<Wednesday, May 30
8-11 p.m. E/P

PBS

Subjects: US History and Geography

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Craft In America"

This is a broadcast of three programs which explore the vitality, history and significance of the craft movement in the United States and its impact on the nation's rich cultural heritage. "Memory," "Landscape" and "Community" feature stories of prominent craft artisans set against the larger historical context of craft itself. "Memory" focuses on the historical relevance of craft through the eyes of several contemporary pioneers in the field. "Landscape" examines the interdependent relationship of craft artists to their media and the natural world. The final installment, "Community," highlights the social and emotional connections that crafts embody. TV-PG

Info http://craftinamerica.org/

Thursday, May 31
8-9 p.m. ET, 5-6 p.m. PT

National Geographic Channel

Subjects: Science

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Man Made: The Flashlight"

Originally considered a novelty item, The Flashlight has quickly become one of the world's most trusted tools. Each American owns an average of 3 or 4 flashlights, but providing light is not their only function. This documentary traces the flashlight's history and take a look at its unexpected role in our lives. From a military flashlight that can blind an enemy to crime-fighting flashlights used to find hidden clues, innovators continue to expand the flashlight's use TV-G.

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

Discovery Channel

Subjects: Geography and Science

Middle and High School

"Edge Of Existence: Oman"

Intrepid adventurer Donal MacIntyre braves the scorching heat of the Arabian Desert to live with Bedouin tribesmen. This is a documentary of his mission to understand why the Bedouin choose to live in such an unforgiving place when life in the towns could be much easier. TV-PG

Saturday, June 2
7-8 p.m. ET, 4-5 p.m. PT

National Geographic Channel

Subjects: Science

Middle and High School

"National Geographic Explorer: Attack Of The Killer Bees"

A single swarm of Killer Bees can deploy 80,000 stingers, chase predators for a quarter of a mile, and bring down a creature as large as a horse. Expanding their range by 200 miles per year, killer bees have pushed farther north than many scientists thought possible and are now colonizing the southern United States. National Geographic Channel follows scientists, beekeepers and exterminators on a quest to stop the invading hordes. TV-PG

Info news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/10/061025-bee-genome.html

<Saturday, June 2
8-9 p.m. E/P

CNN

Subjects: Science and World History

Middle and High School

"We Were Warned, Out of Gas"

As Americans face the highest gasoline prices in the nation's history, this documentary examines the obstacles to finding solutions for the world's addiction to oil. At the dawn of another busy summer travel season, this hour-long documentary examines a hypothetical, yet plausible situation: A series of natural and man-made disasters interrupting the already strained oil supply chain, driving prices higher still and confronting the United States and the world with a full-scale energy emergency.

Sunday, June 3
8-9 p.m. E/P

PBS

Subjects: Science

Elementary, Middle and High School

"NATURE: Wisdom Of The Wild"

From ancient times to modern, human lives have been influenced by animals. This documentary illustrates some of the surprising ways in which animals help teach, heal and strengthen people in body, mind and spirit.

Log on to the companion Web site to discover dolphin's healing powers, learn about a planned chimp sanctuary and find out what animals have to teach us. http://www.pbs.org/nature/wisdom

Sunday, June 3
9-10 p.m. E/P

National Geographic Channel

Subjects: US and World History

High School

"Inside The Green Berets"

This documentary is set in a remote outpost in Afghanistan, where an elite group of American soldiers stands in the breach between the rule of law and the rule of terrorists.

Further details at http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/green-berets/videos.html

Monday, June 4
9-11 p.m. E/P

PBS

Subjects: World History

Middle and High School

"Six Days In June"

Based on new research and newly declassified documents, this documentary chronicles the Six Day War between Israel and its Arab neighbors in 1967 and explores how those events shaped the contemporary Middle East.

Tuesday, June 5
8-9 p.m. E/P

History Channel

Subjects: Science

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Star Wars Tech"

This documentary takes a look at the technology shown throughout the series of Star Wars films and examines their viability through the eyes of cold hard science. Could a Death Star really be built? Can you build an army of clones? What is 3-D imaging, and where the can you get a Light Saber?

Tuesday, June 5
9-10 p.m. E/P

PBS

Subjects: World History

Middle and High School

"Frontline: The Tank Man"

On a fateful day in June 1989, the world became fixed on the bold image of a lone man staring down a procession of tanks in Tiananmen Square, Beijing. This documentary explores a society in transition 17 years after the demonstrations at Tiananmen Square.

For an online project to evaluate how access to open media can impact how the events of June 4, 1989, in Tiananmen Square are presented, log on. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/tankman

<Wednesday, June 6
7-7:30 p.m. ET, 4-4:30 p.m. PT

BBC American Channel

Subjects: US and World History

Middle and High School

"BBC World News"

Take this opportunity to start becoming familiar each day with an alternative source of reports about what's going on in the U.S. and the World.

For streaming video versions of stories in this newscast log on http://news.bbc.co.uk

Thursday, June 7
8-10:30 p.m. E/P

TCM

Subjects: US History

High School

"Bound For Glory"

This Oscar-Winning movie tells the true story of folk singer Woody Guthrie, who rose to the top during the Great Depression while fighting for the rights of migrant farm workers. Rated TV-14

For details about this movie and the history it portrays log on http://imdb.com/title/tt0074235/

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

History Channel

Subjects: Science

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Modern Marvels: Insulation"

It keeps us warm. It keeps us cool. It protects us and makes our world more comfortable. As simple as a pane of glass, or as complex as the fuselage of a space station, it's all around us, but is almost always out of sight. This documentary explores where insulation technology has been, where it is today, and where it's going. Viewers will visit the manufacturing facilities of two of the most recognizable insulating materials: fiberglass and foam; and explore how insulation has evolved. Historical highlights include how the ancient Romans and Greeks insulated their homes, as well as the natives of tropical and arctic climates. New technologies covered include insulated concrete forms and gas-filled panels.

Saturday, June 9
10-11 p.m. E/P

History Channel

Subjects: US History and Geography

Elementary, Middle and High School

"The States: Virginia, Ohio, Idaho, Alabama, North Dakota"

This is an episode of the new documentary series which presents valuable information about five states each week. Virginia was not only the home of the first permanent British colony; it was the birthplace of eight presidents of the United States. "The Gravity Grand Prix" has been an annual event in Akron, Ohio, since the 1930s and today draws 500 young entrants from around the nation. The discovery of gold, then lead, copper, zinc and silver, has made Idaho one of the richest mineral producing states in the nation. Poor hill farmers in Winston County rarely owned slaves and when Alabama seceded from the Union in 1861, Winston County tried to secede from Alabama. Teddy Roosevelt, America's first conservation president, learned valuable lessons about preserving nature while on his North Dakota ranch.

Info http://www.history.com/minisite.do?content_type=mini_home&mini_id=53924