12:00 AM 

Habitable Planet, The  "Oceans"  Ocean systems operate on a range of scales, from massive systems such as El Ni. [P]

12:30 AM 

Habitable Planet, The  "Ecosystems"  Scientists from the Smithsonian Center for Tropical Research document the astounding abundance of diversity in tropical rainforests to discover why so many species coexist that are competing for the same resources. In North America, the Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction project explores why removing just one species dramatically changed the distribution of plants and animals up and down the food web. [P]

1:00 AM 

Private Universe Project In Mathematics  "Possibilities of Real-Life Problems"  Students come up with a surprising array of strategies and representations to build their understanding of a real-life calculus problem — before they have ever taken calculus. [P]

2:00 AM 

Unfinished Nation  "Legacy of An Autocratic Ruler"  [P]

2:30 AM 

Unfinished Nation  "Revolution of a Different Sort"  [P]

3:00 AM 

Engaging with Literature: A Workshop for Teachers, Grades 3-5  "Workshop 8. Reacting to Students"  In this session, you will see various ways to evaluate students, use that information to influence strategies, and communicate expectations to students and families. This session also addresses high-stakes assessments, deciding when to assess and when to evaluate, and suggestions for helping students assess their own work and the work of their peers. [P]

4:00 AM 

Eyes of Nye  "Transportation"  The transportation industry has become America's largest single cause of air pollution. Segments include a retrospective on American car culture, a look at cutting-edge traffic simulation software and the promise of fuel-efficient cars. [G]

4:30 AM 

Design Squad  "Blowin' in the Wind"  The teams compete to design and build wind-powered kinetic art from recycled materials. The winning sculpture is put on display in a Massachusetts sculpture park. [G]

5:00 AM 

Nasa "Why" Files  "Case of the Unknown Stink"  The tree house detectives try to find the source of an unpleasant odor that is invading the surrounding neighborhoods. To determine the source of the stink, the detectives use the scientific method and learn about the sense of smell. They also learn how NASA's Atmospheric Science research can help solve the case. [G]

6:00 AM 

Perfect Day  "Among Lakes and Berries - Karelia, Finland"  Finland host Sara La Fountain hikes near the country's border with Russia. She makes lingonberry porridge and wild berry kiesel. [G]

6:30 AM 

New Scandinavian Cooking with Andreas Viestad  "In The Heart of Fjordland"  On a farm in a valley in central fjordland, Andreas prepares dishes with the artisan goat cheeses of the region. [G]

7:00 AM 

Rick Steves' Europe  "The Czech Republic Off The Beaten Path"  Rick seeks out Art Nouveau, local pub music, stinky cheese-tasting, river-rafting, and peat-bathing. [G]

7:30 AM 

Equitrekking  "Southern Quebec"  This episode explores snowy trails by horses, skis and dogsleds in the Eastern Townships, St. Alphonse-Rodriguez and Mont Tremblant. Darley learns to drive a horse-drawn sleigh. In Montreal, there is an insider's look at Canadian horses in Mont Royal Park, introducing Diablo, a black Canadian horse who patrols the park and the city. [G]

8:00 AM 

Garden Smart The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place. Cactus gardens, a mountain woodland, pollination gardens, attracting wildlife to your garden and more. [P]

8:30 AM 

Ask This Old House  "Installing Sliding Glass Door"  General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of homeowners install a new siding glass door. Afterward, Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?". [P]

9:00 AM 

For Your Home  "Working In Style"  The workspaces of the home get their fair share of attention as Vicki and Sloan show you how to create a handy workshop in the garage and organize the mudroom and laundry area. They also share tips on setting up a computer center for the entire family. [P]

9:30 AM 

Katie Brown Workshop  "Christmas"  Katie prepares a no-stress holiday meal with the help of the Workshop crew. Chef Chris Paulk whips up red pepper risotto, pork tenderloin and Kentucky eggnog. [P]

10:00 AM 

Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel  "Vested Interests, Part II"  Georgia introduces her Americana Collection and demonstrates two crazy patch techniques for quilted handbags. Part 2 of 2 [G]

10:30 AM 

Gary Spetz's Painting Wild Places! with Watercolors  "Learn to Paint A Rugged Shore, Part 1"  The crashing surf of the rocky and rugged Oregon coast . In a step-by-step demonstration, Gary takes the viewer half way through the painting process: from a drawing on watercolor paper through the creation of the painting's base foundation of colors and values. [P]

11:00 AM 

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated  "Grilled Rack of Lamb Dinner"  Grilled Rack of Lamb - At $30.00 a pound, rack of lamb better taste good. Julia Collin Davison shows host Christopher Kimball the test kitchen secret to making the most of this prime piece of meat on the grill. [P]

11:30 AM 

Lidia's Italy  "Tajarin- Yellow and Gold"  After visiting Piemonte in the Langhe region, Lidia makes tajarin pasta with truffle butter and agnolotti with roasted meat and spinach stuffing. [G]

12:00 PM 

Habitable Planet, The  "Agriculture"  Will world population outrun food resources? The "Green Revolution" of the 20th century multiplied crop yields, in part through increasing inputs of pesticides and fertilizers. How can farmers reduce their use of agricultural chemicals and still produce enough food?. [P]

12:30 PM 

Habitable Planet, The  "Water Resources"  While essential to the lives of humans and animals, fresh water only accounts for six percent of the world's water supply. Scientists in Florida's Everglades and the water challenged Southwest consider the optimum use of existing sources of fresh water for both humans and ecosysteMs.. [P]

1:00 PM 

Private Universe Project In Mathematics  "Possibilities of Real-Life Problems"  Students come up with a surprising array of strategies and representations to build their understanding of a real-life calculus problem — before they have ever taken calculus. [P]

2:00 PM 

Place of Our Own  "Encouraging Creativity Throughout The Day"  [P]

2:30 PM 

Los Ninos En Su Casa  "Especial De Actividades"  [P]

3:00 PM 

Engaging with Literature: A Workshop for Teachers, Grades 3-5  "Workshop 8. Reacting to Students"  In this session, you will see various ways to evaluate students, use that information to influence strategies, and communicate expectations to students and families. This session also addresses high-stakes assessments, deciding when to assess and when to evaluate, and suggestions for helping students assess their own work and the work of their peers. [P]

4:00 PM 

Eyes of Nye  "Transportation"  The transportation industry has become America's largest single cause of air pollution. Segments include a retrospective on American car culture, a look at cutting-edge traffic simulation software and the promise of fuel-efficient cars. [G]

4:30 PM 

Design Squad  "Blowin' in the Wind"  The teams compete to design and build wind-powered kinetic art from recycled materials. The winning sculpture is put on display in a Massachusetts sculpture park. [G]

5:00 PM 

Nasa "Why" Files  "Case of the Unknown Stink"  The tree house detectives try to find the source of an unpleasant odor that is invading the surrounding neighborhoods. To determine the source of the stink, the detectives use the scientific method and learn about the sense of smell. They also learn how NASA's Atmospheric Science research can help solve the case. [G]

6:00 PM 

Perfect Day  "Among Lakes and Berries - Karelia, Finland"  Finland host Sara La Fountain hikes near the country's border with Russia. She makes lingonberry porridge and wild berry kiesel. [G]

6:30 PM 

New Scandinavian Cooking with Andreas Viestad  "In The Heart of Fjordland"  On a farm in a valley in central fjordland, Andreas prepares dishes with the artisan goat cheeses of the region. [G]

7:00 PM 

Rick Steves' Europe  "The Czech Republic Off The Beaten Path"  Rick seeks out Art Nouveau, local pub music, stinky cheese-tasting, river-rafting, and peat-bathing. [G]

7:30 PM 

Equitrekking  "Southern Quebec"  This episode explores snowy trails by horses, skis and dogsleds in the Eastern Townships, St. Alphonse-Rodriguez and Mont Tremblant. Darley learns to drive a horse-drawn sleigh. In Montreal, there is an insider's look at Canadian horses in Mont Royal Park, introducing Diablo, a black Canadian horse who patrols the park and the city. [G]

8:00 PM 

Garden Smart The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place. Cactus gardens, a mountain woodland, pollination gardens, attracting wildlife to your garden and more. [P]

8:30 PM 

Ask This Old House  "Installing Sliding Glass Door"  General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of homeowners install a new siding glass door. Afterward, Tom, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?". [P]

9:00 PM 

For Your Home  "Working In Style"  The workspaces of the home get their fair share of attention as Vicki and Sloan show you how to create a handy workshop in the garage and organize the mudroom and laundry area. They also share tips on setting up a computer center for the entire family. [P]

9:30 PM 

Katie Brown Workshop  "Christmas"  Katie prepares a no-stress holiday meal with the help of the Workshop crew. Chef Chris Paulk whips up red pepper risotto, pork tenderloin and Kentucky eggnog. [P]

10:00 PM 

Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel  "Vested Interests, Part II"  Georgia introduces her Americana Collection and demonstrates two crazy patch techniques for quilted handbags. Part 2 of 2 [G]

10:30 PM 

Gary Spetz's Painting Wild Places! with Watercolors  "Learn to Paint A Rugged Shore, Part 1"  The crashing surf of the rocky and rugged Oregon coast . In a step-by-step demonstration, Gary takes the viewer half way through the painting process: from a drawing on watercolor paper through the creation of the painting's base foundation of colors and values. [P]

11:00 PM 

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated  "Grilled Rack of Lamb Dinner"  Grilled Rack of Lamb - At $30.00 a pound, rack of lamb better taste good. Julia Collin Davison shows host Christopher Kimball the test kitchen secret to making the most of this prime piece of meat on the grill. [P]

11:30 PM 

Lidia's Italy  "Tajarin- Yellow and Gold"  After visiting Piemonte in the Langhe region, Lidia makes tajarin pasta with truffle butter and agnolotti with roasted meat and spinach stuffing. [G]