education
Become a Member
Support the programming and educational initiatives of Idaho Public Television by joining today.
home ready to learn k-12 adult education




Overnight Schedule



Educ. Record Rights



Learn Cable



Classroom Calendar



IdahoPTV Reaches
    Out




PBS Teacherline


PBS Kids Website
 
Learn Cable - Mountain Time    (Show Pacific)

Note: During the legislative session, IdahoPTV will air live coverage of the Idaho House proceedings on the Learn Channel. When the Legislature is not in session, regular Annenberg and Create programming will be shown.


<<Prev Month    April 2012    Next Month >>
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
15

12:00 AM 
Ethics In America  "Under Orders, Under Fire (Part II)"  The carnage of My Lai raises the issue of confidentiality between the soldier, his religious confessor, and military justice. Generals debate the clash between military tribunals and the right of confidentiality with Chaplain Timothy Tatum of the U.S. Army War College, the Reverend J. Bryan Hehir of the U.S. Catholic Conference, and others. [G]

1:00 AM 
Assessment In Math and Science: What's The Point?  "When I Was In School...."  Changing old ways is not easy. Communication is the first step toward encouraging support for new assessment strategies. [P]

2:30 AM 
Whole Child, The: A Caregiver's Guide to the First Five Years  "Babies Are Children, Too"  The special concerns when caring for infants in groups and the importance of nurturing care. [P]

3:00 AM 
Portraits of Emotion Portraits of Emotion is a feature length documentary film that follows over the course of four years the life of 14-year-old Jonathan Lerman, an artistic prodigy who is diagnosed with autism, a lifelong developmental disability that affects learning, communication and social interaction. While capable of drawing astonishing portraits that capture the nuances of human emotion, Jonathan is unable to effectively verbally communicate his feelings. [P]

4:00 AM 
Making Meaning In Literature: A Workshop for Teachers, Grades 6-8  "Workshop 2. Encouraging Discussion"  Introduced by Dr. Langer, this program concentrates on discussion and its importance in helping engaged readers go further in the text. The on–screen teachers talk about ways to encourage whole–class and small–group discussion, the importance of asking the right questions to provoke thoughtful discussion, and making the discussion inclusive, including both talkative and reticent students. [P]

5:00 AM 
Making Meaning In Literature: A Video Library, Grades 6-8  "Facilitating Discussion"  Students in Tanya Schnabl's sixth–grade language arts class in rural Sherburne, New York, become involved with Among the Hidden, Margaret Peterson Haddix's futuristic text. As Schnabl encourages discussion of the text on many levels, the students move beyond their first impressions of the book to internalize lessons and make them their own. [P]

5:18 AM 
Making Meaning In Literature: A Video Library, Grades 6-8  "Seminar Discussion"  Dorothy Franklin's diverse seventh–grade language arts classroom in the heart of Chicago focuses on Langston Hughes's short story, "Passing." Franklin encourages her students to take on the perspective of the characters in the text, with some surprising and satisfying results. [P]

5:37 AM 
Making Meaning In Literature: A Video Library, Grades 6-8  "Dramatic Tableaux"  This program features the seventh–grade Berlin, Maryland, classroom of Dr. Jan Currence. Currence and her students delve into Christopher Paul Curtis's The Watsons Go to Birmingham — 1963. [P]

6:00 AM 
Tommy Tang's Easy Thai Cooking  "Loy Krathong Festival at Sukhothai"  Thai Hom Mali Rice, Red Curry Chicken, Thai style Omelets and Sauteed Broccoli with Bacon are made. [G]

6:30 AM 
Sara's Weeknight Meals  "Sunday Comfort Meals"  [P]

7:00 AM 
Rick Steves' Europe  "Lisbon and the Algarve"  Rick finds salty sailors' quarters and Fado singers mixed with architecture from Portugal's days as a world power. [G]

7:30 AM 
Travelscope  "Greece - Cruising The Isles"  [P]

8:00 AM 
P. Allen Smith's Garden Home  "Shape and Form"  After pointing out examples at the Garden Home Retreat, Allen heads to Kentucky for a tour of Churchill Downs race track. He also visits the Arkansas governor mansion, where bare root roses are being planted. [G]

8:30 AM 
Ask This Old House  "Repairing a Shower Valve; Rebuilding a Wobbly Stair Banister"  Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner repair her faulty shower valve. Then, general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner rebuild her wobbly stair banister. [P]

9:00 AM 
For Your Home  "Don't Forget The Yard"  Since the outside matters as much as the inside, Vicki and Sloan share their garden designs and vision. They get expert advice to keep the landscape environmentally friendly, personal and low maintenance. [P]

9:30 AM 
Katie Brown Workshop  "Minty Holiday"  Host Katie Brown creates recipes and projects inspired by the festive red and white peppermint. In the Kitchen: refreshing mashed potato blend, rack of lamb with minty glaze, and Kim's thin mint cookies. [P]

10:00 AM 
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting  "Spring Flowers"  Liz Porter shares her techniques for using fusible web and windowing for a simple applique project. [P]

10:30 AM 
Donna Dewberry Show  "Geranium-Mania"  Donna teaches how to paint geraniums using small brushes and her One Stroke techniques. Then turn ordinary clay flowerpots into works of art with easy to master shading techniques. [P]

11:00 AM 
Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen  "Beef Meets Grill"  Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make real Texas Barbecued Beef ribs at home. next, equipment expert Adam Reid reviews paper plates, and finally, Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to preparing perfectly char-Grilled steaks at home. [P]

11:30 AM 
Lidia's Italy In America  "Chicago: Chicago's Italian Beef Sandwich"  [P]

12:00 PM 
Ethics In America  "Under Orders, Under Fire (Part II)"  The carnage of My Lai raises the issue of confidentiality between the soldier, his religious confessor, and military justice. Generals debate the clash between military tribunals and the right of confidentiality with Chaplain Timothy Tatum of the U.S. Army War College, the Reverend J. Bryan Hehir of the U.S. Catholic Conference, and others. [G]

1:00 PM 
Assessment In Math and Science: What's The Point?  "When I Was In School...."  Changing old ways is not easy. Communication is the first step toward encouraging support for new assessment strategies. [P]

2:30 PM 
Whole Child, The: A Caregiver's Guide to the First Five Years  "Babies Are Children, Too"  The special concerns when caring for infants in groups and the importance of nurturing care. [P]

3:00 PM 
Portraits of Emotion Portraits of Emotion is a feature length documentary film that follows over the course of four years the life of 14-year-old Jonathan Lerman, an artistic prodigy who is diagnosed with autism, a lifelong developmental disability that affects learning, communication and social interaction. While capable of drawing astonishing portraits that capture the nuances of human emotion, Jonathan is unable to effectively verbally communicate his feelings. [P]

4:00 PM 
Making Meaning In Literature: A Workshop for Teachers, Grades 6-8  "Workshop 2. Encouraging Discussion"  Introduced by Dr. Langer, this program concentrates on discussion and its importance in helping engaged readers go further in the text. The on–screen teachers talk about ways to encourage whole–class and small–group discussion, the importance of asking the right questions to provoke thoughtful discussion, and making the discussion inclusive, including both talkative and reticent students. [P]

5:00 PM 
Making Meaning In Literature: A Video Library, Grades 6-8  "Facilitating Discussion"  Students in Tanya Schnabl's sixth–grade language arts class in rural Sherburne, New York, become involved with Among the Hidden, Margaret Peterson Haddix's futuristic text. As Schnabl encourages discussion of the text on many levels, the students move beyond their first impressions of the book to internalize lessons and make them their own. [P]

5:18 PM 
Making Meaning In Literature: A Video Library, Grades 6-8  "Seminar Discussion"  Dorothy Franklin's diverse seventh–grade language arts classroom in the heart of Chicago focuses on Langston Hughes's short story, "Passing." Franklin encourages her students to take on the perspective of the characters in the text, with some surprising and satisfying results. [P]

5:37 PM 
Making Meaning In Literature: A Video Library, Grades 6-8  "Dramatic Tableaux"  This program features the seventh–grade Berlin, Maryland, classroom of Dr. Jan Currence. Currence and her students delve into Christopher Paul Curtis's The Watsons Go to Birmingham — 1963. [P]

6:00 PM 
Tommy Tang's Easy Thai Cooking  "Loy Krathong Festival at Sukhothai"  Thai Hom Mali Rice, Red Curry Chicken, Thai style Omelets and Sauteed Broccoli with Bacon are made. [G]

6:30 PM 
Sara's Weeknight Meals  "Sunday Comfort Meals"  [P]

7:00 PM 
Rick Steves' Europe  "Lisbon and the Algarve"  Rick finds salty sailors' quarters and Fado singers mixed with architecture from Portugal's days as a world power. [G]

7:30 PM 
Travelscope  "Greece - Cruising The Isles"  [P]

8:00 PM 
P. Allen Smith's Garden Home  "Shape and Form"  After pointing out examples at the Garden Home Retreat, Allen heads to Kentucky for a tour of Churchill Downs race track. He also visits the Arkansas governor mansion, where bare root roses are being planted. [G]

8:30 PM 
Ask This Old House  "Repairing a Shower Valve; Rebuilding a Wobbly Stair Banister"  Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner repair her faulty shower valve. Then, general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner rebuild her wobbly stair banister. [P]

9:00 PM 
For Your Home  "Don't Forget The Yard"  Since the outside matters as much as the inside, Vicki and Sloan share their garden designs and vision. They get expert advice to keep the landscape environmentally friendly, personal and low maintenance. [P]

9:30 PM 
Katie Brown Workshop  "Minty Holiday"  Host Katie Brown creates recipes and projects inspired by the festive red and white peppermint. In the Kitchen: refreshing mashed potato blend, rack of lamb with minty glaze, and Kim's thin mint cookies. [P]

10:00 PM 
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting  "Spring Flowers"  Liz Porter shares her techniques for using fusible web and windowing for a simple applique project. [P]

10:30 PM 
Donna Dewberry Show  "Geranium-Mania"  Donna teaches how to paint geraniums using small brushes and her One Stroke techniques. Then turn ordinary clay flowerpots into works of art with easy to master shading techniques. [P]

11:00 PM 
Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen  "Beef Meets Grill"  Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make real Texas Barbecued Beef ribs at home. next, equipment expert Adam Reid reviews paper plates, and finally, Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to preparing perfectly char-Grilled steaks at home. [P]

11:30 PM 
Lidia's Italy In America  "Chicago: Chicago's Italian Beef Sandwich"  [P]


More
Click the links below for schedules on IdahoPTV's learn cable channels
 
Idaho Public Television Homepage