Friday, June 29
8-9 p.m. E/P

Discovery Channel

Subjects: Science

Middle and High School

"Dangerous Missions: Space Flight"

In watching this documentary viewers will experience the greatest moments in humankind's struggle to break the bonds of gravity. From the first moon walk to the global effort to save MIR, the courage and fear of leading space explorers demonstrates the precarious nature of space exploration TV-PG

Saturday, June 30
5-7 p.m. E/P

History Channel

Subjects: Science

Middle and High School

"Meteors: Fire In The Sky"

Meteors, comets, and asteroids cross the solar system, providing clues about our planet and universe. Can they destroy civilizations? Did they wipe out the dinosaurs? Have they brought life to our planet? And when will the next one hit? Aided by elaborate animation and live-action footage, this documentary shows what these mysterious space rocks really are and imagine what likely happened 65-million years ago, when an object plowed into the Yucatan Peninsula. It explains how certain spectacular meteor falls advanced our understanding of what they are and the danger that they pose. Leading experts are interviewed--astronomers and geologists including David Levy and Carolyn Shoemaker, co-discoverers of the Shoemaker-Levy comet that fell into Jupiter in 1994, and NASA scientists describe recent missions to asteroids and comets and speculate on ways to move Earth-threatening asteroids and comets out of our way. TV-PG

Sunday, July 1
10:30-11 p.m. E/P

PBS

Subjects: US and World History

Middle and High School

"The War"

This program is an examination of "The War," the 14-hour documentary about World War II that premieres on PBS in September 2007. Included are: interviews with co-producers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick,. excerpts from the series, insights from the on-screen participants, behind-the-scenes looks at the production and thoughts from the co-producers on the critical importance of creating this series at this time.

For detailed information about this series log on http://www.pbs.org/thewar/

Monday, July 2
9-10:30 p.m. E/P

Sundance Channel

Subjects: Arts

Middle and High School

"Stagedoor"

This is a documentary about Manor, a performing arts camp in the Catskill Mountains for teens obsessed with Broadway. Alumni include Natalie Portman, Robert Downey, Jr., and Mandy Moore. Here passionate, outspoken and enthusiastic young performers, who are often ostracized at home, are allowed to thrive in a closed world where they learn valuable lessons about their craft. The film follows four campers - including a 15-year-old from Newark who appeared on Broadway in "The Lion King" - during three weeks of high drama. Rated TV-PG ???L (for adult language)

Monday, July 2
9-10:00 p.m. E/P

PBS

Subjects: US History

Middle and High School

"History Detectives"

The Detectives travel to New York City to investigate an artifact that could represent America's first declaration of its independence. Plus, the Detectives head to Philadelphia and Atlanta to solve the mystery of a Liberty Bell pin.

Log on http://www.pbs.org/historydetectives

Tuesday, July 3
8-9 p.m. E/P

Travel Channel

Subjects: Science and Geography

Middle and High School

"Secrets of Niagara Falls "

This documentary presents the geographical facts on what makes Niagara Falls so unique. And explains how the raging waters are transformed into limitless, electrical power for cities and states throughout the region. TV-PG

Tuesday, July 3
8-9 p.m. E/P

PBS

Subjects: Science

Middle and High School

"The War"

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts the second season of this science newsmagazine. He investigates whether a "doomsday asteroid" the size of the Rose Bowl will hit the earth in 2036, and explores what the consequences could be - and what steps NASA could take to avoid this catastrophe. Other stories include the latest evidence on genes and hormones that regulate human body weight, which help explain why most attempts at dieting prove so frustrating; a profile on a wildly innovative young MIT roboticist and gifted fiction writer, Karl Iagnemma; and a playful story on the decades-long quest by nuclear chemists to reach the shores of the "Island of Stability," the birthplace of a novel element at the far reaches of the Periodic Table. TV-PG

Series website http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova

Tuesday, July 3
9-10 p.m. E/P

PBS

Subjects: World History

Middle and High School

"Wide Angle: The People's Court"

In its season premiere, "Wide Angle" documentary cameras go inside the courtrooms and law schools of China to provide a character-driven look at China's epic experiment to embrace the "rule of law."

Log on http://www.pbs.org/wideangle

Wednesday, July 4
8-9 p.m. E/P

Sundance Channel

Subjects: US History

Middle and High School

"The American Ruling Class 2005"

Lewis Lapham, long-time editor of Harper's magazine, presents a provocative examination of power and class in America's presumed classless society. Guiding two actors playing recent Yale graduates, Lapham introduces the duo to privileged holders of power - James Baker III, Bill Bradley and Lawrence Summers - who respond to Lapham's thesis on America's ruling elite. This is unusual hybrid of documentary and scripted drama/satire, complete with an occasional musical number, and interviews with. With Howard Zinn and Barbara Ehrenreich. TV-PG Adult Language, Adult Content

Wednesday, July 4
10-11 p.m. E/P

History Channel

Subjects: US History

Middle and High School

"The Revolution"

This is a broadcast of 13 consecutive episodes of a documentary series about the revolution which laid the foundation for the United States. The viability of the nation was not always certain then and the quest for liberty was not simple. The series captures the story from the roots of the rebellion through the victory on the battlefield at Yorktown. It goes beyond the conventional list of generals and politicians, introducing a fuller range of individuals who helped shape this pivotal era, including some of the war's most influential unsung heroes. Leading historians offer provocative political, military, and economic analysis, and most up-to-date interpretations. Teachers may want to use clips from this documentary to supplement their lesson plans related to the Revolution.

Series website http://www. history.com/minisites/revolution

Wednesday, July 4
10-1 a.m. E/P

TCM

Subjects: US History

Elementary, Middle and High School

"1776"

This is a movie musical about The founding fathers struggle to draft the Declaration of Independence. It's entertaining and instructive at the same time. Based on the Tony Award-winning musical comedy that ran un Broadway, large portions of its spoken and sung dialog are taken directly from the letters and memoirs of the actual participants. TV-G

Suggested source of further information http://imdb.com/title/tt0068156

Thursday, July 5
8-9 p.m. E/P

Discovery Health Channel

Subjects: Science and Health

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Best of Get Fresh with Sara Snow: Top Earth Tips "

Viewers of this documentary will learn how to cut their impact on the earth and get a family on an energy diet. It contains Sara Snow's top 6 tips for keeping a healthier planet in this one-hour special edition of her "Get Fresh" series.

Thursday, July 5
9-10 p.m. E/P

History Channel

Subjects: Science and Technology

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Boneyard: Automobiles"

Every year, millions of cars come to the end of the road. Old age, accident, obsolescence, or merely a lack of parts to keep them running are only a few of the many reasons this multitude of machines end up in the boneyard. What happens to them all? Though some may be retired and treasured as priceless engineering marvels, most are simply obliterated beyond recognition???shredded into scrap to be transformed into a myriad of new products. But for all automobiles, the most fascinating ride is the long road to???and back from???the boneyard Reaching the end of their useful life is just the beginning of a fascinating visual journey. This documentary follows the dismantling of our largest structures and discovers their unusual after-life.

Friday, July 6
7-8 p.m. E/P

National Geographic Channel

Subjects: Science and Technology

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Man Made: The Can"

From soup to beer, the aluminum can is an example of human ingenuity and is one of the most used man-made products. Across the globe, the can is mass produced on a mind-boggling scale: more than 220 billion cans a year, including 600 million a day and 400,000 every minute. It has become a necessity, a technology, an icon, a cultural artifact and even an object of desire. This documentary takes viewers on a journey through the history of this everyday item.

Friday, July 6
9-10 p.m. E/P

National Geographic Channel

Subjects: Science

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Science Of Summer"

Summer is the time when temperatures rise, barbeques blaze and barely clad crowds storm the beaches. This documentary investigates the nature of sunshine and the biology of how our bodies react to it, learn why lightning strikes. It also uncovers r the truth about ice cream headaches. School may be out, but you can still discover the facts behind some of the mysteries of this season. Rated TV-G

Saturday, July 7
varying times E/P (see below)

NBC and Cable Channels

Subjects: Science, Entertainment and Arts

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Live Earth: The Concerts For A Climate In Crisis"

"Live Earth" is a 24-hour, 7-continent concert series bringing together more than 100 music artists and 2 billion viewers to hopefully trigger a global movement to deal with the climate crisis. It will reach this worldwide audience through an unprecedented global media architecture covering all media platforms - TV, radio, Internet and wireless channels. In the U.S. it will air (all times Eastern ) on NBC at 8-11 p.m , Bravo 9 a.m. ??? 2 a.m., Sundance Channel 4 am-2 a.m. , MSNBC Channel 8 a.m.-4 p.m. CNBC Channel 8 a.m.- 2-a.m. Telemundo 7 p.m. ??? 8 p.m. and MUN2 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. "Live Earth" marks the beginning of a multi-year campaign led by the Alliance for Climate Protection, The Climate Group and other international organizations to drive individuals, corporations and governments to take action to solve global warming. Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore is the Chair of the Alliance and Partner of Live Earth. Official concerts on this occasion will be at Giants Stadium in New York; Wembley Stadium in London; Aussie Stadium in Sydney; Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro; Maropeng at the Cradle of Humankind in Johannesburg; Makuhari Messe in Tokyo; the Steps of the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai; and HSH Nordbank Arena in Hamburg.

Live Earth concerts will be broadcast to a live worldwide audience by MSN at www.LiveEarth.MSN.com