Friday, July 13
9-10 p.m. E/P

PBS

Subjects: US History

Middle and High School

"Bill Moyers Journal"

This weekly public affairs series features interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy. In this edition Moyers interviews Victor Gold who explains his frustration about the direction of the Republican party and its base

Find out what other GOP members think about the future and core ideology of their party and then share your thoughts in Moyers' blog. http://www.pbs.org/moyers

Friday, July 13
10-10:30 p.m. E/P

HBO

Subjects: US History and Performance Art

High School (see ratings below)

"Assume The Position 201 With Mr. Wuhl"

This is a comedy program about U.S. history. Robert Wuhl - actor, writer and political commentator - amuses audiences with more of the stories that made up America...and the stories that America simply made up. The Emmy-winning actor and star/creator of HBO's Arli delivers an imaginative, irreverent "lecture" that playfully examines some of the facts, myths and myths-that-became-facts that have permeated U.S. history. Mixing pop culture with historical events and personalities, Wuhl explores the legitimacy of America's leaders; makes a connection between presidential facial hair and Fidel Castro; and much more. Important Note: This program is rated TV-14 -AC,AL,BN , which means adult content, adult language and brief nudity.

Saturday, July 14
7-8 p.m. E/P

History Channel

Subjects: Science

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Modern Marvels - Fertilizer"

Without fertilizer two thirds of the world would starve. It makes our lawns grow greener and our crops grow taller. This documentary visits of the places where the essential nutrients that feed the soil are harnessed. Viewers go deep in a phosphate mine, "sniff around" a sewage treatment plant and poke into a trough teeming with seven million worms. Finally, they learn about a war that was fought over the control of bat poop!

Saturday, July 14
9-10 p.m. E/P

History Channel

Subjects: World History

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Cities of the Underworld - 10 - Beneath Vesuvius"

Naples, Italy narrowly escaped meeting the same fate as its neighboring city, Pompeii in 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius wiped out everything around it. The wind saved Naples that day, but life in the shadow of this massive volcano is unlike any other--and so is its underground. For centuries, Neapolitans have carved out an underground, parallel world where their secrets are safe. Entire neighborhoods exist in this underworld, time capsules of ancient life--with banks, bakeries and homes preserved below. By descending into an ancient cavern to uncovering Nero's famous stage underneath a modern apartment, host Don Wildman steps back almost 2000 years to discover the world hidden beneath this volcano.

Saturday, July 14
10-11:15 p.m. E/P

Starz Cinema Channel

Subjects: US and World History

High School

"Iraq For Sale"

This documentary directed by Robert Greenwald looks at the private companies who acquired huge military contracts, making billions of dollars without competitive bidding; and how they overcharged the government for inferior work; failed to properly protect these workers; and recklessly supplied the soldiers with contaminated water. The film profiles individuals and families affected by the actions of these contractors and an example of a whistleblower losing his job after questioning their unethical operations. Greenwald will introduce the film and will return at the end for an exclusive interview.

Info at http://iraqforsale.org/about.php

Sunday, July 15
8-10 p.m. ET, 5-7 p.m. PT

TCM

Subjects: English Literature

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Treasure Island"

This movie based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of a young boy out to foil pirates and find a buried treasure was directed by the same person who directed "The Wizard Of OZ" and "Gone With The Wind", Victor Fleming.

Monday, July 16
7-8 p.m. ET, 4-5 p.m. PT

National Geographic Channel

Subjects: Science

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Naked Science Moon Mysteries"

Is the moon powerful enough to trigger natural disasters like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions? Can the full moon influence human behavior? This documentary examines the mysteries of the moon under a tightly-focused lens. Today, the moon shines brightly in our night skies from about a quarter of a million miles away, but when it first formed, it was 15 times closer to Earth and its gravity had a tremendous influence on our planet. TV-G

Tuesday, July 17
9-10 p.m. E/P

PBS

Subjects: World History and Geography

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Wide Angle: Back To School"

In 2003, the producers of this "Wide Angle" documentary series profiled children in seven countries - Afghanistan, Benin, Brazil, India, Japan, Kenya and Romania - as they started their first year of school, often despite great odds. Three years later, the series returns to visit each child, filming the first update on their progress in school. The contrasting lives of these endearing children provide rich insight into the disparities of opportunity around the globe - more than 100 million children are unable to attend even one day of school. This special, the second installment in the multi-year documentary project, includes interviews with prominent education specialists from the children's own countries, who lend their insights into the causes of and solutions to this global challenge.

Log on http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/shows/school2/

Tuesday, July 17
9-10 p.m. E/P

History Channel

Subjects: Science

Elementary, Middle and High School

"The Universe: The Inner Planets ??? Mercury And Venus"

Scorched because of their closeness to the sun, Mercury and Venus are hostile worlds; one gouged with craters from cosmic collisions and the other covered in swirling sulfur, carbon dioxide and acid rain. Prime examples of planets gone awry, do they serve as a warning for ominous scenarios that might someday threaten Earth? Cutting-edge computer graphics are used in this documentary to show what life would be on other planets and to imagine what kind of life forms might evolve in alien atmospheres. TV-PG

Wednesday, July 18
8-9 p.m. E/P

Discovery Channel

Subjects: Science

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Planet Earth: Shallow Seas/Great Plains"

This is a broadcast of two documentaries in the "Planet Earth" series. "Shallow Seas" is about the waters that cover the continental shelf and are the richest in the ocean. It is here that one finds the coral reefs and, in colder waters of the shelf, fishing grounds. "Great Plains" concerns the quarter of the earth's surface that is covered with grass and home to massive herds of animals. From the grasslands of Mongolia to the flooding plains of Papua New Guinea much is still to be filmed.

Wednesday, July 18
9-10 p.m. E/P

PBS

Subjects: Arts

Middle and High School

"American Masters: David Hockney - The Colors of Music"

An English-born artist based in Los Angeles, David Hockney is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Poetic and narrative, his work progressed from pop to naturalism to photo collage - always with a unique, powerful use of light and color. Most recently, he has devoted his creative energy to stage design for opera, with a passion and impact reminiscent of Picasso. His inventive creations have transformed opera into a magical experience - one to watch as well as to hear. Ironically, this passionate music lover is now going deaf. At the height of his craft, Hockney is in a private race against time. TV-PG.

Learn more about David Hockney at the companion Web site. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/database/hockney_d_STUB.html

Thursday, July 19
9-10 p.m. E/P

Discovery Science Channel

Subjects: Science

Elementary, Middle and High School

"Meltdown: A Global Warming"

Global warming is emerging as the big scientific topic of the age. And yet despite all the hype, it is still highly controversial. In this documentary Paul Rose, who has spent much of the past 10 years organizing expeditions to examine global warming, looks at the issues. TV-G

Friday, July 20
8:30-9 p.m. E/P (check local listings)

PBS

Subjects: US History

Middle and High School

"NOW"

This news and commentary program uses documentary segments and interviews with original thinkers to go beyond the noisy churn of the "news cycle" to provide viewers with access to a larger world. This edition has two reports: A showdown between California and the Feds on global warming; and why improving math literacy adds up to a better community

For more information log on http://www.pbs.org/now

Saturday, July 21
7-8 p.m. ET, 4-5 p.m. PT

National Geographic Channel

Subjects: Science and US History

High School

"World's Most Dangerous Drug"

Methamphetamine or meth for short is considered one of the hardest addictions to quit. Across the United States, its abuse is ravaging rural communities and cities alike and spreading its tentacles to major metropolitan areas and around the globe. What makes this drug so powerful, addictive and destructive? In this documentary correspondent Lisa Ling explains why many are calling meth the Worlds Most Dangerous Drug TV-14 L (for strong language)

Saturday, July 21
9-11 p.m. E/P

Discovery Channel

Subjects: World History

Middle and High School

"Secrets of Egypt's Lost Queen"

More powerful than Cleopatra or Nefertiti, Hatshepsut was Egypt's greatest female ruler. And then she disappeared. In this documentary Egypt's preeminent archaeologist, Zahi Hawass, investigates several mummies that may well be the remains of this powerful queen. TV-PG