LEARN/CREATE (MT)

12:00 am 

Expanding Canon: Teaching Multicultural Literature In High School, The  "Workshop 4. Inquiry: Tom"  In Part I, Jorge Arredondo. D

1:30 am 

French In Action  "Entering School Zone II"  Trying to impress Mireille, Robert criticizes the educational system. He has taken a leave of absence from college to "find himself." "Poor thing," says Mireille, "were you lost?"G

2:30 am 

Unfinished Nation  "Imperial Ambition"  Stirrings of imperialism. Arguments for and against joining the imperial race. American interest in the Caribbean; determination to maintain hegemonic power in hemisphere. Spanish-American War and role of the press. "Glorious little war" in Cuba vs. experience in the Philippines. Territorial acquisitions.G

3:30 am 

Discovering Psychology  "Maturing and Aging"  Explains what really happens, physically and psychologically, as we age, and how society reacts to the last stages of life.G

4:30 am 

Biz Kid$  "Economic Cycles (What Goes Up Must Come Down)"  Trends in the economy go up and down. Learn how trends can affect a business. Discover how you can protect yourself against negative effects and plan for the positive trends. D

5:30 am 

Wild Kratts  "Platypus Cafe"  While kayaking in Australia, Martin and Chris encounter one of the world's most unusual creatures, a platypus mother with her eggs. But unscrupulous endangered animal chef, Gourmand, plans on making the platypus eggs his next delicacy. The Wild Kratts team must use the special "sixth sense" of the platypus to save the eggs. D

6:30 am 

Art of Food with Wendy Brodie  "Phyllo Dough"  This intriguing pastry dough ("phyllo" is Greek for "leaf") has so much creative potential. Brodie unravels the mystery of how to handle, prepare and cook with phyllo. D

7:30 am 

Grannies On Safari  "Peru - Cusco & Machu Picchu"  Travel with the Grannies to Cusco, a world heritage site, and the former capital of the Inca civilization. At 11,900 feet high, this ancient city was not only considered sacred by the Incas but was a jewel of the Spanish colonial world. The city is considered the arts and crafts capital of Peru. D

8:30 am 

Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac  "Trellis"  In the final episode of season one, Tommy guides viewers through the process of building a trellis, perfect for any outdoor space. Whether growing roses, creeping vines or clematis, this is an easy-to-make project that will highlight the side of any home.G

9:30 am 

Katie Brown Workshop  "Keep 'em Busy"  Katie knows how to keep children cooking, creating and busy with sure-fire kid-friendly recipes and projects. Recipes: a healthy taco bar and a kid-friendly cookie bar. Projects: a nature-inspired gingerbread house and child-size "doodle desk. D

10:30 am 

Best of Simply Painting: Across Europe  "Rouen"  In the French town of Rouen, Frank visits a ceramics museum, recalls Joan of Arc and paints a vase of daffodils. D

11:30 am 

Taste This!  "Mixing Food with Designs"  Chef Joseph heads to the Architectural Design Show at Pier 94 in New York City. Here he creates a delicious grilled steak sandwich using a custom countertop grill. Chef Joe heads back to the test kitchen to experiment with more steak sandwiches that are grilled to perfection!. D

1:00 pm 

French In Action  "Entering School Zone I"  Mireille and Robert are having an aperitif at the Closerie des Lilas and discussing their school days. Mireille is enthusiastic about one of her art history teachers. Robert is not amused.G

2:00 pm 

Unfinished Nation  "Political Stalemate"  Equilibrium, party loyalty final decades of 19th century. Patronage and kickbacks system vs. need for skilled government officials. Presidential politics; election battles. Significant regulatory legislation. Depression of 1893 and the emergence of the Populist Party. Gold-silver controversy.G

3:00 pm 

Discovering Psychology  "Sex and Gender"  Analyzes the similarities and differences between males and females, and how sex roles reflect social values and psychological knowledge.G

4:00 pm 

Curiosity Quest  "Toothpaste"  Have you ever wondered how toothpaste helps fight cavities? Join Joel Greene as he ventures through the Tom's of Maine facility to learn how toothpaste is made. D

5:00 pm 

The Electric Company  "Pies for Puppies"  It's the Pies for Puppies charity bake sale, and Jessica, Danny Rebus and others are competing to sell the most pies and become the "puppy hero." But someone has taken all of Jessica's pies! The Electric Company discovers that Danny Rebus is trying to cheat his way to victory, and it is up to them to put a stop to it. D

6:00 pm 

Lidia's Italy In America  "Kansas City and New Orleans: Italian Father's Day"  NULL

7:00 pm 

Clodagh's Irish Food Trails  "Aran Islands and Galway"  NULL

8:00 pm 

Ask This Old House  "Installing Interior Window Trim/Heating A Swimming Pool"  General contractor Tom Silva installs interior window trim. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a new device that will heat a swimming pool for free using the excess heat produced by a central air conditioner. D

9:00 pm 

Equitrekking  "Uruguay"  Equitrekking host Darley Newman travels to the small South American country of Uruguay to discover gaucho culture by visiting various estancias, riding with cowboys on the beach, taking in the coastal town of Punta del Este and tasting local foods in Montevideo. At an eco-friendly ranch that raises sheep and cattle, Darley learns about the area's mystical vibe on a ride to a section of mysterious stone cones and up to a high point with views of a Tibetan monastery. Over a morning cup of mate, a special tea popular throughout Uruguay, Darley talks with a local about the tradition behind this caffeinated drink and the proper way to prepare it. D

10:00 pm 

Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen  "Upscale Meat and Potatoes"  NULL

11:00 pm 

Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends  "Wine Pairing Dinner"  The Pences choose a white and a red wine for, first, oven poached halibut with ginger and then chilies braised beef with olive and roasted garlic butter.G