Friday, December 1
8-9 p.m. E/P

Travel Channel

Subjects: Geography and U.S. History

Middle and High School

"In Search of Amelia Earhart"

Even before her mysterious disappearance in 1937, pioneering woman aviator Amelia Earhart was an unconventional daredevil. Her fate remains one of the great unsolved mysteries. This documentary follows the globe-spanning trail of her historic last flight. TV-PG.

For more information log on http://www.ameliaearhart.com/home.php

Saturday, December 2
8-10:15 p.m. ET, 5-7:15 p.m. PT

TCM

Subjects: Social Science

Middle and High School

"Mr. Smith Goes To Washington"

This is a classic Oscar-winning movie about a new, idealistic Senator who fights the corruption he finds going on in Washington. Appointed to fill a vacant seat, he gets to work alongside his state's senior senator--presidential hopeful and childhood hero. He also has to deal with the state's political boss who first tries to corrupt Smith and then later attempts to destroy him through a scandal. Sound up to date? Yup, even though this movie was made in 1939.

Sunday, December 3
7:45-8:30 p.m. E/P

Sundance Channel

Subjects: English and Social Studies

Middle and High School

"Iconoclasts: Dave Chappelle and Maya Angelou"

This is a broadcast in a documentary series in which leading innovators and visionaries come together to discuss their passions and creative processes to provide viewers with an inside glimpse into the inspiration and motivation that made these iconoclasts who they are today. In this episode, comedian Dave Chappelle and poet Maya Angelou spend a day together at her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where they discuss how poetry and comedy can bridge both genders and generations.

For more information log on http://www.mayaangelou.com/ShortBio.html

Monday, December 4
9-10 p.m. E/P

History Channel

Subjects: American History

Middle and High School

"Engineering An Empire: The Persians"

The Persian Empire was one of the most mysterious civilizations in the ancient world. Persia became an empire under the Cyrus the Great, who created a policy of religious and cultural tolerance that became the hallmark of Persian rule. Engineering feats include an innovative system of water management; a cross-continent paved roadway stretching 1500 miles; a canal linking the Nile to the Red Sea; and the creation of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Mausoleum of Maussollos. The rivalry between Persia and Athens led to a 30-year war known as the Persian Wars, the outcome of which helped create the world we live in today. Peter Weller hosts. TV-PG

Tuesday, December 5
7-8 p.m. E/P

Discovery Times Channel

Subjects: U.S. History and World Geography

Middle and High School

"Addicted to Oil: Thomas L. Friedman Reporting"

Thomas L. Friedman, Pulitzer Prize winning foreign affairs columnist, explores his ideas for a "Geo-Green Alternative, " a multi-layered strategy to manage energy and security problems. For instance: Our energy 'habits' benefits terrorist-supporters through our gasoline purchases. How should we change our consumer habits - buy other products and services - to fight back?

Wednesday, December 6
3-4 p.m. E/P

A&E

Subjects: Science and Social Science

Middle and High School

"A&E Special Presentation: Alaska Teen Rescue"

This documentary profiles a group of Alaskan teenagers who have dedicated themselves to providing the only round-the-clock emergency medical care available to about 3,000 people in 17 isolated villages so inaccessible they can only be reached by snow machines and planes. TV-PG

Wednesday, December 6
7-8 p.m. E/P

Discovery Channel

Subjects: Science

Middle and High School

"MythBusters"

Science teachers have begun suggesting that students watch programs in this Mythbusters series to study how scientific experiments are put together. The questions that the program hosts look into are sometimes strange, but their methods are correct. In this episode they test two urban legends; in 'Bullet Proof Water' find out exactly how deep one must dive to survive a gunshot, and in '360 Degree Swing' find out if it is possible to get a swinger to go all the way around a swing set, up and over the bar. Viewers are always told ??? firmly ??? not to try the experiments themselves. TV-PG

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

National Geographic Channel

Subjects: Science

Middle and High School

"Naked Science: Earth's Core"

What would it be like to travel to the center of the Earth? It is a place of unimaginable heat and pressure, where no life could survive. Yet without it we would perish for it holds the key to our existence on this planet. This documentary takes viewers thousands of miles below the surface where Earth's core generates a protective magnetic shield around the planet. Now, scientists have uncovered evidence that this shield???s effect could be fading. Are weak spots in this shield a sign that our planet's magnetic poles are on the verge of flipping?

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

Travel Channel

Subjects: Ancient History

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Weird Travels: Mystery of the Mayas"

From Mexico's lush Yucatan Peninsula down south to Belize, the enlightened Maya vanished without a trace thousands of years ago. This documentary journeys to their lost ruins to search of explanations about their disappearance. TV-G

Saturday, December 9
8-9 p.m. E/P

Discovery

Subjects: Science

Middle and High School

"T-Rex: New Science, New Beast"

This documentary travels back in time - via special effects ??? to re-write the history of T. Rex (Tyrannosaurus Rex), in attempt to introduce the world to "The Real T. Rex" TV-G

Further T-Rex information at http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/trex/trexpo.html