Media Menu: Media Menu for July 4, 2013

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.

Thursday, July 4, 2013
8-9:30 p.m. E/P
PBS
U.S. History and Arts
Elementary. Middle and High School

A Capitol Fourth

Airing on KOCE, this is a broadcast f rom the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, of a celebration of America's birthday, featuring fireworks and performances by Barry Manilow; "American Idol" winners Candice Glover and Scotty McCreery; Darren Criss ("Glee"); classical crossover singer Jackie Evancho; Megan Hilty ("Smash"); the "Motown: The Musical" cast; composer John Williams, who conducts music from "Lincoln"; and the National Symphony Orchestra, which cap the show with Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture."
Log on http://www.pbs.org/capitolfourth

Friday, July 5, 2013
7-8 p.m. E/P
National Geographic Channel
World History
Elementary. Middle and High School

A Night of Exploration: Stonehenge Decoded

It’s one of the most iconic structures in the world. This documentary is a look at groundbreaking new evidence that places this ancient monument at the center of one the largest prehistoric religious complexes in the world. It details the discovery and excavation of a 4,500-year-old settlement less than two miles from Stonehenge that new evidence shows to be a near replica of Stonehenge. Narrated by Emmy Award-winning actor Donald Sutherland.
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/a-night-of-exploration/episodes/stonehenge-decoded-revealed/

Saturday, July 6, 2013
5-7 p.m. E/P
History Channel
U.S. History and Geography
Middle and High School

Hillbilly: The Real Story

This documentary, hosted by Billy Ray Cyrus, brings these mythic people to life through stories that span 300 years. Outcast immigrants, war heroes, isolated backwoodsmen, hard -working miners, fast moving moon shiners, religious warriors, musicians and statesmen make up the rugged cast of characters (the "hillbillies") of Appalachia Scotch Irish settler history, the Battle of King Mountain in the Revolution, the building of the Clinchfield Railroad, and the TVA are all discussed. The coal conflicts in 1920s West Virginia are included.
Log on http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1196639/combined

Sunday, July 7, 2013
8-9 p.m. E/P
CNBC Channel
Economics
Middle and High School

60 Minutes on CNBC: The American Consumer

This newsmagazine broadcast consists of investigative reports, interviews, profiles, and features stories initially aired on CBS’ 60 Minutes program - plus updates and never before seen footage. Today’s topic is the American Consumer.
Log on http://www.cnbc.com/id/100481196

Monday, July 8, 2013
8-9 p.m. E/P
PBS
Science and Economics
Middle and High School

Bitter Seeds

Airing on KOCE, this documentary is a look at how biotechnology is changing the way farming is done worldwide, and its impact on the environment and small-scale farmers.
Log on http://www.huffingtonpost.com/leslie-hassler/bitter-seeds-documentary_b_2155970.html

Tuesday, July 9, 2013
8- 10 p.m. E/P
PBS
U.S. History and Geography
Middle and High School

Lewis & Clark: Journey of the Corps of Discovery

This documentary, airing on KOCE, is a Ken Burns documentary on Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's 1804-06 exploration of the unknown spaces west of the Missouri River. Features comments by historian Stephen E. Ambrose and author Dayton Duncan, who wrote and co-produced the film. Hal Holbrook narrates.
Log on http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark

Wednesday, July 10, 2013
8- 9 p.m. E/P
PBS
World History and Geography
Elementary, Middle and High School

Building Pharaoh's Chariot

This documentary, airing on KOCE, shows how experts build and test two replicas of ancient Egyptian chariots to learn whether, as some historians claim, the chariot revolutionized warfare and enabled Egypt's greatest era of conquest, the New Kingdom.
Log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/pharaoh-chariot.html

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