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12:00 AM
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Habitable Planet, The
"Oceans"
Ocean systems operate on a range of scales, from massive systems such as El Niño that affects weather across the globe to tiny photosynthetic organisms near the ocean surface that take in large amounts of carbon dioxide. This program looks at how ocean systems regulate themselves and thus help maintain the planet's habitability. [G]
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12:30 AM
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Habitable Planet, The
"Ecosystems"
Scientists from the Smithsonian Center for Tropical Research document the astounding abundance of diversity in tropical rainforests to discover why so many species coexist that are competing for the same resources. In North America, the Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction project explores why removing just one species dramatically changed the distribution of plants and animals up and down the food web. [P]
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1:00 AM
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Assessment In Math and Science: What's The Point?
"You Will Be Tested On This!"
Teachers are under pressure to get their students to perform well on state and national tests. Sometimes, however, it seems that too much attention is paid to these tests. [P]
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2:30 AM
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Whole Child, The: A Caregiver's Guide to the First Five Years
"Getting Along Together"
Childhood social development and ways to enhance a child's social competence. [P]
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3:00 AM
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In Search of Myths and Heroes
"The Queen of Sheba"
Michael Wood looks for the Queen of Sheba, one of the world's most fascinating heroines. She's been portrayed as goddess, demon, femme fatale - but did she really exist? The myth of Sheba takes Wood on a quest for clues around the Red Sea, from Egypt to Eritrea and Ethiopia and on to the earliest civilization of Arabia in Yemen to reveal the surprising truth behind the legend. Part 1 of 4 [G]
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4:00 AM
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Making Meaning In Literature: A Workshop for Teachers, Grades 6-8
"Workshop 7. Assessment"
In a classroom where students are actively engaged in literature, there is a need to find authentic assessment vehicles that measure their progress as readers and thinkers. In this program, teachers from around the country identify useful criteria that they have used in both formal and informal ongoing assessments. [P]
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5:00 AM
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In Search of the Novel
"Are Novels Real?"
Must a novel's setting and characters — and the characters' motivations and stories — bear some likeness to reality? This program explores how novels connect with readers. Teachers, students, and novelists probe the origins of stories. [P]
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6:00 AM
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Tommy Tang's Easy Thai Cooking
"Floating Markets, Ancient Practice/ Bangkok"
Thai B.B.Q. Chicken with sweet and lightly spicy Chili Sauce and Curry Fried Rice are cooked up. [G]
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6:30 AM
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Sara's Weeknight Meals
"Girls at the Grill with Elizabeth Karmel"
[P]
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7:00 AM
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Rick Steves' Europe
"Athens and Side Trips"
Rick tours the must-sees of ancient Athens, then takes the fast-paced pulse of the modern city. On side trips, he visits the ruins of the mystical oracle at Delphi and takes a fast boat to the traffic-free island of Hydra. [G]
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7:30 AM
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Equitrekking
"Great National Parks"
This episode takes a closer look at some of the remarkable landscapes, wildlife and adventures in the United States' National Parks. In each park, local guides share stories of the park's history and the natural environment, as host Darley Newman hikes, horseback rides and boats to explore the surroundings. [P]
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8:00 AM
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P. Allen Smith's Garden Home
"Time"
Smith explains the design principle of Time and the way the element is expressed in various garden styles through the ages. He also shares tips for growing asparagus, container gardening and how chickens can help children learn. [G]
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8:30 AM
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Ask This Old House
"Repairing a Crack in an Asphalt Walkway; Getting Rid of Mold"
Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair a crack in an asphalt walkway. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks "What is it?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner get rid of the mold in her attic. [P]
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9:00 AM
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For Your Home
"Decorative Accents, Part 4"
More important decisions include paint, hardwood flooring, ceramic and glass tiles and countertops for 11 different counters throughout the home. [P]
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9:30 AM
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10:00 AM
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10:30 AM
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Donna Dewberry Show
"Wear Your Art On Your Sleeve"
From t-shirts to jeans, these fun projects give your clothes a twist. Learn to paint daisies using a shadowing effect, stitch up a coordinating tote bag and make your own matching clay buttons. [P]
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11:00 AM
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11:30 AM
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Lidia's Italy In America
"Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh's Italian Americans"
[P]
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12:00 PM
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Habitable Planet, The
"Oceans"
Ocean systems operate on a range of scales, from massive systems such as El Niño that affects weather across the globe to tiny photosynthetic organisms near the ocean surface that take in large amounts of carbon dioxide. This program looks at how ocean systems regulate themselves and thus help maintain the planet's habitability. [G]
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12:30 PM
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Habitable Planet, The
"Ecosystems"
Scientists from the Smithsonian Center for Tropical Research document the astounding abundance of diversity in tropical rainforests to discover why so many species coexist that are competing for the same resources. In North America, the Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction project explores why removing just one species dramatically changed the distribution of plants and animals up and down the food web. [P]
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|
1:00 PM
|
Assessment In Math and Science: What's The Point?
"You Will Be Tested On This!"
Teachers are under pressure to get their students to perform well on state and national tests. Sometimes, however, it seems that too much attention is paid to these tests. [P]
|
|
2:30 PM
|
Whole Child, The: A Caregiver's Guide to the First Five Years
"Getting Along Together"
Childhood social development and ways to enhance a child's social competence. [P]
|
|
3:00 PM
|
In Search of Myths and Heroes
"The Queen of Sheba"
Michael Wood looks for the Queen of Sheba, one of the world's most fascinating heroines. She's been portrayed as goddess, demon, femme fatale - but did she really exist? The myth of Sheba takes Wood on a quest for clues around the Red Sea, from Egypt to Eritrea and Ethiopia and on to the earliest civilization of Arabia in Yemen to reveal the surprising truth behind the legend. Part 1 of 4 [G]
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4:00 PM
|
Making Meaning In Literature: A Workshop for Teachers, Grades 6-8
"Workshop 7. Assessment"
In a classroom where students are actively engaged in literature, there is a need to find authentic assessment vehicles that measure their progress as readers and thinkers. In this program, teachers from around the country identify useful criteria that they have used in both formal and informal ongoing assessments. [P]
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|
5:00 PM
|
In Search of the Novel
"Are Novels Real?"
Must a novel's setting and characters — and the characters' motivations and stories — bear some likeness to reality? This program explores how novels connect with readers. Teachers, students, and novelists probe the origins of stories. [P]
|
|
6:00 PM
|
Tommy Tang's Easy Thai Cooking
"Floating Markets, Ancient Practice/ Bangkok"
Thai B.B.Q. Chicken with sweet and lightly spicy Chili Sauce and Curry Fried Rice are cooked up. [G]
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|
6:30 PM
|
Sara's Weeknight Meals
"Girls at the Grill with Elizabeth Karmel"
[P]
|
|
7:00 PM
|
Rick Steves' Europe
"Athens and Side Trips"
Rick tours the must-sees of ancient Athens, then takes the fast-paced pulse of the modern city. On side trips, he visits the ruins of the mystical oracle at Delphi and takes a fast boat to the traffic-free island of Hydra. [G]
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|
7:30 PM
|
Equitrekking
"Great National Parks"
This episode takes a closer look at some of the remarkable landscapes, wildlife and adventures in the United States' National Parks. In each park, local guides share stories of the park's history and the natural environment, as host Darley Newman hikes, horseback rides and boats to explore the surroundings. [P]
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|
8:00 PM
|
P. Allen Smith's Garden Home
"Time"
Smith explains the design principle of Time and the way the element is expressed in various garden styles through the ages. He also shares tips for growing asparagus, container gardening and how chickens can help children learn. [G]
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|
8:30 PM
|
Ask This Old House
"Repairing a Crack in an Asphalt Walkway; Getting Rid of Mold"
Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair a crack in an asphalt walkway. Then Roger, along with host Kevin O'Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva, asks "What is it?" Afterward, Tom helps a homeowner get rid of the mold in her attic. [P]
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9:00 PM
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For Your Home
"Decorative Accents, Part 4"
More important decisions include paint, hardwood flooring, ceramic and glass tiles and countertops for 11 different counters throughout the home. [P]
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9:30 PM
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10:00 PM
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10:30 PM
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Donna Dewberry Show
"Wear Your Art On Your Sleeve"
From t-shirts to jeans, these fun projects give your clothes a twist. Learn to paint daisies using a shadowing effect, stitch up a coordinating tote bag and make your own matching clay buttons. [P]
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11:00 PM
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11:30 PM
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Lidia's Italy In America
"Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh's Italian Americans"
[P]
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