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, March 26, 2011,
8-9p.m. E/P
National Geographic Channel
U.S History and Science
Middle and High School
“Moonshine ” (the science and history of illegal whiskey)
This documentary covers the history of the illegal liquor that sparked a war between bootleggers and the law during the era of U.S. Prohibition and launched NASCAR as a nationwide sensation. Reporters travel to Appalachia to uncover the secrets of this unlawful substance.
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/moonshine-2912/Overview
Sunday, March 27, 2011,
6-7 p.m. E/P
Science Channel
Science
Elementary, Middle and High School
“The Planets: Terra Firma " (earth science)
Earth is a geologically active planet. The crust moves, mountains shoot into the air, the continents quake, and new land forms continuously. Scientists discover if there anything like this geological life elsewhere in the solar system. TV-G
Sunday, March 27, 2011,
8-9 p.m. E/P
CNN
U.S History and Geography
Middle and High School
“Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door" (tolerance and intolerance)
Does freedom of religion mean freedom from suspicion? CNN reporter Soledad O'Brien chronicles the fight over a mosque's construction in the heart of the Bible Belt.
http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2011/03/09/unwelcome.the.muslims.next.door.cnn
Monday, March 28, 2011,
8-9 p.m. E/P
NBC
U.S History
Middle and High School
“All Together Now - A Celebration of Service” (volunteerism examples)
This television special is hosted by The Points of Light Institute at The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., to honor President George H. W. Bush for his visionary leadership in the American service movement. The event will bring together all four former presidents for the first time since the inauguration of President Obama. President William J. Clinton will serve as the event’s honorary co-chair. He will be joined by President and Mrs. George W. Bush and President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter. The star-studded lineup will also bring together some of the biggest acts in country music, soul and rock in a unique program celebrating the powerful role voluntary service can play in overcoming the challenges our communities face in the 21st century. Feature performers include Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Cee Lo Green, Reba McEntire, Sam Moore, Brad Paisley, Kid Rock, Darius Rucker and Carrie Underwood. Points of Light Institute inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action that changes the world - 25 million more Americans are volunteering today as volunteered in 1989.Log on http://www.pointsoflight.org/
Tuesday, March 29, 2011,
9-10p.m. E/P
PBS
U.S History and Economics
Middle and High School
“FRONTLINE: Money and March Madness” (school sports and money)
FRONTLINE continues its new monthly magazine program with the lead story "Money and March Madness," an inside look at the multi-billion dollar business of the NCAA and its brand of amateur college sports. In this investigation, correspondent Lowell Bergman gains access to Sonny Vaccaro, a former marketing executive at Nike, Adidas, and Reebok who helped bring about the rapid commercialization of college basketball. Vaccaro's success made coaches, administrators, and companies rich. But the players remain at the mercy of the NCAA, which, despite a new $10.8 billion contract for its basketball tournament, has continued to insist that the athletes don't get paid. Now, Vaccaro has left the business world and he's spearheading a class-action lawsuit that aims to ensure that players get a piece of the action.
Log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/
Tuesday, March 29, 2011,
9-10p.m. E/P
Science Channel
Science
Elementary, Middle and High School
“Killer Ants” ( danger on six legs)
This is a documentary about ants. Over 8,000 species of ants cover the planet. Most are harmless, but some have a violent streak. African driver ants have eaten a horse in a day and suffocated a human, and the army ants of South and Central America can wipe out entire ecosystems.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011,
9-10 p.m. E/P
PBS
Science and Economics
Elementary, Middle and High School
“NOVA: Japan’s Killer Quake” (lessons from Japan)
In its worst crisis since World War II, Japan faces disaster on an epic scale: a death toll likely in the tens of thousands, massive destruction of homes and businesses, shortages of water and power, and the specter of nuclear meltdown. With exclusive footage, NOVA captures the unfolding human drama and offers a clear-headed investigation of what triggered the earthquake, tsunami, and subsequent nuclear crisis. Can science and technology ever prevent devastation in the face of overwhelmingly powerful forces of nature. TV-G
Log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/earth/japan-killer-quake.html
Wednesday, March 30, 2011,
10-11:30 p.m. E/P
PBS
Science and Economics
Elementary, Middle and High School
“JOURNEY TO PLANET EARTH: Plan B - Mobilizing to Save Civilization” (repairing our future)
Hosted by Matt Damon and produced by Emmy-Award winning filmmakers Marilyn and Hal Weiner, Plan B: Mobilizing To Save Civilization is based on the book by environmental visionary Lester Brown. Shot on location around the world, Plan B provides audiences with a glimpse into a new and emerging economy based upon renewable sources as well as realistic strategies to avoid the growing threat of global warming.
Log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/
Thursday, March 31, 2011,
8-9 p.m. E/P
National Geographic Channel
Science and Geography
Elementary, Middle and High School
“The Human Family Tree” (where we really come from)
On the most diverse street in the most diverse city in the most diverse country in the world, a team of National Geographic scientists will swab the cheeks of some 200 random New Yorkers. The goal: to retrace our ancestral footprints and prove we are all cousins in the "family of man." Join geneticist Spencer Wells and a team of technicians from National Geographic’s Genographic Project as they trace the human journey through time and space, from our origins in the heart of Africa to the ends of the world. Cutting edge science, coupled with a cast of New Yorkers - each with their own unique genetic history - will help paint a picture of these journeys. Ultimately, The Human Family Tree answers some of humanity’s most burning questions, such as who we are and where we come from, and forces us to change how we think not only about our relationships with our neighbors, but ourselves.
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/naked-science/5082/Overview
Friday, April 1, 2011,
8-9 p.m. E/P
History Channel
Technology and Economics
Middle and High School
“Modern Marvels: American Trucking ” (understanding what keeps the economy going)
America would come to a standstill without trucks. Trucks transport a staggering 70 percent of all the nation's goods. This documentary explores the diverse world of American trucks and the colorful men and women who drive them. Join country superstar Brad Paisley and his crew of truckers on the road between Little Rock and Tulsa--racing the clock to be on time for Brad's next concert. In Dearborn, Michigan, climb aboard one of the most popular pickups--the Ford F-150--as it tackles a devilish test course. And in Virginia, see how fast the world's most nimble tow truck can extract a car from the tightest parking spot imaginable. Meet a Mack truck fanatic and his cool collection of vintage models, and ride-along with an unsung hero with a truly dirty job--operating a truck designed to empty and clean portable toilets. TV -PG
Saturday, April 2, 2011,
3:30-4:15 p.m. E/P
HBO
U.S. History and Economics
Middle and High School
“Triangle: Remembering the Fire” (events that stimulated labor union organizing)
This documentary tells an historic story that is still relevant today. On March 25, 1911, a catastrophic fire broke out at the Triangle Waist Company in New York City. Trapped inside the upper floors of a ten-story building, 146 workers – mostly young immigrant women and teenage girls – were burned alive or forced to jump to their deaths to escape an inferno that consumed the factory in just 18 minutes. It was the worst disaster at a workplace in New York State until 9/11. The tragedy changed the course of history, paving the way for government to represent working people, not just business, for the first time, and helped an emerging American middle class to live the American Dream.
Log on http://www.hbo.com/#/documentaries/triangle-remembering-the-fire
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Saturday, March 19, 2011
Media Menu for March 19, 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, March 19, 2011,
2-4 p.m. ET, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. PT
TCM- Turner Classic Movie Channel
U. S. History and Literature
Middle and High School
“Moby Dick“ ( film version of the great American novel)
This movie is an adaptation of Herman Melville's classic about a vengeful sea captain out to catch the whale that maimed him. Cast: Gregory Peck, Orson Welles. Dir: John Huston. TV-PG
Info about the movie at http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=17660
Info about the novel at http://www.online-literature.com/melville/mobydick
Sunday, March 20, 2011,
10 p.m. – Midnight E/P
History Channel
Earth Science
Middle and High School
“Underwater Universe: Killer Shockwaves / Tides and Currents of Death “ (dangerous waters)
This is a broadcast of two earth science documentaries. “Killer Shockwaves” -The Underwater Universe generates three types of deadly waves, each bigger and more destructive than the last: Rogue, Monster and Tsunami. This episode will progress from bigger to bigger waves and explore how these killers are born and what makes each unique. We end the hour with the biggest recorded impact wave in Earth's history: a mega Tsunami over a hundred feet high destroying everything in its path. How did it happen? How did the planet survive? And could we be hit by a wave that big again? “Tides and Currents of Death” - The pull of the moon and spin of the earth generates mighty forces in the oceans that sweep relentlessly around the planet. Four of the Underwater Universe's most powerful tides and currents pose the greatest potential threat to mankind: the Gulf Stream, the extreme tides of England's Morecambe Bay, the killer rip currents of Kauai and finally--biggest of all, one that helped wipe out over 80 percent of all species some 251 million years ago, the Great Ocean Conveyor. How did an ocean current trigger the planet's most devastating mass extinction event? And could it happen again? TV-PG
http://www.history.com/shows/underwater-universe
Monday, March 21, 2011,
9-10 p.m. E/P
PBS
U.S. History
Middle and High School
“ AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: A Class Apart” (Latino civil rights victory)
In the tiny town of Edna, Texas, in 1951, a field hand named Pete Hernandez murdered his employer after exchanging heated words in a gritty cantina. From this small-town murder case emerged a landmark civil rights case that would forever change the lives and legal standing of tens of millions of Americans. This documentary tells the little-known story of a band of underdog Mexican-American lawyers who took their case, Hernandez v. Texas, all the way to the Supreme Court, where they successfully challenged Jim Crow-style discrimination against Mexican Americans. In the landmark legal case, prosecution lawyers forged a daring legal strategy, arguing that Mexican Americans were "a class apart" and did not neatly fit into a legal structure that recognized only blacks and whites. As legal skirmishes unfolded, the lawyers emerged as brilliant, dedicated, humorous and at times terribly flawed men. This film dramatically weaves the story of its central characters - activists and lawyers, returning veterans and ordinary citizens, murderer and victim - into the broader history of Latinos in America during a time of extraordinary change. TV-PG
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/class
Monday, March 21, 2011,
10-11p.m. E/P
PBS
U.S. History
Middle and High School
“Way Of The Warrior” (Native Americans serving in U.S. Military )
This documentary examines the bravery of Native-American veterans who served in the United States military during the wars of the 20th century and explores the paradox of these veterans who chose to fight for a country that considered them outside the American mainstream. Their stories are told against the backdrop of positive and negative themes familiar to Native Americans - the warrior ethic, prejudice, forced assimilation, poverty, cultural pride, redemptive acts and healing - through the prism of what it means to be "ogichidaa," or one who protects and follows the ways of the warrior.
Log on http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/w/WAY-OF-THE-WARRIOR.aspx
Tuesday, March 22, 2011,
5-6 p.m. ET. 2-3 p.m. PT
Ovation Channel
Arts and World History
High School
“The Secret of Marcel Duchamp” (modern art pioneer)
Duchamp (1887-1968) was one of the most provocative and influential artists of the twentieth century. From 1923 onwards, he ceased to produce new work. Only after his death was the Etant Donna's revealed - an elaborate peepshow put together over twenty years. Including archive footage of the enigmatic artist himself, this documentary explores the life and work of Duchamp, telling the story of a late love affair which affected him profoundly and inspired his final creation.
Log on http://www.understandingduchamp.com/
Wednesday, March 23, 2011,
8-9p.m. E/P
PBS
Science
Middle and High School
“400 Years of the Telescope” (astronomy through the ages)
This documentary chronicles a saga, from 1609, when Galileo revealed mankind's place in the galaxy, to today's quests to discover new worlds in the universe. Narrated by NOVA's Neil deGrasse Tyson, the compelling program takes viewers on an adventure through the heavens and around the globe, visiting the world's leading astronomers, cosmologists and observatories. TV-PG
Log on www.400years.com
Wednesday, March 23, 2011,
9-11 p.m. E/P
History Channel
Earth Science
Elementary, Middle and High School
“Journey To The Earth’s Core” (inside the earth)
Humans have mapped every corner of the globe – from jungles and deserts to the depths of space. Yet we’ve gone only seven miles below the Earth’s surface – just one five hundredth of the way to the Core. This documentary goes deeper: 4,000 miles down to the heart of our planet. Along the way, scientists, engineers, explorers and adventurers encounter an underground world where: strange life forms inhabit deadly environments over a mile down; trees force their way through 400 feet of rock to find water; 1500-foot tall skyscrapers are built on sand; mines are the size of cities; and prospectors give the Earth electric shocks to help find oil. It also a place where people run marathons, make parachute jumps and scuba divers edge their way to the base of the world’s deepest caves. Finally, find out how our very existence depends on the mysterious underground forces that shape the Earth.
Thursday, March 24, 2011,
8-9p.m. E/P
Planet Green Channel
Geography and World History
Middle and High School
“Wild Russia: Siberia” ( a huge, dangerous place)
Siberia is vast and covers most of Northern Asia. Encompassing roughly ten percent of our planet's landmass and sparsely populated, its name has become synonymous with the harsh environment, where bitter and relentless cold rules for much of the year. This is what an Alaska Governor would actually see when looking west from a very, very tall ladder. TV-PG
Log on http://natgeotv.com/uk/wild-russia/about
Friday, March 25, 2011,
3:45-8 p.m. ET 1:45-5 p.m. PT
TCM- Turner Classic Movie Channel
World History and Literature
Middle and High School
“Doctor Zhivago” (romantic Russian revolutionaries )
This is a movie adaptation of Nobel Prize- winning author Boris Pasternak’s Russian novel. It stars Omar Sharif as the Russian doctor and writer branded an enemy of the state after the 1917 Revolution. Winner of five Academy Awards, this blend of drama and romance also stars Julie Christie, Alec Guinness, Rod Steiger, and Geraldine Chaplin. Movie Rated PG-13. Available on DVD
Info about the film at http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/129/Doctor-Zhivago/full-synopsis.html
Info about the book and author at http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/laureates/1958/pasternak-bio.html
Saturday, March 26, 2011,
8-9p.m. E/P
National Geographic Channel
U.S History and Science
Middle and High School
“Moonshine ” (the science and history of illegal whiskey)
This documentary covers the history of the illegal liquor that sparked a war between bootleggers and the law during the era of U.S. Prohibition and launched NASCAR as a nationwide sensation. Reporters travel to Appalachia to uncover the secrets of this unlawful substance.
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/moonshine-2912/Overview
Saturday, March 19, 2011,
2-4 p.m. ET, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. PT
TCM- Turner Classic Movie Channel
U. S. History and Literature
Middle and High School
“Moby Dick“ ( film version of the great American novel)
This movie is an adaptation of Herman Melville's classic about a vengeful sea captain out to catch the whale that maimed him. Cast: Gregory Peck, Orson Welles. Dir: John Huston. TV-PG
Info about the movie at http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=17660
Info about the novel at http://www.online-literature.com/melville/mobydick
Sunday, March 20, 2011,
10 p.m. – Midnight E/P
History Channel
Earth Science
Middle and High School
“Underwater Universe: Killer Shockwaves / Tides and Currents of Death “ (dangerous waters)
This is a broadcast of two earth science documentaries. “Killer Shockwaves” -The Underwater Universe generates three types of deadly waves, each bigger and more destructive than the last: Rogue, Monster and Tsunami. This episode will progress from bigger to bigger waves and explore how these killers are born and what makes each unique. We end the hour with the biggest recorded impact wave in Earth's history: a mega Tsunami over a hundred feet high destroying everything in its path. How did it happen? How did the planet survive? And could we be hit by a wave that big again? “Tides and Currents of Death” - The pull of the moon and spin of the earth generates mighty forces in the oceans that sweep relentlessly around the planet. Four of the Underwater Universe's most powerful tides and currents pose the greatest potential threat to mankind: the Gulf Stream, the extreme tides of England's Morecambe Bay, the killer rip currents of Kauai and finally--biggest of all, one that helped wipe out over 80 percent of all species some 251 million years ago, the Great Ocean Conveyor. How did an ocean current trigger the planet's most devastating mass extinction event? And could it happen again? TV-PG
http://www.history.com/shows/underwater-universe
Monday, March 21, 2011,
9-10 p.m. E/P
PBS
U.S. History
Middle and High School
“ AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: A Class Apart” (Latino civil rights victory)
In the tiny town of Edna, Texas, in 1951, a field hand named Pete Hernandez murdered his employer after exchanging heated words in a gritty cantina. From this small-town murder case emerged a landmark civil rights case that would forever change the lives and legal standing of tens of millions of Americans. This documentary tells the little-known story of a band of underdog Mexican-American lawyers who took their case, Hernandez v. Texas, all the way to the Supreme Court, where they successfully challenged Jim Crow-style discrimination against Mexican Americans. In the landmark legal case, prosecution lawyers forged a daring legal strategy, arguing that Mexican Americans were "a class apart" and did not neatly fit into a legal structure that recognized only blacks and whites. As legal skirmishes unfolded, the lawyers emerged as brilliant, dedicated, humorous and at times terribly flawed men. This film dramatically weaves the story of its central characters - activists and lawyers, returning veterans and ordinary citizens, murderer and victim - into the broader history of Latinos in America during a time of extraordinary change. TV-PG
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/class
Monday, March 21, 2011,
10-11p.m. E/P
PBS
U.S. History
Middle and High School
“Way Of The Warrior” (Native Americans serving in U.S. Military )
This documentary examines the bravery of Native-American veterans who served in the United States military during the wars of the 20th century and explores the paradox of these veterans who chose to fight for a country that considered them outside the American mainstream. Their stories are told against the backdrop of positive and negative themes familiar to Native Americans - the warrior ethic, prejudice, forced assimilation, poverty, cultural pride, redemptive acts and healing - through the prism of what it means to be "ogichidaa," or one who protects and follows the ways of the warrior.
Log on http://pressroom.pbs.org/Programs/w/WAY-OF-THE-WARRIOR.aspx
Tuesday, March 22, 2011,
5-6 p.m. ET. 2-3 p.m. PT
Ovation Channel
Arts and World History
High School
“The Secret of Marcel Duchamp” (modern art pioneer)
Duchamp (1887-1968) was one of the most provocative and influential artists of the twentieth century. From 1923 onwards, he ceased to produce new work. Only after his death was the Etant Donna's revealed - an elaborate peepshow put together over twenty years. Including archive footage of the enigmatic artist himself, this documentary explores the life and work of Duchamp, telling the story of a late love affair which affected him profoundly and inspired his final creation.
Log on http://www.understandingduchamp.com/
Wednesday, March 23, 2011,
8-9p.m. E/P
PBS
Science
Middle and High School
“400 Years of the Telescope” (astronomy through the ages)
This documentary chronicles a saga, from 1609, when Galileo revealed mankind's place in the galaxy, to today's quests to discover new worlds in the universe. Narrated by NOVA's Neil deGrasse Tyson, the compelling program takes viewers on an adventure through the heavens and around the globe, visiting the world's leading astronomers, cosmologists and observatories. TV-PG
Log on www.400years.com
Wednesday, March 23, 2011,
9-11 p.m. E/P
History Channel
Earth Science
Elementary, Middle and High School
“Journey To The Earth’s Core” (inside the earth)
Humans have mapped every corner of the globe – from jungles and deserts to the depths of space. Yet we’ve gone only seven miles below the Earth’s surface – just one five hundredth of the way to the Core. This documentary goes deeper: 4,000 miles down to the heart of our planet. Along the way, scientists, engineers, explorers and adventurers encounter an underground world where: strange life forms inhabit deadly environments over a mile down; trees force their way through 400 feet of rock to find water; 1500-foot tall skyscrapers are built on sand; mines are the size of cities; and prospectors give the Earth electric shocks to help find oil. It also a place where people run marathons, make parachute jumps and scuba divers edge their way to the base of the world’s deepest caves. Finally, find out how our very existence depends on the mysterious underground forces that shape the Earth.
Thursday, March 24, 2011,
8-9p.m. E/P
Planet Green Channel
Geography and World History
Middle and High School
“Wild Russia: Siberia” ( a huge, dangerous place)
Siberia is vast and covers most of Northern Asia. Encompassing roughly ten percent of our planet's landmass and sparsely populated, its name has become synonymous with the harsh environment, where bitter and relentless cold rules for much of the year. This is what an Alaska Governor would actually see when looking west from a very, very tall ladder. TV-PG
Log on http://natgeotv.com/uk/wild-russia/about
Friday, March 25, 2011,
3:45-8 p.m. ET 1:45-5 p.m. PT
TCM- Turner Classic Movie Channel
World History and Literature
Middle and High School
“Doctor Zhivago” (romantic Russian revolutionaries )
This is a movie adaptation of Nobel Prize- winning author Boris Pasternak’s Russian novel. It stars Omar Sharif as the Russian doctor and writer branded an enemy of the state after the 1917 Revolution. Winner of five Academy Awards, this blend of drama and romance also stars Julie Christie, Alec Guinness, Rod Steiger, and Geraldine Chaplin. Movie Rated PG-13. Available on DVD
Info about the film at http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/129/Doctor-Zhivago/full-synopsis.html
Info about the book and author at http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/laureates/1958/pasternak-bio.html
Saturday, March 26, 2011,
8-9p.m. E/P
National Geographic Channel
U.S History and Science
Middle and High School
“Moonshine ” (the science and history of illegal whiskey)
This documentary covers the history of the illegal liquor that sparked a war between bootleggers and the law during the era of U.S. Prohibition and launched NASCAR as a nationwide sensation. Reporters travel to Appalachia to uncover the secrets of this unlawful substance.
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/moonshine-2912/Overview
Friday, March 11, 2011
Media Menu for March 12, 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, March 12, 2011,
4-5 p.m. E/P
History Channel
US. History and Geography
Middle and High School
“How the States Got Their Shapes “ (reasons why state borders are where they are)
We are so familiar with the map of United States, but do we know why our states look the way they do? Every shape on the map tells a great story about our past. Why is California bent? To cling on to gold. Why does Oklahoma have a panhandle? Because of shifting borders for slavery. Why does Missouri have a boot? Because of a massive earthquake. This documentary examines how every state is a puzzle piece ultimately revealing the unique geography, political and social history of America. TV-PG
Sunday, March 13, 2011,
7-8 p.m. E/P
CBS
Science, economics and world history
Middle and High School
“60 Minutes” ” (fake drugs, fake spies, genuine teachers)
The reports in this newsmagazine include: “ Counterfeit Drugs” - 60 MINUTES’ nine-month investigation of counterfeit prescription drugs reveals how the dangerous and sometimes deadly fakes get into the nation's drug pipeline. Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports. “The $125,000 Question” - Katie Couric reports on an experimental New York City charter school founded on the idea of hiring the best teachers by paying them $125,000, while denying them tenure. “Curveball” - Bob Simon interviews the Iraqi defector code-named “Curveball” - first identified by 60 MINUTES three years ago - whose false tale of a mobile, biological weapons program was the chief justification for invading Iraq.
Log on http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml?tag=hdr;snav
Monday, March 14, 2011,
8-9 p.m. E/P
National
Geographic Channel
World History and Economics
Middle and High School
“Explorer: Secret History of Gold ” (Do you know where to go for the gold?)
Gold's appeal and value span time and cultures, but there is a little-known secret to the story of gold. Most of the gold mined throughout history remains in circulation today -- even the gold closest to your heart may have dark origins. From the Amazon jungle to the markets of Dubai, this documentary examines the underbelly of the modern gold trade with a treasure hunter and an illegal miner to expose its volatile history.
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/explorer/3822/Overview
Tuesday, March 15, 2011,
9-10p.m. E/P
CNBC Channel
Science and Health
Middle and High School
“60 Minutes on CNBC/ American Health” (treating addicts, the uninsured and aging)
This broadcast contains investigative reports, interviews, profiles, and features stories that have made "60 Minutes" required viewing for millions. Now, CNBC brings viewers the latest on these stories with updates and never before seen footage. “Prescription for Addiction “ is a report on Prometa, a new therapy that is said to break the grip of drug addiction in a simple treatment. Addicts who have tried everything and remained hopelessly hooked say their drug cravings ended almost overnight. “ Medical Tourists” is about Americans, many without health insurance, who are combining vacations in exotic locales like India and Thailand with elective surgeries performed by world-class doctors in state-of-the-art hospitals at Third World prices. “Aging In The 21st Century” is about the graying of 78 million baby boomers is creating a vast marketing opportunity for doctors and pharmacists who claim they can slow down that process. This new multi-billion dollar field is called anti-aging medicine, or age-management medicine.
Log on http://www.cnbc.com/id/40795923
Wednesday, March 16, 2011,
6-7 p.m. E/P
History Channel
Science
Middle and High School
“Modern Marvels: Ice “ (ice above, below and around us)
The solid form of life's precious elixir--has played a key role in fashioning our history and is making its mark as an unusual tool of technology. This documentary explainse how Earth's ice originated and recount how ice age glaciers sculpted North America. Cameras take an inside look at Colorado's National Ice Core Repository to see how ice drilled from Antarctica and Greenland is an invaluable archive of past climate, and at a Canadian research lab experts demonstrate the dynamics and dangers of icebergs. See how Greenland's massive ice sheet may be sliding faster than ever toward the sea. Take a look at how scientists are using Antarctica's ice as a gigantic lens to probe the secrets of the universe and ride aboard everyone's favorite ice resurfacing machine, the Zamboni machine. Other highlights include the search for extraterrestrial ice and a trip inside the studio of a chainsaw-wielding artist as he sculpts a masterpiece. TV-PG
Thursday, March 17, 2011,
7-8 p.m. E/P
Animal Planet Channel
Science and Geography
Middle and High School
“Polar Bear: Spy On the Ice “ (to know polar bears is to love them)
This documentary utilizes spy cameras to take us closer than ever before to one of nature’s largest land dwellers. Using the latest in spy-cam equipment and capturing intimate and never- before-seen images, the program allows viewers to share their lives with polar bears as they roam across shifting sea ice, negotiate glaciers, swim between ice flows and hunt for prey, all while focusing on the charismatic and charming attitude of these giant bears. TV-PG
Log on http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/03/03/60minutes/main20038830.shtml
Friday, March 18, 2011,
7-8 p.m. E/P
History Channel
Science and Geography
Middle and High School
“First Invasion: The War of 1812 “ (the only time a U.S. enemy burned the White House)
Just 30 years after the closing days of the American Revolution, an immature United States faced annihilation by its parent nation. This documentary is a look at the War of 1812, when the mighty British Empire once again waged war against the fledgling US. This largely forgotten war witnessed Washington in flames, inspired the national anthem, allowed the Founding Fathers to step aside for a new generation of common men and women with uncommon courage, and saw America emerge as a world power. TV-PG
Log on http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/1812
Saturday, March 19, 2011,
2-4 p.m. ET, 11 a.m. -1 p.m. PT
TCM- Turner Classic Movie Channel
English and U. S. History
Middle and High School
“Moby Dick“ ( film version of the great American novel)
This movie is an adaptation of Herman Melville's classic about a vengeful sea captain out to catch the whale that maimed him. Cast: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Orson Welles. Dir: John Huston. TV-PG
Info about the movie at http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=17660
Info about the novel at http://www.online-literature.com/melville/mobydick
Saturday, March 12, 2011,
4-5 p.m. E/P
History Channel
US. History and Geography
Middle and High School
“How the States Got Their Shapes “ (reasons why state borders are where they are)
We are so familiar with the map of United States, but do we know why our states look the way they do? Every shape on the map tells a great story about our past. Why is California bent? To cling on to gold. Why does Oklahoma have a panhandle? Because of shifting borders for slavery. Why does Missouri have a boot? Because of a massive earthquake. This documentary examines how every state is a puzzle piece ultimately revealing the unique geography, political and social history of America. TV-PG
Sunday, March 13, 2011,
7-8 p.m. E/P
CBS
Science, economics and world history
Middle and High School
“60 Minutes” ” (fake drugs, fake spies, genuine teachers)
The reports in this newsmagazine include: “ Counterfeit Drugs” - 60 MINUTES’ nine-month investigation of counterfeit prescription drugs reveals how the dangerous and sometimes deadly fakes get into the nation's drug pipeline. Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports. “The $125,000 Question” - Katie Couric reports on an experimental New York City charter school founded on the idea of hiring the best teachers by paying them $125,000, while denying them tenure. “Curveball” - Bob Simon interviews the Iraqi defector code-named “Curveball” - first identified by 60 MINUTES three years ago - whose false tale of a mobile, biological weapons program was the chief justification for invading Iraq.
Log on http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml?tag=hdr;snav
Monday, March 14, 2011,
8-9 p.m. E/P
National
Geographic Channel
World History and Economics
Middle and High School
“Explorer: Secret History of Gold ” (Do you know where to go for the gold?)
Gold's appeal and value span time and cultures, but there is a little-known secret to the story of gold. Most of the gold mined throughout history remains in circulation today -- even the gold closest to your heart may have dark origins. From the Amazon jungle to the markets of Dubai, this documentary examines the underbelly of the modern gold trade with a treasure hunter and an illegal miner to expose its volatile history.
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/explorer/3822/Overview
Tuesday, March 15, 2011,
9-10p.m. E/P
CNBC Channel
Science and Health
Middle and High School
“60 Minutes on CNBC/ American Health” (treating addicts, the uninsured and aging)
This broadcast contains investigative reports, interviews, profiles, and features stories that have made "60 Minutes" required viewing for millions. Now, CNBC brings viewers the latest on these stories with updates and never before seen footage. “Prescription for Addiction “ is a report on Prometa, a new therapy that is said to break the grip of drug addiction in a simple treatment. Addicts who have tried everything and remained hopelessly hooked say their drug cravings ended almost overnight. “ Medical Tourists” is about Americans, many without health insurance, who are combining vacations in exotic locales like India and Thailand with elective surgeries performed by world-class doctors in state-of-the-art hospitals at Third World prices. “Aging In The 21st Century” is about the graying of 78 million baby boomers is creating a vast marketing opportunity for doctors and pharmacists who claim they can slow down that process. This new multi-billion dollar field is called anti-aging medicine, or age-management medicine.
Log on http://www.cnbc.com/id/40795923
Wednesday, March 16, 2011,
6-7 p.m. E/P
History Channel
Science
Middle and High School
“Modern Marvels: Ice “ (ice above, below and around us)
The solid form of life's precious elixir--has played a key role in fashioning our history and is making its mark as an unusual tool of technology. This documentary explainse how Earth's ice originated and recount how ice age glaciers sculpted North America. Cameras take an inside look at Colorado's National Ice Core Repository to see how ice drilled from Antarctica and Greenland is an invaluable archive of past climate, and at a Canadian research lab experts demonstrate the dynamics and dangers of icebergs. See how Greenland's massive ice sheet may be sliding faster than ever toward the sea. Take a look at how scientists are using Antarctica's ice as a gigantic lens to probe the secrets of the universe and ride aboard everyone's favorite ice resurfacing machine, the Zamboni machine. Other highlights include the search for extraterrestrial ice and a trip inside the studio of a chainsaw-wielding artist as he sculpts a masterpiece. TV-PG
Thursday, March 17, 2011,
7-8 p.m. E/P
Animal Planet Channel
Science and Geography
Middle and High School
“Polar Bear: Spy On the Ice “ (to know polar bears is to love them)
This documentary utilizes spy cameras to take us closer than ever before to one of nature’s largest land dwellers. Using the latest in spy-cam equipment and capturing intimate and never- before-seen images, the program allows viewers to share their lives with polar bears as they roam across shifting sea ice, negotiate glaciers, swim between ice flows and hunt for prey, all while focusing on the charismatic and charming attitude of these giant bears. TV-PG
Log on http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/03/03/60minutes/main20038830.shtml
Friday, March 18, 2011,
7-8 p.m. E/P
History Channel
Science and Geography
Middle and High School
“First Invasion: The War of 1812 “ (the only time a U.S. enemy burned the White House)
Just 30 years after the closing days of the American Revolution, an immature United States faced annihilation by its parent nation. This documentary is a look at the War of 1812, when the mighty British Empire once again waged war against the fledgling US. This largely forgotten war witnessed Washington in flames, inspired the national anthem, allowed the Founding Fathers to step aside for a new generation of common men and women with uncommon courage, and saw America emerge as a world power. TV-PG
Log on http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/1812
Saturday, March 19, 2011,
2-4 p.m. ET, 11 a.m. -1 p.m. PT
TCM- Turner Classic Movie Channel
English and U. S. History
Middle and High School
“Moby Dick“ ( film version of the great American novel)
This movie is an adaptation of Herman Melville's classic about a vengeful sea captain out to catch the whale that maimed him. Cast: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Orson Welles. Dir: John Huston. TV-PG
Info about the movie at http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=17660
Info about the novel at http://www.online-literature.com/melville/mobydick
Friday, March 4, 2011
Media Menu for March 5, 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, March 5, 2011,
6-8 p.m. E/P
Planet Green Channel
Science and Geography
Middle and High School
"Tuna Wranglers " (where food comes from)
This is a broadcast of the initial two episodes of a documentary miniseries about an important food source and where it comes from. Hundreds of miles offshore, a crew of brave men battle the elements and predators for the ultimate catch that could be worth millions of dollars. It takes a certain kind of person to willingly jump into a tuna pen 120 miles offshore and wrestle deadly sharks out with their bare hands. For South Australia's tuna fishermen, though, it's all in a day's work. TV-PG
Sunday, March 6, 2011,
8-10 p.m. E/P
National Geographic Channel
Science and Geography
Middle and High School
“Earth: Making of a Planet ” (earth science)
This documentary covers the history of our planet from its birth out of cosmic rubble to the unique complex of land, sea, atmosphere and life we know now. See how water was transported to Earth's surface inside millions of meteors. Through CGI re-creations, meet the inhabitants of Earth over the ages, from slimy mats of algae to the great dinosaurs and the ancestors of mammals and humans.
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/earth-making-of-a-planet-4920/Overview
Monday, March 7, 2011,
9:30-11 p.m. E/P (check local listings)
PBS
U.S. History
Middle and High School
“DuSable To Obama: Chicago’s Black Metropolis ” (growth of cities)
This documentary traces the history of African Americans in Chicago from the arrival of its first settler, Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, through the historic election of Barack Obama to the U.S. Presidency. Since DuSable established a trading outpost during the 1780s and is considered the “Father of Chicago,” African Americans have had a long history in Chicago. There is the legendary Chicago that emerged from hardship and misfortune on the prairie to attain world-class status. There is also a less known, but remarkable aspect of Chicago’s history – the essential contributions of African Americans to the city’s vitality – covered in four distinct periods: from DuSable to the World Columbian Exposition; Post Reconstruction to the Eve of WWII; WWII to the Civil Rights Movement; and Post Civil Rights Movement to the election of President Obama. Within these sections, this compelling documentary reveals the lives of the celebrated and the unsung—from the establishment of the first black community in the 1840s by freedmen and fugitive slaves to the election of the nation’s first black president. TV-PG
Log on http://pressroom.pbs.org/Home/Programs/d/DUSABLE%20TO%20OBAMA%20CHICAGOS%20BLACK%20METROPOLIS.aspx
Tuesday, March 8, 2011,
9-10 p.m. E/P
CNBC Channel
U.S. History and Economics.
Middle and High School
“60 Minutes on CNBC” (job tips, good and bad)
This program takes viewers a step further into investigative reports, interviews, profiles, and feature stories initially aired by CBS on its "60 Minutes" newsprogram. Here, the CNBC cable channel brings the latest developments in these classic stories with updates and never before seen footage. The reports are on the theme,” The Working Life”. First, “Whose Life Is It Anyway?”: More and more that cigarette, or drink at home, that political candidate you supported, even your eating habits, are coming under the scrutiny of your boss. Second, “Working 24/7” : Is the 40-hour work week history? The digital revolution now enables people to work from just about any location and at nearly every waking hour. Finally, “Endless Vacation”: Where in the world can you find a job with at least 5 weeks’ vacation, a dozen public holidays, and a maximum 35-hour work week? In France.
Log on http://www.cnbc.com/id/40795923
Wednesday, March 9, 2011,
7-8 p.m. E/P
History
Science
Middle and High School
“Modern Marvels: Corrosion &Decomposition ” (chemistry outside the laboratory)
According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, the aging U.S. infrastructure is in danger of collapse. Learn about a company in Missouri that uses a trench-less technology to rebuild corroded sewer pipes from the inside out while engineers at General Motors Proving Grounds lead the battle against corrosive road de-icing salts. See how a bioreactor in Florida turns mountains of garbage methane gas. Finally, discover how the tiny termite is teaching us how to turn agricultural waste into ethanol at a fraction of the current cost. TVPG
Thursday, March 10, 2011,
6-8 p.m. E/P
Planet Green Channel
World History
Middle and High School
“The Seven Wonders Of Egypt” (main sites in ancient Egypt)
This documentary explores key architectural landmarks of ancient Egypt through on-site visits and virtual reality reconstructions to reveal the stories behind its seven wonders and the people they immortalize. Dr. Gaballa Ali Gaballa, from Cairo University, and Charles Van Sicien III, from the Franco-Egyptian Centre, Egypt, among other Egyptologists, discuss the highly advanced construction techniques used to create the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, Karnak Temple Complex, the Temple of Ramses at Abu Simbel, the Sphinx, the Great Pyramid, and the 4,000 steps of repentance along Mount Sinai.
Friday, March 11, 2011,
8-9 p.m.
History Channel
Science and Technology
Middle and High School
“Modern Marvels: Grease” ( the real stuff, not the movie musical version)
In our lifelong battle to fight friction, Grease--in all its forms--is the unsung hero. This documentary takes viewers into places few people ever get to see, to discover the "hidden" uses of one of our most slippery products inside giant machines. We'll also investigate how it's made in a factory in New York, as well as what new advances some are working towards for grease of the future. But in the meantime, we'll witness how it is currently used inside a US Navy aircraft carrier, San Francisco's famous cable cars, elevators and escalators, assembly lines, huge excavators, amusement park rides, and even the Panama Canal. From pig fat to nano-particles... amazing Grease keeps everything rolling along--smooth and fast. TV-PG
Saturday, March 12, 2011,
4-5 p.m. E/P
History Channel
US. History and Geography
Middle and High School
“How the States Got Their Shapes “ (reasons why state borders are where they are)
We are so familiar with the map of United States, but do we know why our states look the way they do? Every shape on the map tells a great story about our past. Why is California bent? To cling on to gold. Why does Oklahoma have a panhandle? Because of shifting borders for slavery. Why does Missouri have a boot? Because of a massive earthquake. This documentary examines how every state is a puzzle piece ultimately revealing the unique geography, political and social history of America. TV-PG
Saturday, March 5, 2011,
6-8 p.m. E/P
Planet Green Channel
Science and Geography
Middle and High School
"Tuna Wranglers " (where food comes from)
This is a broadcast of the initial two episodes of a documentary miniseries about an important food source and where it comes from. Hundreds of miles offshore, a crew of brave men battle the elements and predators for the ultimate catch that could be worth millions of dollars. It takes a certain kind of person to willingly jump into a tuna pen 120 miles offshore and wrestle deadly sharks out with their bare hands. For South Australia's tuna fishermen, though, it's all in a day's work. TV-PG
Sunday, March 6, 2011,
8-10 p.m. E/P
National Geographic Channel
Science and Geography
Middle and High School
“Earth: Making of a Planet ” (earth science)
This documentary covers the history of our planet from its birth out of cosmic rubble to the unique complex of land, sea, atmosphere and life we know now. See how water was transported to Earth's surface inside millions of meteors. Through CGI re-creations, meet the inhabitants of Earth over the ages, from slimy mats of algae to the great dinosaurs and the ancestors of mammals and humans.
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/earth-making-of-a-planet-4920/Overview
Monday, March 7, 2011,
9:30-11 p.m. E/P (check local listings)
PBS
U.S. History
Middle and High School
“DuSable To Obama: Chicago’s Black Metropolis ” (growth of cities)
This documentary traces the history of African Americans in Chicago from the arrival of its first settler, Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, through the historic election of Barack Obama to the U.S. Presidency. Since DuSable established a trading outpost during the 1780s and is considered the “Father of Chicago,” African Americans have had a long history in Chicago. There is the legendary Chicago that emerged from hardship and misfortune on the prairie to attain world-class status. There is also a less known, but remarkable aspect of Chicago’s history – the essential contributions of African Americans to the city’s vitality – covered in four distinct periods: from DuSable to the World Columbian Exposition; Post Reconstruction to the Eve of WWII; WWII to the Civil Rights Movement; and Post Civil Rights Movement to the election of President Obama. Within these sections, this compelling documentary reveals the lives of the celebrated and the unsung—from the establishment of the first black community in the 1840s by freedmen and fugitive slaves to the election of the nation’s first black president. TV-PG
Log on http://pressroom.pbs.org/Home/Programs/d/DUSABLE%20TO%20OBAMA%20CHICAGOS%20BLACK%20METROPOLIS.aspx
Tuesday, March 8, 2011,
9-10 p.m. E/P
CNBC Channel
U.S. History and Economics.
Middle and High School
“60 Minutes on CNBC” (job tips, good and bad)
This program takes viewers a step further into investigative reports, interviews, profiles, and feature stories initially aired by CBS on its "60 Minutes" newsprogram. Here, the CNBC cable channel brings the latest developments in these classic stories with updates and never before seen footage. The reports are on the theme,” The Working Life”. First, “Whose Life Is It Anyway?”: More and more that cigarette, or drink at home, that political candidate you supported, even your eating habits, are coming under the scrutiny of your boss. Second, “Working 24/7” : Is the 40-hour work week history? The digital revolution now enables people to work from just about any location and at nearly every waking hour. Finally, “Endless Vacation”: Where in the world can you find a job with at least 5 weeks’ vacation, a dozen public holidays, and a maximum 35-hour work week? In France.
Log on http://www.cnbc.com/id/40795923
Wednesday, March 9, 2011,
7-8 p.m. E/P
History
Science
Middle and High School
“Modern Marvels: Corrosion &Decomposition ” (chemistry outside the laboratory)
According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, the aging U.S. infrastructure is in danger of collapse. Learn about a company in Missouri that uses a trench-less technology to rebuild corroded sewer pipes from the inside out while engineers at General Motors Proving Grounds lead the battle against corrosive road de-icing salts. See how a bioreactor in Florida turns mountains of garbage methane gas. Finally, discover how the tiny termite is teaching us how to turn agricultural waste into ethanol at a fraction of the current cost. TVPG
Thursday, March 10, 2011,
6-8 p.m. E/P
Planet Green Channel
World History
Middle and High School
“The Seven Wonders Of Egypt” (main sites in ancient Egypt)
This documentary explores key architectural landmarks of ancient Egypt through on-site visits and virtual reality reconstructions to reveal the stories behind its seven wonders and the people they immortalize. Dr. Gaballa Ali Gaballa, from Cairo University, and Charles Van Sicien III, from the Franco-Egyptian Centre, Egypt, among other Egyptologists, discuss the highly advanced construction techniques used to create the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, Karnak Temple Complex, the Temple of Ramses at Abu Simbel, the Sphinx, the Great Pyramid, and the 4,000 steps of repentance along Mount Sinai.
Friday, March 11, 2011,
8-9 p.m.
History Channel
Science and Technology
Middle and High School
“Modern Marvels: Grease” ( the real stuff, not the movie musical version)
In our lifelong battle to fight friction, Grease--in all its forms--is the unsung hero. This documentary takes viewers into places few people ever get to see, to discover the "hidden" uses of one of our most slippery products inside giant machines. We'll also investigate how it's made in a factory in New York, as well as what new advances some are working towards for grease of the future. But in the meantime, we'll witness how it is currently used inside a US Navy aircraft carrier, San Francisco's famous cable cars, elevators and escalators, assembly lines, huge excavators, amusement park rides, and even the Panama Canal. From pig fat to nano-particles... amazing Grease keeps everything rolling along--smooth and fast. TV-PG
Saturday, March 12, 2011,
4-5 p.m. E/P
History Channel
US. History and Geography
Middle and High School
“How the States Got Their Shapes “ (reasons why state borders are where they are)
We are so familiar with the map of United States, but do we know why our states look the way they do? Every shape on the map tells a great story about our past. Why is California bent? To cling on to gold. Why does Oklahoma have a panhandle? Because of shifting borders for slavery. Why does Missouri have a boot? Because of a massive earthquake. This documentary examines how every state is a puzzle piece ultimately revealing the unique geography, political and social history of America. TV-PG
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Media Menu for February 26, 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, February 26, 2011,
8-10 p.m. E/P
History Channel
U.S. History
Middle and High School
“It's Good to be President " (behind the scenes at the White House)
You may think you know the president, but do you know what it's like to be the President? This documentary report ranges from the mundane tasks and the oddities, the perks and perils of being the most powerful man in the world. It reveals hitherto secret details of the President's every-day life inside the White House. Featuring interviews with past presidents, rarely seen recordings, and home movies, the program explores and exposes the day-to-day lives of our Commanders in Chief. Get a fresh perspective on the men you thought you knew. A look that trades everyday politics for their everyman side. TV - PG
Sunday, February 27, 2011,
7-8 p.m. E/P
CBS
Economics and World History
Middle and High School
”60 Minutes” (U.S. crooks and foreign spies)
This newsmagazine presents a special hour with two stories featuring hidden cameras that capture conmen at work. “21st CENTURY SNAKE OIL” –is an expose’ of medical conmen who prey on dying victims by using pitches that capitalize on the promise of stem cells to cure almost any disease. “STEALING AMERICA’S SECRETS” - CBS has obtained an FBI videotape showing a Defense Department employee selling secrets to a Chinese spy that offers a rare glimpse into the secretive world of espionage and illustrates how China’s spying may pose the biggest espionage threat to the U.S.
Log on http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml?tag=hdr;snav#ixzz1EC6FLXtU
Monday, February 28, 2011,
9-10 p.m. E/P
PBS
U.S. History and Economics
Middle and High School
"AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Triangle Fire” (tragedy and workplace safety laws)
This is a documentary about events on March 25, 1911, when a fire broke out in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York’s Greenwich Village. The blaze ripped through the congested loft; huge piles of trimmings fed the flames. Petrified workers desperately tried to make their way downstairs, but the factory owners kept the doors on the ninth floor locked and the woefully inadequate fire escape soon crumpled. Hundreds of horrified on-lookers arrived just in time to see young men and women jumping from the windows. By the time the fire had burned itself out, 146 people were dead. Less than two years earlier, the workers of the factory had been leaders in an industry-wide strike to protest dismal wages and dangerous working conditions. Despite unlikely support from some of the wealthiest women in the city, including Anne Morgan, most of the workers returned to their shops without having their demands met. It took the tragedy of the fire and the ensuing public outrage to force government action. The landmark legislation that followed gave New Yorkers the most comprehensive workplace safety laws in the country. TV- 14
Log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/triangle
Tuesday, March 1, 2011,
9:00-10:00 p.m. E/P
PBS
U.S. History and Economics
Middle and High School
"FRONTLINE: College, Inc.” (paying for a college degree)
This documentary investigates how a new breed of for-profit universities are transforming the way we think about college in America. Higher education is a $400 billion industry fueled by taxpayer money. One of the fastest-growing — and most controversial — sectors of the industry is the for-profit colleges and universities. Unlike traditional colleges that raise money from wealthy alumni and other donors, many for-profit schools sell shares to investors on Wall Street. But what are students getting out of the deal? Critics say a worthless degree and a mountain of debt. Proponents insist they’re innovators, widening access to education. The program follows the money to uncover how for-profit universities are transforming the way we think about college in America.
Log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/collegeinc/etc/synopsis.html
Wednesday, March 2, 2011,
9:00-10:00 p.m. E/P
CNBC
U.S. History and Economics
Middle and High School
"Cigarette Wars" (healthy profits from unhealthy products)
In this documentary, Correspondent Brian A. Shactman reports on an industry that continues to thrive despite all we know about the dangers of smoking. 50 million Americans, and nearly a billion people overseas, still light up every day. And as cigarette taxes continue to skyrocket in the United States, driving the price up to as much as $14 per pack, a crime wave is booming, with black market profiteers cheating the U.S. government out of $5 billion in cigarette tax dollars each year.
We follow American tobacco farmers as they endure one of the worst growing seasons in four decades, facing record drought and increased pressure from the anti-tobacco movement. Increasingly marginalized, these growers refuse to give up or give in, trading their overalls for suits and traveling overseas to sell American tobacco in emerging markets. Their efforts, and those of the tobacco industry, to sell their product in places like China, India, and Eastern Europe, have prompted accusations that they are exporting a public health crisis.
Log on http://www.cnbc.com/id/41644550/?__source=vty|cigarettewars|&par=vty
Thursday, March 3, 2011,
8-9 p.m. E/P
National Geographic Channel
Science and Geography
Middle and High School
”Naked Science: Surviving Ancient Alaska” (ancient hunter-gatherers)
Melting glaciers have exposed perfectly preserved human remains and prehistoric weapons in Alaska. Who were these ancient people, and how did they survive the harsh Alaskan wilderness? This documentary shows archaeologists in Alaska who have uncovered startling evidence of ancient hunter-gatherers who colonized North America some 14,000 years ago. At Denali National Park, excavators found stone tools, weapons, bone fragments and hundreds of artifacts. Then, in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, melting glaciers have exposed perfectly preserved human remains and prehistoric weapons. Who were these ancient people, and how did they survive the harsh Alaskan wilderness?
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/naked-science/4233/Overview
Friday, March 4, 2011,
6-7 p.m. E/P
History Channel
Science
Middle and High School
"Modern Marvels: Gas Tech " (chemistry)
Gas--it makes a balloon go up, cooks our food, and fills our lungs. But this invisible state of matter does far more, and has a very visible impact on the world. We follow natural gas from well tip to stove top and trace its use from 3rd century BC Chinese salt producers to modern appliances. Next, we investigate the most plentiful gas in the universe--hydrogen--which may also prove to be the most powerful. We also experience the cryogenic world of industrial gasses--what they do and where they come from--as we travel to the British Oxygen Company's Braddock Air Separation Plant to see how they freeze millions of tons of oxygen and nitrogen. And at the Bush Dome Helium Reserve in Texas, we learn why the US government sits atop 36-billion cubic feet of the stuff. Finally, we look inside the colorful world of gas and neon lights. So lay back, breathe deep, and count backwards from 10. TV-PG
Friday, March 4, 2011,
9-10 p.m. ET. 6-7 p. PT
CNBC
Economics and U.S. History
Middle and High School
"The Truth About Shoplifting" (what thieves cost you)
Every single day in North America, there are more than 600,000 shoplifting incidents. Eighty percent of us have stolen at least once in our lives. One out of every 10 of us shoplifts often. And now, organized crime has discovered that it’s a low risk way to turn a handsome profit. The truth is... stealing from stores is a big part of our consumer culture. And it’s a crime you pay for every time you step up to the cash register. This documentary examines the rise in retail crime and how the consumers’ quest for the lowest discount price fuels the market for stolen merchandise. Featuring surprising security camera footage, the latest crime-fighting technology and interviews from both sides of the law, this documentary investigates why people steal, who is doing the stealing, what others are doing to fight it, and how retail crime affects us all.
Saturday, March 5, 2011,
6-8 p.m. E/P
Planet Green Channel
Science and Geography
Middle and High School
"Tuna Wranglers " (where food comes from)
This a broadcast of the initial two episodes of a documentary miniseries about an important food source and where it comes from. Hundreds of miles offshore, a crew of brave men battle the elements and predators for the ultimate catch that could be worth millions of dollars. It takes a certain kind of person to willingly jump into a tuna pen 120 miles offshore and wrestle deadly sharks out with their bare hands. For South Australia's tuna fishermen, though, it's all in a day's work. TV-PG
Saturday, February 26, 2011,
8-10 p.m. E/P
History Channel
U.S. History
Middle and High School
“It's Good to be President " (behind the scenes at the White House)
You may think you know the president, but do you know what it's like to be the President? This documentary report ranges from the mundane tasks and the oddities, the perks and perils of being the most powerful man in the world. It reveals hitherto secret details of the President's every-day life inside the White House. Featuring interviews with past presidents, rarely seen recordings, and home movies, the program explores and exposes the day-to-day lives of our Commanders in Chief. Get a fresh perspective on the men you thought you knew. A look that trades everyday politics for their everyman side. TV - PG
Sunday, February 27, 2011,
7-8 p.m. E/P
CBS
Economics and World History
Middle and High School
”60 Minutes” (U.S. crooks and foreign spies)
This newsmagazine presents a special hour with two stories featuring hidden cameras that capture conmen at work. “21st CENTURY SNAKE OIL” –is an expose’ of medical conmen who prey on dying victims by using pitches that capitalize on the promise of stem cells to cure almost any disease. “STEALING AMERICA’S SECRETS” - CBS has obtained an FBI videotape showing a Defense Department employee selling secrets to a Chinese spy that offers a rare glimpse into the secretive world of espionage and illustrates how China’s spying may pose the biggest espionage threat to the U.S.
Log on http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml?tag=hdr;snav#ixzz1EC6FLXtU
Monday, February 28, 2011,
9-10 p.m. E/P
PBS
U.S. History and Economics
Middle and High School
"AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Triangle Fire” (tragedy and workplace safety laws)
This is a documentary about events on March 25, 1911, when a fire broke out in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York’s Greenwich Village. The blaze ripped through the congested loft; huge piles of trimmings fed the flames. Petrified workers desperately tried to make their way downstairs, but the factory owners kept the doors on the ninth floor locked and the woefully inadequate fire escape soon crumpled. Hundreds of horrified on-lookers arrived just in time to see young men and women jumping from the windows. By the time the fire had burned itself out, 146 people were dead. Less than two years earlier, the workers of the factory had been leaders in an industry-wide strike to protest dismal wages and dangerous working conditions. Despite unlikely support from some of the wealthiest women in the city, including Anne Morgan, most of the workers returned to their shops without having their demands met. It took the tragedy of the fire and the ensuing public outrage to force government action. The landmark legislation that followed gave New Yorkers the most comprehensive workplace safety laws in the country. TV- 14
Log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/triangle
Tuesday, March 1, 2011,
9:00-10:00 p.m. E/P
PBS
U.S. History and Economics
Middle and High School
"FRONTLINE: College, Inc.” (paying for a college degree)
This documentary investigates how a new breed of for-profit universities are transforming the way we think about college in America. Higher education is a $400 billion industry fueled by taxpayer money. One of the fastest-growing — and most controversial — sectors of the industry is the for-profit colleges and universities. Unlike traditional colleges that raise money from wealthy alumni and other donors, many for-profit schools sell shares to investors on Wall Street. But what are students getting out of the deal? Critics say a worthless degree and a mountain of debt. Proponents insist they’re innovators, widening access to education. The program follows the money to uncover how for-profit universities are transforming the way we think about college in America.
Log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/collegeinc/etc/synopsis.html
Wednesday, March 2, 2011,
9:00-10:00 p.m. E/P
CNBC
U.S. History and Economics
Middle and High School
"Cigarette Wars" (healthy profits from unhealthy products)
In this documentary, Correspondent Brian A. Shactman reports on an industry that continues to thrive despite all we know about the dangers of smoking. 50 million Americans, and nearly a billion people overseas, still light up every day. And as cigarette taxes continue to skyrocket in the United States, driving the price up to as much as $14 per pack, a crime wave is booming, with black market profiteers cheating the U.S. government out of $5 billion in cigarette tax dollars each year.
We follow American tobacco farmers as they endure one of the worst growing seasons in four decades, facing record drought and increased pressure from the anti-tobacco movement. Increasingly marginalized, these growers refuse to give up or give in, trading their overalls for suits and traveling overseas to sell American tobacco in emerging markets. Their efforts, and those of the tobacco industry, to sell their product in places like China, India, and Eastern Europe, have prompted accusations that they are exporting a public health crisis.
Log on http://www.cnbc.com/id/41644550/?__source=vty|cigarettewars|&par=vty
Thursday, March 3, 2011,
8-9 p.m. E/P
National Geographic Channel
Science and Geography
Middle and High School
”Naked Science: Surviving Ancient Alaska” (ancient hunter-gatherers)
Melting glaciers have exposed perfectly preserved human remains and prehistoric weapons in Alaska. Who were these ancient people, and how did they survive the harsh Alaskan wilderness? This documentary shows archaeologists in Alaska who have uncovered startling evidence of ancient hunter-gatherers who colonized North America some 14,000 years ago. At Denali National Park, excavators found stone tools, weapons, bone fragments and hundreds of artifacts. Then, in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, melting glaciers have exposed perfectly preserved human remains and prehistoric weapons. Who were these ancient people, and how did they survive the harsh Alaskan wilderness?
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/naked-science/4233/Overview
Friday, March 4, 2011,
6-7 p.m. E/P
History Channel
Science
Middle and High School
"Modern Marvels: Gas Tech " (chemistry)
Gas--it makes a balloon go up, cooks our food, and fills our lungs. But this invisible state of matter does far more, and has a very visible impact on the world. We follow natural gas from well tip to stove top and trace its use from 3rd century BC Chinese salt producers to modern appliances. Next, we investigate the most plentiful gas in the universe--hydrogen--which may also prove to be the most powerful. We also experience the cryogenic world of industrial gasses--what they do and where they come from--as we travel to the British Oxygen Company's Braddock Air Separation Plant to see how they freeze millions of tons of oxygen and nitrogen. And at the Bush Dome Helium Reserve in Texas, we learn why the US government sits atop 36-billion cubic feet of the stuff. Finally, we look inside the colorful world of gas and neon lights. So lay back, breathe deep, and count backwards from 10. TV-PG
Friday, March 4, 2011,
9-10 p.m. ET. 6-7 p. PT
CNBC
Economics and U.S. History
Middle and High School
"The Truth About Shoplifting" (what thieves cost you)
Every single day in North America, there are more than 600,000 shoplifting incidents. Eighty percent of us have stolen at least once in our lives. One out of every 10 of us shoplifts often. And now, organized crime has discovered that it’s a low risk way to turn a handsome profit. The truth is... stealing from stores is a big part of our consumer culture. And it’s a crime you pay for every time you step up to the cash register. This documentary examines the rise in retail crime and how the consumers’ quest for the lowest discount price fuels the market for stolen merchandise. Featuring surprising security camera footage, the latest crime-fighting technology and interviews from both sides of the law, this documentary investigates why people steal, who is doing the stealing, what others are doing to fight it, and how retail crime affects us all.
Saturday, March 5, 2011,
6-8 p.m. E/P
Planet Green Channel
Science and Geography
Middle and High School
"Tuna Wranglers " (where food comes from)
This a broadcast of the initial two episodes of a documentary miniseries about an important food source and where it comes from. Hundreds of miles offshore, a crew of brave men battle the elements and predators for the ultimate catch that could be worth millions of dollars. It takes a certain kind of person to willingly jump into a tuna pen 120 miles offshore and wrestle deadly sharks out with their bare hands. For South Australia's tuna fishermen, though, it's all in a day's work. TV-PG
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Media Menu for February 19, 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, February 19, 2011,
5:30-8 p.m. ET, 3:30 – 5 p.m. PT
TCM- Turner Classic Movie Channel
U.S. and World History
Elementary, Middle and High School
” Sergeant York " (American hero in WWI)
This Oscar-winning movie tells the true story of the farm boy who made the transition from religious pacifist to World War I hero. Cast: Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Director: Howard Hawks. On the eve of American involvement in WWII, the final scenes were being filmed at the Warner Brothers studio lot for one of the greatest war film biographies. It took many years to bring to the screen this account of America's most famous and honored war heroes, resulting in a film which would boost morale of an American public faced with the prospect of worldwide changes. TV-G
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/naked-science/4284/Overview
Sunday, February 20, 2011,
7-8 pm ET/PT
CBS
U.S. and World History
Middle and High School
”60 minutes” (Tunisia, Sen. Scott Brown, “The King’s Speech”)
In the first story in this newsmagazine, “The Spark”, Bob Simon reports from Tunisia, where protests against the repressive government not only toppled its autocratic ruler, but sparked the uprising in Egypt that forced President Hosni Mubarak to resign. In the second story, “Against All Odds”, Massachusetts senator Scott Brown describes his traumatic childhood, including revelations of sexual and physical abuse. Lesley Stahl reports. Lastly, in a story about the movie “The King’s Speech”, reporter Scott Pelley talks to its starring actor, Colin Firth, and reports on the historic find in an attic that helped make the “The King’s Speech” an Oscar favorite.
Log on http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml?tag=hdr;snav
Monday, February 21, 2011,
9:00-11:00 p.m. ET
PBS
U.S. and World History
Elementary, Middle and High School
” AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Jimmy Carter" (profile of President Carter)
Jimmy Carter is the protagonist of one of the most dramatic resurrections in American political history transforming his reputation as failed president to that of a successful diplomat and humanitarian. Jimmy Carter's story is one of the greatest dramas in American politics. In 1980, he was overwhelmingly voted out of office in a humiliating defeat. Over the subsequent two decades, he became one of the most admired statesmen and humanitarians in America and the world. This documentary traces the ascent of the ambitious farm boy from Georgia to the White House; the nature of Carter's political leadership in the context of the turbulent 1970s; the internal conflicts with his own Christian religion; the role of his confidant and advisor, wife Roslynn, and his eventual emergence as a world politician.
Log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/carter
Monday, February 21, 2011,
10-11 pm ET/PT
MSNBC Channel
U.S. and World History
Middle and High School
” President Of The World: The Bill Clinton Phenomenon" (interview with President Clinton)
Since President Clinton left office in January 2001, he’s taken on a new and very successful role as an international humanitarian—his Clinton Global Initiative, Clinton Health Access Initiative, the William J. Clinton Foundation and countless other worthy efforts have made him a hero to peoples across the globe. Clinton’s innate talent for diplomacy gained him international recognition in 2009 when he aided in the release of two imprisoned American journalists from North Korea. In the last year alone, he’s provided invaluable political support to President Obama, hitting the campaign trail for countless Democratic candidates leading up to the November 2010 midterm elections. In “President of the World: The Bill Clinton Phenomenon,” “Hardball” host Chris Matthews managed to spend a whirlwind week with Bill Clinton—hopping from the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City to Ireland, where Matthews sat down for a one-on-one interview with the former president. In addition, the hour includes intimate interviews with many of Clinton’s close friends and colleagues, including Tony Blair, Terry McAuliffe, John Podesta, Mary Steenburgen and Kevin Spacey.
Log on http://www.nbcumv.com/mediavillage/networks/msnbc/pressreleases?pr=contents/press-releases/2011/01/31/presidentofthew1296501542202.xml
Tuesday, February 22, 2011,
9:00-10:00 p.m. ET
PBS
World History
Middle and High School
”FRONTLINE: Revolution in Cairo” (youth in revolt)
FRONTLINE dispatches teams to Cairo, going inside the youth movement that helped light the fire on the streets. We follow the “April 6th” group, which two years ago began making a bold use of the Internet for their underground resistance — tactics that led to jail and torture for many of their leaders. Now, starting with the “Day of Rage,” we witness those same leaders plot strategy and head into “Liberation Square” to try to bring down President Mubarak. Also in this hour, veteran Middle East correspondent Charles Sennott of GlobalPost lands in Cairo for this program to take a hard look at Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood — the most well-organized and powerful of the country’s opposition groups — as a new fight for power in Egypt begins to takes shape.
Log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/revolution-in-cairo/?utm_campaign=homepage&utm_medium=proglist&utm_source=proglist
Wednesday, February 23, 2011,
8-9 p.m. E/P
PBS
Science
Middle and High School
” NOVA scienceNOW: What’s the Next Big Thing?” (cutting-edge science developments)
In this episode of NOVA scienceNOW, come face to face with social robots that understand human feelings, carry on conversations, even make jokes. Then travel to Haiti, where geologists investigate the 2010 earthquake not long after it struck for clues to how to better forecast future quakes. Afterwards, join engineers at General Motors who are testing tiny, two-wheeled cars called EN-Vs, which one day might drive themselves through city streets. Learn about proposals for making our outdated electric grid "smart." And meet Nebraska native Jay Keasling, a pioneer in synthetic biology who shares his work on developing "designer" microbes that produce biofuels and medicines.
Log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/what-is-the-next-big-thing.html
Thursday, February 24, 2011,
7-8 p.m. ET, 4-5 p.m. PT
Natural Geographic
Channel
Science and
Geography
Elementary, Middle and High School
” Naked Science: Birth of the Grand Canyon” (earth science)
The Grand Canyon: It’s one of the most famous natural wonders of the world, yet little is known about how it came to be — and even less is agreed upon. NGC experts investigate the diverse theories about the canyon’s age, formation and iconic rock layers. Join us as we peel apart the mysteries of the powerful forces that, even today, continue to incise the Grand Canyon.
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/naked-science/6114/Overview
Thursday, February 24, 2011,
9-10:30 p.m. E/P
HBO
U.S. History
Elementary, Middle and High School
” Thurgood” (the life of civil rights pioneer and Supreme Court justice)
This is a film of the one-man show based on the life of the late Civil Rights great and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall starring Tony winner Laurence Fishburne. Filmed in front of a live audience at the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater in Washington, D.C., the play was written by Academy Award and Emmy Award winner George Stevens, Jr.; directed by Emmy Award winner Michael Stevens. The form of the play is a present-tense narration revisiting the turning points in Marshall’s life and career as he remembers them. Recalling childhood stories of his family and home life in Baltimore, to his college days in North Carolina as an aspiring lawyer, Marshall recollects his triumphs over adversity to pursue a successful career in the judicial system fighting for human rights. Establishing benchmarks in Civil Rights advancement, Marshall tried the historic case of Brown vs. Board of Education before the Supreme Court, successfully challenging the unconstitutional segregation of black and white students in public schools. His achievements eventually led him to become the first African-American to serve as a Supreme Court Justice.
Log on http://www.hbo.com/#/movies/thurgood/synopsis.html
Friday, February 25, 2011,
10-11 p.m. ET, 7-8 p.m. PT
CNBC
Science and Economics
Middle and High School
”Surviving the Future" (good and bad news about the future)
What will life be like a hundred years from now? "Surviving the Future" explores the reality behind the most extreme predictions. Astonishing and provocative, this one-hour documentary examines why some predictions come true while others fade into obscurity, and concedes that, however fraught and inexact they may be, the effort to predict the future has a powerful hold on us. After all, human life and the life of the planet depend on it.
Log on http://www.cnbc.com/id/15837856
Saturday, February 26, 2011,
8-10 p.m. E/P
History Channel
U.S. History
Middle and High School
“It's Good to be President" (behind the scenes at the White House)
You may think you know the president, but do you know what it's like to be the President? This documentary report ranges from the mundane tasks and the oddities, the perks and perils of being the most powerful man in the world. It reveals hitherto secret details of the President's every-day life inside the White House. Featuring interviews with past presidents, rarely seen recordings, and home movies, the program explores and exposes the day-to-day lives of our Commanders in Chief. Get a fresh perspective on the men you thought you knew. A look that trades everyday politics for their everyman side. TV - PG
Saturday, February 19, 2011,
5:30-8 p.m. ET, 3:30 – 5 p.m. PT
TCM- Turner Classic Movie Channel
U.S. and World History
Elementary, Middle and High School
” Sergeant York " (American hero in WWI)
This Oscar-winning movie tells the true story of the farm boy who made the transition from religious pacifist to World War I hero. Cast: Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Director: Howard Hawks. On the eve of American involvement in WWII, the final scenes were being filmed at the Warner Brothers studio lot for one of the greatest war film biographies. It took many years to bring to the screen this account of America's most famous and honored war heroes, resulting in a film which would boost morale of an American public faced with the prospect of worldwide changes. TV-G
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/naked-science/4284/Overview
Sunday, February 20, 2011,
7-8 pm ET/PT
CBS
U.S. and World History
Middle and High School
”60 minutes” (Tunisia, Sen. Scott Brown, “The King’s Speech”)
In the first story in this newsmagazine, “The Spark”, Bob Simon reports from Tunisia, where protests against the repressive government not only toppled its autocratic ruler, but sparked the uprising in Egypt that forced President Hosni Mubarak to resign. In the second story, “Against All Odds”, Massachusetts senator Scott Brown describes his traumatic childhood, including revelations of sexual and physical abuse. Lesley Stahl reports. Lastly, in a story about the movie “The King’s Speech”, reporter Scott Pelley talks to its starring actor, Colin Firth, and reports on the historic find in an attic that helped make the “The King’s Speech” an Oscar favorite.
Log on http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml?tag=hdr;snav
Monday, February 21, 2011,
9:00-11:00 p.m. ET
PBS
U.S. and World History
Elementary, Middle and High School
” AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Jimmy Carter" (profile of President Carter)
Jimmy Carter is the protagonist of one of the most dramatic resurrections in American political history transforming his reputation as failed president to that of a successful diplomat and humanitarian. Jimmy Carter's story is one of the greatest dramas in American politics. In 1980, he was overwhelmingly voted out of office in a humiliating defeat. Over the subsequent two decades, he became one of the most admired statesmen and humanitarians in America and the world. This documentary traces the ascent of the ambitious farm boy from Georgia to the White House; the nature of Carter's political leadership in the context of the turbulent 1970s; the internal conflicts with his own Christian religion; the role of his confidant and advisor, wife Roslynn, and his eventual emergence as a world politician.
Log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/carter
Monday, February 21, 2011,
10-11 pm ET/PT
MSNBC Channel
U.S. and World History
Middle and High School
” President Of The World: The Bill Clinton Phenomenon" (interview with President Clinton)
Since President Clinton left office in January 2001, he’s taken on a new and very successful role as an international humanitarian—his Clinton Global Initiative, Clinton Health Access Initiative, the William J. Clinton Foundation and countless other worthy efforts have made him a hero to peoples across the globe. Clinton’s innate talent for diplomacy gained him international recognition in 2009 when he aided in the release of two imprisoned American journalists from North Korea. In the last year alone, he’s provided invaluable political support to President Obama, hitting the campaign trail for countless Democratic candidates leading up to the November 2010 midterm elections. In “President of the World: The Bill Clinton Phenomenon,” “Hardball” host Chris Matthews managed to spend a whirlwind week with Bill Clinton—hopping from the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City to Ireland, where Matthews sat down for a one-on-one interview with the former president. In addition, the hour includes intimate interviews with many of Clinton’s close friends and colleagues, including Tony Blair, Terry McAuliffe, John Podesta, Mary Steenburgen and Kevin Spacey.
Log on http://www.nbcumv.com/mediavillage/networks/msnbc/pressreleases?pr=contents/press-releases/2011/01/31/presidentofthew1296501542202.xml
Tuesday, February 22, 2011,
9:00-10:00 p.m. ET
PBS
World History
Middle and High School
”FRONTLINE: Revolution in Cairo” (youth in revolt)
FRONTLINE dispatches teams to Cairo, going inside the youth movement that helped light the fire on the streets. We follow the “April 6th” group, which two years ago began making a bold use of the Internet for their underground resistance — tactics that led to jail and torture for many of their leaders. Now, starting with the “Day of Rage,” we witness those same leaders plot strategy and head into “Liberation Square” to try to bring down President Mubarak. Also in this hour, veteran Middle East correspondent Charles Sennott of GlobalPost lands in Cairo for this program to take a hard look at Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood — the most well-organized and powerful of the country’s opposition groups — as a new fight for power in Egypt begins to takes shape.
Log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/revolution-in-cairo/?utm_campaign=homepage&utm_medium=proglist&utm_source=proglist
Wednesday, February 23, 2011,
8-9 p.m. E/P
PBS
Science
Middle and High School
” NOVA scienceNOW: What’s the Next Big Thing?” (cutting-edge science developments)
In this episode of NOVA scienceNOW, come face to face with social robots that understand human feelings, carry on conversations, even make jokes. Then travel to Haiti, where geologists investigate the 2010 earthquake not long after it struck for clues to how to better forecast future quakes. Afterwards, join engineers at General Motors who are testing tiny, two-wheeled cars called EN-Vs, which one day might drive themselves through city streets. Learn about proposals for making our outdated electric grid "smart." And meet Nebraska native Jay Keasling, a pioneer in synthetic biology who shares his work on developing "designer" microbes that produce biofuels and medicines.
Log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/what-is-the-next-big-thing.html
Thursday, February 24, 2011,
7-8 p.m. ET, 4-5 p.m. PT
Natural Geographic
Channel
Science and
Geography
Elementary, Middle and High School
” Naked Science: Birth of the Grand Canyon” (earth science)
The Grand Canyon: It’s one of the most famous natural wonders of the world, yet little is known about how it came to be — and even less is agreed upon. NGC experts investigate the diverse theories about the canyon’s age, formation and iconic rock layers. Join us as we peel apart the mysteries of the powerful forces that, even today, continue to incise the Grand Canyon.
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/naked-science/6114/Overview
Thursday, February 24, 2011,
9-10:30 p.m. E/P
HBO
U.S. History
Elementary, Middle and High School
” Thurgood” (the life of civil rights pioneer and Supreme Court justice)
This is a film of the one-man show based on the life of the late Civil Rights great and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall starring Tony winner Laurence Fishburne. Filmed in front of a live audience at the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater in Washington, D.C., the play was written by Academy Award and Emmy Award winner George Stevens, Jr.; directed by Emmy Award winner Michael Stevens. The form of the play is a present-tense narration revisiting the turning points in Marshall’s life and career as he remembers them. Recalling childhood stories of his family and home life in Baltimore, to his college days in North Carolina as an aspiring lawyer, Marshall recollects his triumphs over adversity to pursue a successful career in the judicial system fighting for human rights. Establishing benchmarks in Civil Rights advancement, Marshall tried the historic case of Brown vs. Board of Education before the Supreme Court, successfully challenging the unconstitutional segregation of black and white students in public schools. His achievements eventually led him to become the first African-American to serve as a Supreme Court Justice.
Log on http://www.hbo.com/#/movies/thurgood/synopsis.html
Friday, February 25, 2011,
10-11 p.m. ET, 7-8 p.m. PT
CNBC
Science and Economics
Middle and High School
”Surviving the Future" (good and bad news about the future)
What will life be like a hundred years from now? "Surviving the Future" explores the reality behind the most extreme predictions. Astonishing and provocative, this one-hour documentary examines why some predictions come true while others fade into obscurity, and concedes that, however fraught and inexact they may be, the effort to predict the future has a powerful hold on us. After all, human life and the life of the planet depend on it.
Log on http://www.cnbc.com/id/15837856
Saturday, February 26, 2011,
8-10 p.m. E/P
History Channel
U.S. History
Middle and High School
“It's Good to be President" (behind the scenes at the White House)
You may think you know the president, but do you know what it's like to be the President? This documentary report ranges from the mundane tasks and the oddities, the perks and perils of being the most powerful man in the world. It reveals hitherto secret details of the President's every-day life inside the White House. Featuring interviews with past presidents, rarely seen recordings, and home movies, the program explores and exposes the day-to-day lives of our Commanders in Chief. Get a fresh perspective on the men you thought you knew. A look that trades everyday politics for their everyman side. TV - PG
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Media Menu for February 12, 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, February 12, 2011,
10 a.m. – 2 a.m. ET, 7-10 p.m. PT
TCM- Turner Classic Movie Channel
U.S. History
Middle and High School
“Gone With the Wind”
This Oscar-winning movie provides an ideas of what life and the issues were before, during and after the Civil War. Viewers follow the story of a fictional family, the O'Hara’s, one of the most prominent and wealthy families in Georgia and their plantation Tara which is often host to the region's biggest social events. Among the O'Hara children, Scarlett is the most headstrong, vain and impetuous of three daughters. She has her choice of many suitors but becomes intent on marrying Ashley Wilkes, a sensitive intellectual. When the Civil War erupts and brings devastation and poverty to the O'Hara family, Scarlett becomes the one who fights the hardest to preserve her family's beloved Tara. Through the roughest period of the Reconstruction, Scarlett struggles to maintain ownership of her estate while resisting and eventually succumbing to her most ardent suitor, Rhett Butler, who matches her in stubborn determination . TV-G
Log on http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=414427
Sunday, February 13, 2011,
9-9:30 p.m. E/P
Nickelodeon Channel
U.S. History
Elementary, Middle and High School
Nick news with Linda Ellerbee: Beyond I Have A Dream”
In 1963, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said he had a dream of racial equality. But Dr. King had more than one dream, and his message went well beyond a plea for racial equality. In recognition of Black History Month, and in honor of the 25th year we’ve celebrated Dr. King’s birthday as a national holiday, this documentary focuses on what else the man said — and dreamed — and what it might mean to kids in this, the second decade of the 21st century. ”Kids sometimes tell us all they know, all they’re taught, is that he was the ‘I have a dream guy.’ And he was, but that’s not all he was,” said program host Linda Ellerbee. “For instance, Dr. King said, ‘Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.’ Well, there are some smart, strong kids out there planting their own apple trees. These are some of their stories.”
Each kids’ story segment begins with a related quote from Dr. King that does not come from his famous “I Have a Dream” speech:
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”
“Human progress never rolls in on the wheels of inevitability. It comes through the tireless efforts and the persistent work of dedicated individuals.”
“Life’s most urgent question is: what are you doing for others “Hate is too great a burden to bear. I have decided to love.”
Log on http://news.nick.com/02/2011/04/beyond-i-have-a-dream
Sunday, February 13, 2011,
10:30-11:30 p.m. E/P
PBS
U.S. History
Elementary, Middle and High School
” Digital Media: New Learners Of The 21ST Century ”
Documenting five success stories both inside and out of the classroom, this program demonstrates how digital media, games, smart phones and the Internet are fundamentally transforming the way young people communicate, collaborate, participate and learn in the 21st century. Targeted at parents, teachers and anyone concerned with education in America, the program takes viewers to the front lines of an education revolution. It examines how digital media practices can empower young people to direct their own learning and both inside and out of the classroom. TV-G
Log on http://www.pbs.org/digital-media
Monday, February 14, 2011,
7-7:30 p.m. E/P (check local listings)
ABC
Science and Technology
Elementary, Middle and High School
”Jeopardy: A Computer Named "Watson" vs. Show’s Most Successful Prior Contestants - Round One”
Watson, named after IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, was built by a team of IBM scientists who set out to accomplish a grand challenge - build a computing system that rivals a human's ability to answer questions posed in natural language with speed, accuracy and confidence. The Jeopardy format provides a challenge because the game's clues involve analyzing subtle meaning, irony, riddles, and other complexities in which humans excel and computers traditionally do not. Competing against Watson will be two of the most celebrated players ever to appear on Jeopardy. Ken Jennings broke the Jeopardy record for the most consecutive games played by winning 74 games in a row during the 2004-2005 season, resulting in winnings of more than $2.5 million. Brad Rutter won the highest cumulative amount ever by a single Jeopardy! player, earning $3,255,102. (Rounds Two and Three air in this time slot February 15 and 16, respectively)
Log on http://www.jeopardy.com/news/watson1x7ap4.php
Monday, February 14, 2011,
10-11 p.m. E/P
National Geographic Channel
Science and Geography
Elementary, Middle and High School
” Explorer: Clash of the Americas”
It may have been one of the most cataclysmic geologic events of the last 60 million years, which shaped America as we know it today. The narrow, 400-mile-long Isthmus of Panama, once buried below the sea, rose up and connected North and South America. This new land bridge unleashed an astonishing animal encounter: Prehistoric predators and prey — each unique to their worlds — came face-to-face for the first time. An armor-plated ancestor of the armadillo. A saber-toothed marsupial. A horse-like creature with three-toed feet. Evolutionary history changed forever as animals from the continents clashed. Today, as shown in this documentary, scientists are on a quest to discover what happened and which creatures survived.
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/explorer/4831/Overview
Tuesday, February 15, 2011,
10-11 p.m. ET, 7-8 p.m. PT
CNBC
Science and Economics
Middle and High School
” 60 Minutes on CNBC: Science & Money”
This program takes viewers a step further into investigative reports, interviews, profiles, and features stories that have made "60 Minutes" important viewing. CNBC now presents updates and never before seen footage of these award winning business news stories. Included in this program :
The Cost of Dying - reports on the high cost of end-of-life care and the explosive political debate surrounding health care.
Are They Safe? Are everyday plastics dangerous to you health? 60 Minutes on CNBC investigates the questions surrounding the safety of chemicals found in plastics and their effects on humans and fetuses.
Patented - reports on the controversy over the practice of biotech companies patenting of specific human genes.
Log on http://www.cnbc.com/id/40795923
Wednesday, February 16, 2011,
8-9 p.m. E/P
PBS
Science and Economics
Middle and High School
” NOVA scienceNOW ”
Where Did We Come From? Where did the very first living thing on Earth come from? Can a simple injection erase a painful memory? In this episode of NOVA scienceNOW, journey back in time to the birth of our solar system to examine whether the key to our planet's existence might have been the explosive shockwave of an ancient supernova. Meet a chemist who has yielded a new kind of "recipe" for natural processes to assemble and create the building blocks of life. And see how the head louse, a creepy critter that's been sucking our blood for millions of years, is offering clues about our evolution. Finally, meet neuroscientist André Fenton, who is looking into erasing painful memories with an injection. TV-G
Log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/evolution/where-did-we-come-from.html
Thursday, February 17, 2011,
8-9 p.m. E/P
National Geographic Channel
Science
Middle and High School
” Naked Science: Finding the Origin of Life”
Some scientists think life began on earth when it arrived on an extraterrestrial meteorite. Others claim it began in a warm pond on early Earth. Or could volcanoes and lightning have sparked early life? Now, research teams from Denmark to Hawaii are racing to understand how life may have begun — by creating it themselves. In this documentary watch as a scientist mixes up a batch of primordial soup and then zaps it with a bolt of electricity, a la Dr. Frankenstein. The results: amino acids, the building blocks of all life.
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/naked-science/4284/Overview
Friday, February 18, 2011,
9-10 p.m. ET, 6-7 p.m. PT
CNBC
Technology and Economics
Middle and High School
” The Selling Game"
TV advertising used to be such an easy business. They played the ads, we watched the ads. But along came hundreds of new channels, and Tivo, and the internet, and scattered audiences, and as the visionary ad man Peter Sealey tells us..."in the mid-1960s I could reach 80% of the women in the United States of America with three daytime black and white commercials... Today, it would take 97 prime time 30-second ads to get that same reach." This documentary is about how marketers not only survived the so called Panic on Madison Avenue, but rang in a new gilded age of advertising. Digital media, the internet and cable tv, have handed marketers incredibly powerful new keys to our hearts and minds, and wallets. We take you inside the Trojan Horses that dominate the business nowadays to show you the latest tricks in ad land. It's a new world of persuasion. You'll never look at ads the same way again. (This program repeats February 20, 10 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. PT)
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/naked-science/4284/Overview
Saturday, February 19, 2011,
5:30-8 p.m. ET, 3:30 – 5 p.m. PT
TCM- Turner Classic Movie Channel
U.S. and World History
Elementary, Middle and High School
” Sergeant York "
This Oscar-winning movie tells the true story of the farm boy who made the transition from religious pacifist to World War I hero. Cast: Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Director: Howard Hawks. On the eve of American involvement in WWII, the final scenes were being filmed at the Warner Brothers studio lot for one of the greatest war film biographies. It took many years to bring to the screen this account of America's most famous and honored war heroes, resulting in a film which would boost morale of an American public faced with the prospect of worldwide changes. TV-G
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/naked-science/4284/Overview
Saturday, February 12, 2011,
10 a.m. – 2 a.m. ET, 7-10 p.m. PT
TCM- Turner Classic Movie Channel
U.S. History
Middle and High School
“Gone With the Wind”
This Oscar-winning movie provides an ideas of what life and the issues were before, during and after the Civil War. Viewers follow the story of a fictional family, the O'Hara’s, one of the most prominent and wealthy families in Georgia and their plantation Tara which is often host to the region's biggest social events. Among the O'Hara children, Scarlett is the most headstrong, vain and impetuous of three daughters. She has her choice of many suitors but becomes intent on marrying Ashley Wilkes, a sensitive intellectual. When the Civil War erupts and brings devastation and poverty to the O'Hara family, Scarlett becomes the one who fights the hardest to preserve her family's beloved Tara. Through the roughest period of the Reconstruction, Scarlett struggles to maintain ownership of her estate while resisting and eventually succumbing to her most ardent suitor, Rhett Butler, who matches her in stubborn determination . TV-G
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Sunday, February 13, 2011,
9-9:30 p.m. E/P
Nickelodeon Channel
U.S. History
Elementary, Middle and High School
Nick news with Linda Ellerbee: Beyond I Have A Dream”
In 1963, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said he had a dream of racial equality. But Dr. King had more than one dream, and his message went well beyond a plea for racial equality. In recognition of Black History Month, and in honor of the 25th year we’ve celebrated Dr. King’s birthday as a national holiday, this documentary focuses on what else the man said — and dreamed — and what it might mean to kids in this, the second decade of the 21st century. ”Kids sometimes tell us all they know, all they’re taught, is that he was the ‘I have a dream guy.’ And he was, but that’s not all he was,” said program host Linda Ellerbee. “For instance, Dr. King said, ‘Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.’ Well, there are some smart, strong kids out there planting their own apple trees. These are some of their stories.”
Each kids’ story segment begins with a related quote from Dr. King that does not come from his famous “I Have a Dream” speech:
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”
“Human progress never rolls in on the wheels of inevitability. It comes through the tireless efforts and the persistent work of dedicated individuals.”
“Life’s most urgent question is: what are you doing for others “Hate is too great a burden to bear. I have decided to love.”
Log on http://news.nick.com/02/2011/04/beyond-i-have-a-dream
Sunday, February 13, 2011,
10:30-11:30 p.m. E/P
PBS
U.S. History
Elementary, Middle and High School
” Digital Media: New Learners Of The 21ST Century ”
Documenting five success stories both inside and out of the classroom, this program demonstrates how digital media, games, smart phones and the Internet are fundamentally transforming the way young people communicate, collaborate, participate and learn in the 21st century. Targeted at parents, teachers and anyone concerned with education in America, the program takes viewers to the front lines of an education revolution. It examines how digital media practices can empower young people to direct their own learning and both inside and out of the classroom. TV-G
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Monday, February 14, 2011,
7-7:30 p.m. E/P (check local listings)
ABC
Science and Technology
Elementary, Middle and High School
”Jeopardy: A Computer Named "Watson" vs. Show’s Most Successful Prior Contestants - Round One”
Watson, named after IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, was built by a team of IBM scientists who set out to accomplish a grand challenge - build a computing system that rivals a human's ability to answer questions posed in natural language with speed, accuracy and confidence. The Jeopardy format provides a challenge because the game's clues involve analyzing subtle meaning, irony, riddles, and other complexities in which humans excel and computers traditionally do not. Competing against Watson will be two of the most celebrated players ever to appear on Jeopardy. Ken Jennings broke the Jeopardy record for the most consecutive games played by winning 74 games in a row during the 2004-2005 season, resulting in winnings of more than $2.5 million. Brad Rutter won the highest cumulative amount ever by a single Jeopardy! player, earning $3,255,102. (Rounds Two and Three air in this time slot February 15 and 16, respectively)
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Monday, February 14, 2011,
10-11 p.m. E/P
National Geographic Channel
Science and Geography
Elementary, Middle and High School
” Explorer: Clash of the Americas”
It may have been one of the most cataclysmic geologic events of the last 60 million years, which shaped America as we know it today. The narrow, 400-mile-long Isthmus of Panama, once buried below the sea, rose up and connected North and South America. This new land bridge unleashed an astonishing animal encounter: Prehistoric predators and prey — each unique to their worlds — came face-to-face for the first time. An armor-plated ancestor of the armadillo. A saber-toothed marsupial. A horse-like creature with three-toed feet. Evolutionary history changed forever as animals from the continents clashed. Today, as shown in this documentary, scientists are on a quest to discover what happened and which creatures survived.
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/explorer/4831/Overview
Tuesday, February 15, 2011,
10-11 p.m. ET, 7-8 p.m. PT
CNBC
Science and Economics
Middle and High School
” 60 Minutes on CNBC: Science & Money”
This program takes viewers a step further into investigative reports, interviews, profiles, and features stories that have made "60 Minutes" important viewing. CNBC now presents updates and never before seen footage of these award winning business news stories. Included in this program :
The Cost of Dying - reports on the high cost of end-of-life care and the explosive political debate surrounding health care.
Are They Safe? Are everyday plastics dangerous to you health? 60 Minutes on CNBC investigates the questions surrounding the safety of chemicals found in plastics and their effects on humans and fetuses.
Patented - reports on the controversy over the practice of biotech companies patenting of specific human genes.
Log on http://www.cnbc.com/id/40795923
Wednesday, February 16, 2011,
8-9 p.m. E/P
PBS
Science and Economics
Middle and High School
” NOVA scienceNOW ”
Where Did We Come From? Where did the very first living thing on Earth come from? Can a simple injection erase a painful memory? In this episode of NOVA scienceNOW, journey back in time to the birth of our solar system to examine whether the key to our planet's existence might have been the explosive shockwave of an ancient supernova. Meet a chemist who has yielded a new kind of "recipe" for natural processes to assemble and create the building blocks of life. And see how the head louse, a creepy critter that's been sucking our blood for millions of years, is offering clues about our evolution. Finally, meet neuroscientist André Fenton, who is looking into erasing painful memories with an injection. TV-G
Log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/evolution/where-did-we-come-from.html
Thursday, February 17, 2011,
8-9 p.m. E/P
National Geographic Channel
Science
Middle and High School
” Naked Science: Finding the Origin of Life”
Some scientists think life began on earth when it arrived on an extraterrestrial meteorite. Others claim it began in a warm pond on early Earth. Or could volcanoes and lightning have sparked early life? Now, research teams from Denmark to Hawaii are racing to understand how life may have begun — by creating it themselves. In this documentary watch as a scientist mixes up a batch of primordial soup and then zaps it with a bolt of electricity, a la Dr. Frankenstein. The results: amino acids, the building blocks of all life.
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/naked-science/4284/Overview
Friday, February 18, 2011,
9-10 p.m. ET, 6-7 p.m. PT
CNBC
Technology and Economics
Middle and High School
” The Selling Game"
TV advertising used to be such an easy business. They played the ads, we watched the ads. But along came hundreds of new channels, and Tivo, and the internet, and scattered audiences, and as the visionary ad man Peter Sealey tells us..."in the mid-1960s I could reach 80% of the women in the United States of America with three daytime black and white commercials... Today, it would take 97 prime time 30-second ads to get that same reach." This documentary is about how marketers not only survived the so called Panic on Madison Avenue, but rang in a new gilded age of advertising. Digital media, the internet and cable tv, have handed marketers incredibly powerful new keys to our hearts and minds, and wallets. We take you inside the Trojan Horses that dominate the business nowadays to show you the latest tricks in ad land. It's a new world of persuasion. You'll never look at ads the same way again. (This program repeats February 20, 10 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. PT)
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/naked-science/4284/Overview
Saturday, February 19, 2011,
5:30-8 p.m. ET, 3:30 – 5 p.m. PT
TCM- Turner Classic Movie Channel
U.S. and World History
Elementary, Middle and High School
” Sergeant York "
This Oscar-winning movie tells the true story of the farm boy who made the transition from religious pacifist to World War I hero. Cast: Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Director: Howard Hawks. On the eve of American involvement in WWII, the final scenes were being filmed at the Warner Brothers studio lot for one of the greatest war film biographies. It took many years to bring to the screen this account of America's most famous and honored war heroes, resulting in a film which would boost morale of an American public faced with the prospect of worldwide changes. TV-G
Log on http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/naked-science/4284/Overview
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