streaming video version of the show.

Saturday, June 11, 2011
7-8- p.m. E/P
History Channel
Chemistry and Technology
Middle and High School

”Modern Marvels: Hot & Spicy”

This documentary takes viewers to the home of Tabasco sauce–McIlhenny Company of Louisiana, and to McCormick in Baltimore, Maryland–the leading spice manufacturer in the world.Then, head down south to see who likes it hot at the Southern Mississippi Chili Cook Off. At the Chile Pepper Institute, taste the rare “Bhut Jolokia,” the hottest Chile pepper in the world, and learn about the chemical substance capsaicin, which gives the “Bhut” and other popular peppers their tongue-burning heat.At Sol Toro restaurant in Connecticut, owned by basketball great Michael Jordan, customers need to sign a waiver to dine on their sizzling dishes.Go to the manufacturers of horseradish, wasabi and mustard to find out how their roots and seeds deliver their own distinctive blazing burn. Using the same heat many savor, we”ll demonstrate the powerful punch of pepper spray as a weapon.

Sunday, June 12, 2011,
10-11 p.m. E/P
CNBC
Economics
High School

”Crime Inc.: Stolen Goods”

By the end of this broadcast over 250 homes, offices, and stores will be burglarized in the U.S., and over half a million dollars in goods will be stolen from them. Criminal networks of thieves are breaking into everything and cashing in on a fortune. No one is safe, just ask NBA basketball players Eddy Curry and Antoine Walker who learned firsthand the brutality of thieves when they were bound, gagged, and robbed of hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of goods in 2007. As shown in this documentary, these modern day pirates steal from stores, semis, warehouses, even our very own homes. The over $70 billion industry of stolen goods is a complex web of stealing, buying, and selling—placing the items on the Internet, in flea markets, and even back on the shelves of legitimate stores. The program investigates what law enforcement, corporations and victims are doing to protect their assets.
Log on http://www.cnbc.com/id/42763354/

Monday, June 13 - Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 6:30-7 p.m. 3:30 -4 p.m. PT,
National Geographic Channel
Geography
Elementary, Middle and High School

”2011 Geo Bee - National Geographic Bee”

National Geographic Channel will air a four-part series covering the final round of this year’s Geographic Bee, from Monday, June 13 – Thursday, June 16, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. ET, 3:30 p.m. PT. Each episode will highlight the tensions and drama of the geography competition — now in its 23rd year and moderated by “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek — as 54 students (ages 10 – 14) vie for the national title and three scholarships worth a total of $50. In this initial episode, the ten finalists take the stage where Alex Trebek kicks off the competition through the first few rounds of the finals. Get to know the finalists and some of the competitors who were eliminated.
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/geo-bee/all/Overview

Tuesday, June 14, 2011,
4-6 p.m. E/P
History Channel
U.S. History and Geography
Middle and High School

”Who Really Discovered America?”

Did a number of explorers discover the New World long before Christopher Columbus staked his claim in 1492? No less than a dozen cultures have tales of these adventurers woven into their histories, but they are noticeably absent in American history books. This documentary explores the possibility that the Chinese, Japanese, Polynesians, Norse, Welsh, Irish, Ancient Hebrews and the Solutreans all made it to the Americas earlier than Columbus. Rebuild the ships, trace the routes, test the artifacts and analyze blood evidence to finally learn the answer to one of the greatest mysteries of all time--who really discovered America?

Tuesday, June 14, 2011,
9-10 p.m. E/P
PBS
U.S. History and Economics
High School

”FRONTLINE: The Warning”

In the devastating aftermath of the economic meltdown, this documentary sifts the ashes for clues about why it happened and examines critical moments when it might have gone much differently. Looking back into the 1990s, the program discovers early warnings of the crash, reveals an intense battle among high-ranking members of the Clinton administration, and uncovers a concerted effort not to regulate the emerging, highly complex, and lucrative derivatives markets, which would become the ticking time-bomb within the American economy.
Log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/warning/

Wednesday, June 15, 2011,
8-9 p.m. E/P
PBS
World History and Arts
High School

”SECRETS OF THE DEAD: Michelangelo Revealed”

Throughout his masterful career, Michelangelo glorified the church, etching Catholic ideals into the sculptures and artwork that defined religion for the masses. Now, 500 years after his death, art historian Antonio Forcellino has found evidence of Michelangelo's involvement with a clandestine fellowship trying to reform the Catholic Church from within. The group's radical ideas were considered heretical and punishable by death. Michelangelo's involvement put him at dangerous odds with powerful officials who held his livelihood -and life - in their hands. This documentary paints a new picture of brave religious expression, personal vendettas, careful cover-ups and a most gifted artist desperately trying to reconcile his loyalty to the church with his own personal belief about the road to salvation. TV-PG
Log on http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/episodes/michelangelo-revealed/watch-the-full-episode/226

Thursday, June 16, 2011,
10-11 p.m. E/P
National Geographic Channel
Science and Geography
Middle and High School

”Earth Under Water”

Envision Miami, New Orleans and New York City completely under water … it's a very real possibility if sea levels continue to rise. In this documentary you’ll see these events unfold as leading experts forecast how mankind will be impacted if global warming continues. They'll break down the science behind these predictions and explore ways humanity could adapt, including engineering vast dams near San Francisco, or building floating cities outside of New York.
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/earth-under-water-4697/Overview

Friday, June 17, 2011,
4-5 p.m. E/P
History Channel
U.S. History and Economics
Elementary, Middle and High School

”Secrets Of The Dollar Bill”

There is more to the design of the dollar bill than just a matter of counterfeit and forgery prevention. In this documentary experts discuss the history, meaning, and rich symbolism of all the markings of the millions in circulation. Go inside the Treasury's Department of Printing and Engraving. Hear experts analyze the symbols on the dollar. See how and why the dollar has changed over generations. The dollar bill is more than a piece of currency. It holds a historical record of the patriotic ideals that America's early leaders held dear. Also, the face of the bill holds more dubious symbols and examples of numerology.
Log on http://www.moneyfactory.gov/uscurrency/currencyhistory.html

Saturday, June 18, 2011,
8:30- 11 p.m. ET, 5:30 - 8 p.m. PT
Ovation Channel
Arts and World History
Middle and High School

”Billy Elliot”

This Oscar-nominated movie tells a coming-of-age story of a young boy who through his unexpected love of dance, embarks on a journey of self-discovery in England’s blue-collar world of picket lines, cultural stereotypes, and a family in crisis. After ditching his boxing gloves for ballet slippers, Billy's father and brother are infuriated to discover this secret. Distraught by his family's lack of understanding, Billy expresses his feelings through dance in the hopes that they soon will have a change of heart. In 2005, the film was adapted for the stage as Billy Elliot the Musical. Rated PG-13
Log on http://www.imdb.com/find?s=tt&q=billy+elliot