Monday, December 5
10-11 p.m. E/P

History Channel

Subjects: World History and Science

Middle and High School

"Battlefield Detectives: Masada"

A mountain fortress built by King Herod, Masada rises from the Judean desert of Israel close to the Dead Sea -- a seemingly impregnable ancient stronghold located in an incredibly dramatic location. Two thousands years ago, a band of Jewish freedom fighters defied the might of the Roman legions at Masada for three years, choosing death over slavery. Nine hundred, sixty men, women and children eventually committed suicide rather than submit to their Roman conquerors. Or did they? This documentary re-examines the archaeological evidence as experts piece together a new story of the siege of Masada, one that threatens to overturn a legend.

Tuesday, December 6
8-9 p.m. E/P

PBS

Subjects: Science and History

Middle and High School

"Mountain of Ice"

This is a documentary about mountaineers and scientists battling Antarctica's highest peak, the Vinson Massif. The film, shot in high-definition, features the voice of Jon Krakauer, mountaineer and best-selling author of "Into Thin Air." His high-risk expedition to scale the icy peak is interwoven with the epic story of the British and Norwegian (Scott and Amundsen's) race to reach the South Pole in 1912. Krakauer examines why one team failed and the other succeeded, even as he battles to conquer the unpredictable slopes of the southern continent's mightiest summit. TV-PG, L

Log on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova

Wednesday, December 7
9-11 p.m. E/P

TLC - The Learning Channel

Subjects: Arts and Economics

Middle and High School

"Going Hollywood"

School often does not teach students about the realities of the world of work. This program is the beginning of a documentary series about work in the entertainment industry. The first 2 episodes air tonight - additional episodes air on 12/14 and 12/21. It follows young industry hopefuls beginning in show business - each chosen for a high-profile Hollywood internship with some of big stars. But before they live the high life, they have to start at the bottom. The jobs are with the companies of Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, legendary producer Robert Evans and hip-hop star/actor Method Man will host these young interns. Followed every waking hour, seven days a week, the interns are under the microscope of Hollywood's top power brokers. They struggle with the stressful demands of their new jobs and their new city in one of the most competitive professions in the world, all the while dealing with the high drama and personality conflicts inherent in living with other people.

Thursday, December 8
7:15-9 p.m. E/P

Sundance Channel

Subjects: World History and Geography

High School

"Battle Of Algiers"

In this movie urban guerillas take on a powerful occupying army. Policemen are attacked. Terrorists bomb civilians. Detainees are interrogated and tortured. Director Gillo Pontecorvo's documentary-style account of the Algerian nationalist uprising against the French army during the 1950s is now recognized as the classic depiction of insurrectionist street warfare. So much so, it was studied at the Pentagon during the fall of 2003 and viewed in the context of Iraq. Rated TV-14 (AC,V) ??? which means adult confrontations and violence similar to the current the evening news.

For more details about this movie log on http://imdb.com/title/tt0058946

Friday, December 0
8-9 p.m. E/P

Hallmark Channel

Subjects: English

Elementary, Middle and High School

"C.S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia"

Airing during the season when major movie based on his children's books "Chronicles of Narnia" is showing, this documentary about author C.S. Lewis details the events and individuals that influenced him. Rating: TV-PG

For details about Narnia log on http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/narnia/index.html

Saturday, December 10
9-10 p.m. E/P

Sundance Channel

Subjects: World History

Middle and High School

"The Iconoclasts"

This is an episode in a documentary miniseries profiling some of today's most provocative personalities, exploring the aspirations of innovators and rule breakers. In this program Oscar-winning actress Ren??e Zellweger reveals her great admiration for Peabody Award-winning CNN Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour, who has reported from war zones around the globe, including the Balkans, Rwanda, Somalia, Afghanistan and Iraq. Program repeats Sunday 6 p.m.

Sunday, December 11
9-11 p.m. ET, 1-2 p.m. PT

Discovery Channel

Subjects: Science History

Middle and High School

"Journey to the Heart of the Tsunami"

This is a documentary about events on December 26, 2004, when the world realized just how dangerous our planet could be to our very fragile existence. Our survival on earth ultimately depends on how much we understand about the devastating power Mother Nature holds. In response to the enormous scale of the tsunami disaster, the producers of this program have put together a team of the world's leading scientists to try to discover exactly what happened that day. Their goal is to try to prevent such a human tragedy from happening again. They'll use new evidence from an underwater exploration as they investigate the ocean seabed. Their ultimate task: to know when it will happen again - and where it will happen next. Through a journey miles below the surface of the Indian Ocean, this specialized team of scientists is hoping to find the answers that could save millions of lives.