12:00 AM 

Teaching Reading K-2: A Library of Classroom Practices  "Becoming Readers and Writers"  Guided by kindergarten teacher Sheila Owen, of Beaumont, California, students see themselves as readers and writers from day one. [G]

12:30 AM 

Teaching Reading K-2: A Library of Classroom Practices  "Writer's Journal"  Kindergarten students in Houston, Texas, practice reading and writing at their own levels at the classroom's work stations. These routines and classroom management techniques provide a consistent structure for student learning. [G]

1:00 AM 

N Is A Number: A Portrait of Paul Erdos Paul Erdos was one of the most prolific mathematicians who ever lived. He pioneered several fields in theoretical mathematics and published or co-authored more than 1,500 mathematical papers, in a field where 50 good papers in a lifetime would be considered an achievement. [P]

2:00 AM 

Discovering Psychology - Updated Edition  "The Behaving Brain"  Investigates the structure and composition of the brain: how neurons function, how information is collected and transmitted, and how chemical reactions determine every thought, feeling, and action. [G]

2:30 AM 

Discovering Psychology - Updated Edition  "The Responsive Brain"  Takes a closer look at how the brain, behavior and environment interact and how the brain's structure and functions are changed by stimulation from the social and physical context. [G]

3:00 AM 

Essential Science for Teachers: Earth and Space Science  "Session 2. Every Rock Tells A Story"  How can we use rocks to understand events in the Earth. [P]

4:00 AM 

Germans In America  "The Price of Freedom"  In the 1840s, hundreds of hopeful Germans arrive in Galveston, Texas, encouraged by German nobles convinced it was good business sense and a way to rid Germany of malcontents. They find there is no promised transportation and no land. After a fitful start, successful settlements are established in the hills beyond Austin. Part 2 of 4 [G]

5:00 AM 

Social Studies In Action: A Teaching Practices Library, K-12  "Middle East Conflict"  Justin Zimmerman is a sixth-grade teacher at Magnolia School in Joppa, Maryland, about 30 miles north of Baltimore. Mr. Zimmerman explores the claims to land in the Middle East from three major religions — Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. [P]

5:30 AM 

Social Studies In Action: A Teaching Practices Library, K-12  "Public Opinion and the Vietnam War"  Liz Morrison is a ninth–grade American history teacher at Parkway South High School in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. [P]

6:00 AM 

Perfect Day  "Fire and Ice - Lofoten, Norway"  Tina Nordstrom hikes a glacier, creates a chilly apple sorbet and drink and visits a Viking museum. [G]

6:30 AM 

New Scandinavian Cooking with Andreas Viestad  "A Midsummer Night's Meal"  Norway's capital city, Oslo, is set between the sea and the woods. On the beachfront, Andreas makes shrimp cocktail, garlic and ginger-grilled steak and handmade ice cream. [G]

7:00 AM 

Rick Steves' Europe  "Little Europe: San Marino, Monaco, Vatican City, Liechtenstein, and Andorra"  Vatican City, the world's smallest country, comes with the planet's biggest church. He also visits the fairytale princedom of Monaco, Italy's last independent hill town of San Marino, castle-guarded principality of Liechtenstein, and tiny Andorra. [G]

7:30 AM 

Equitrekking  "Texas"  Trekkers feed giant longhorn cattle before attempting to drive a group of fresh cattle across a stream. Guide Jay Brewer describes the rich oil history of the area. Rides at two different ranches take different trails in the Hill Country Natural Area. Then it is on to Fort Worth for the Fort Worth Stock Show and the twice-daily cattle drive through the city. [G]

8:00 AM 

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home  "Tree Talkin'"  Allen begins the creation of an orchard with both edible fruit trees and ornamentals, such as crabapples. He discusses water issues, plant disease and pest control. [G]

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  "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  "Gifts"  Katie finds the perfect gift to give. In the kitchen, she makes edible presents: granola, matzo ball soup, and tomato sauce and croutons. [P]

10:00 AM 

Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel  "Vested Interests, Part I"  Georgia presents the steps to make a woven patchwork vest. Rachel Clark shows her garment collection. Part 1 of 2 [G]

10:30 AM 

Gary Spetz's Painting Wild Places! with Watercolors  "Learn to Paint The Monument Valley, Part 2"  In a step-by-step demonstration, Gary concludes the "Monument Valley" watercolor painting from the previous episode. [P]

11:00 AM 

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated  "Backyard Steak and Potatoes"  Grilled Flank Steak - So what's wrong with marinating steak in bottled Italian salad dressing? A lot. Julia Collin Davison explains to Christopher Kimball how the test kitchen developed a fresh, Mediterranean-style marinade that boosts flavor without over-tenderizing the meat. [P]

11:30 AM 

Lidia's Italy  "Farro The Story"  Lidia celebrates Puglia-Italy's horn of plenty with a menu filled with the region's grains: fresh tagliatelle pasta, tagliatelle with chickpeas, and a salad of tomatoes, mozzarella and faro. [G]

12:00 PM 

Teaching Reading K-2: A Library of Classroom Practices  "Becoming Readers and Writers"  Guided by kindergarten teacher Sheila Owen, of Beaumont, California, students see themselves as readers and writers from day one. [G]

12:30 PM 

Teaching Reading K-2: A Library of Classroom Practices  "Writer's Journal"  Kindergarten students in Houston, Texas, practice reading and writing at their own levels at the classroom's work stations. These routines and classroom management techniques provide a consistent structure for student learning. [G]

1:00 PM 

N Is A Number: A Portrait of Paul Erdos Paul Erdos was one of the most prolific mathematicians who ever lived. He pioneered several fields in theoretical mathematics and published or co-authored more than 1,500 mathematical papers, in a field where 50 good papers in a lifetime would be considered an achievement. [P]

2:00 PM 

Discovering Psychology - Updated Edition  "The Behaving Brain"  Investigates the structure and composition of the brain: how neurons function, how information is collected and transmitted, and how chemical reactions determine every thought, feeling, and action. [G]

2:30 PM 

Discovering Psychology - Updated Edition  "The Responsive Brain"  Takes a closer look at how the brain, behavior and environment interact and how the brain's structure and functions are changed by stimulation from the social and physical context. [G]

3:00 PM 

Essential Science for Teachers: Earth and Space Science  "Session 2. Every Rock Tells A Story"  How can we use rocks to understand events in the Earth. [P]

4:00 PM 

Germans In America  "The Price of Freedom"  In the 1840s, hundreds of hopeful Germans arrive in Galveston, Texas, encouraged by German nobles convinced it was good business sense and a way to rid Germany of malcontents. They find there is no promised transportation and no land. After a fitful start, successful settlements are established in the hills beyond Austin. Part 2 of 4 [G]

5:00 PM 

Social Studies In Action: A Teaching Practices Library, K-12  "Middle East Conflict"  Justin Zimmerman is a sixth-grade teacher at Magnolia School in Joppa, Maryland, about 30 miles north of Baltimore. Mr. Zimmerman explores the claims to land in the Middle East from three major religions — Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. [P]

5:30 PM 

Social Studies In Action: A Teaching Practices Library, K-12  "Public Opinion and the Vietnam War"  Liz Morrison is a ninth–grade American history teacher at Parkway South High School in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. [P]

6:00 PM 

Perfect Day  "Fire and Ice - Lofoten, Norway"  Tina Nordstrom hikes a glacier, creates a chilly apple sorbet and drink and visits a Viking museum. [G]

6:30 PM 

New Scandinavian Cooking with Andreas Viestad  "A Midsummer Night's Meal"  Norway's capital city, Oslo, is set between the sea and the woods. On the beachfront, Andreas makes shrimp cocktail, garlic and ginger-grilled steak and handmade ice cream. [G]

7:00 PM 

Rick Steves' Europe  "Little Europe: San Marino, Monaco, Vatican City, Liechtenstein, and Andorra"  Vatican City, the world's smallest country, comes with the planet's biggest church. He also visits the fairytale princedom of Monaco, Italy's last independent hill town of San Marino, castle-guarded principality of Liechtenstein, and tiny Andorra. [G]

7:30 PM 

Equitrekking  "Texas"  Trekkers feed giant longhorn cattle before attempting to drive a group of fresh cattle across a stream. Guide Jay Brewer describes the rich oil history of the area. Rides at two different ranches take different trails in the Hill Country Natural Area. Then it is on to Fort Worth for the Fort Worth Stock Show and the twice-daily cattle drive through the city. [G]

8:00 PM 

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home  "Tree Talkin'"  Allen begins the creation of an orchard with both edible fruit trees and ornamentals, such as crabapples. He discusses water issues, plant disease and pest control. [G]

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  "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  "Gifts"  Katie finds the perfect gift to give. In the kitchen, she makes edible presents: granola, matzo ball soup, and tomato sauce and croutons. [P]

10:00 PM 

Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel  "Vested Interests, Part I"  Georgia presents the steps to make a woven patchwork vest. Rachel Clark shows her garment collection. Part 1 of 2 [G]

10:30 PM 

Gary Spetz's Painting Wild Places! with Watercolors  "Learn to Paint The Monument Valley, Part 2"  In a step-by-step demonstration, Gary concludes the "Monument Valley" watercolor painting from the previous episode. [P]

11:00 PM 

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated  "Backyard Steak and Potatoes"  Grilled Flank Steak - So what's wrong with marinating steak in bottled Italian salad dressing? A lot. Julia Collin Davison explains to Christopher Kimball how the test kitchen developed a fresh, Mediterranean-style marinade that boosts flavor without over-tenderizing the meat. [P]

11:30 PM 

Lidia's Italy  "Farro The Story"  Lidia celebrates Puglia-Italy's horn of plenty with a menu filled with the region's grains: fresh tagliatelle pasta, tagliatelle with chickpeas, and a salad of tomatoes, mozzarella and faro. [G]