LEARN/CREATE (MT)

1:00 am 

Economics Classroom, The: A Workshop for Grade 9-12 Teachers  "Building Blocks of Macroeconomics"  Macroeconomics looks at the economy as a whole, including inflation, recession, unemployment, economic growth, and gross domestic product (GDP). In this session, lectures, simulations, and exercises help explain these great forces and show how they fluctuate. D

2:00 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. D

3:00 am 

Science Investigators   Four youthful hosts, armed with the latest gadgets and technology, tackle scientific mysteries. Throwing energy and technological know-how at the topics, they seek answers for: Can you build an elevator into space? Does anyone own the Internet? Do robots have feelings? Why does a rice plant have more genes than humans?G

4:00 am 

Invitation to World Literature  "The Bhagavad Gita"  This epic tale of the warrior-prince Arjuna confronting a life-or-death dilemma during civil war presents a unique and powerful philosophy of duty, discipline, and serving a higher purpose. Beautiful illustrations connect the story with its rich history and culture. Featured speakers include Sheldon Pollack, Professor of Sanskrit Studies and acclaimed composer Philip Glass. D

4:30 am 

Invitation to World Literature  "The Tale of Genji"  This portrait of court life in medieval Japan follows the life and exploits of the great Genji. Written by Murasaki Shikibu, a lady of the Japanese court, it provides an insider's view of Japanese court life, the official and behind the screen. Art, clothing, music from the time of the novel illustrate the obserations of authors Jane Smiley and Chiori Miyagawa, among others. D

5:00 am 

Ethics In America  "Does Doctor Know Best?"  Should you save the mother at the risk of losing the baby? Doctors from the National Cancer Institute and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center discuss controversies created by modern medicine with C. Everett Koop, journalist Ellen Goodman, and others.G

6:00 am 

Rachel's Favorite Food at Home  "Comfort Food"  This episode features some of Rachel's favorite comfort-food recipes, best enjoyed curled up on a sofa: chunky Mediterranean pasta soup with basil pesto; cheese fondue; homemade sausages with apple sauce and concannon, and banana butterscotch pudding. D

6:30 am 

Katie Brown Workshop  "Harvest"  Inspired by the change in season, the Katie Brown Workshop make no-carve pumpkins and a coffee-stained cork menu. Recipes: roast turkey, wild rice stuffing with mushroom gravy and nutty caramel pumpkin pie. D

7:00 am 

Endless Feast  "Boxford, Massachusetts"  New England's changing leaves, rolling hills and idyllic pastureland provide an ideal backdrop to chef Michael Leviton's harvest supper. Local farms, including one operational since Colonial times, supply the feast's root vegetables, squash and Angus beef. D

7:30 am 

Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends  "Pumpkin Patch Dinner"  The Pences visit a pumpkin patch to harvest their favorites for pumpkin curry soup and pumpkin cookies served with hot apple pie drinks.G

8:00 am 

Katie Brown Workshop  "Halloween"  Trick or treat! Katie shares some "spooky" Halloween ideas. In the kitchen: candy pumpkin apples, chocolate-covered marshmallows and white chocolate candy corns. Get into the "spirit" of things with a painted bucket and gourd-face pumpkins. D

8:30 am 

Christina Cooks  "Comfort Food Makeover"  Whenever you need a little TLC, you crave the dishes your Mom used to make. But those dishes are often loaded with more than just her love. On this show, I'll show you how to keep that feeling and still keep feeling good. D

9:00 am 

Endless Feast  "The Arkansas Delta"  The movement to eat locally and sustainably remains in its nascent phase in the Arkansas Delta, but the region comes alive when passionately devoted organic farmers Keith and Jill Forrester donate their farm and produce for a stunning fall feast. D

9:30 am 

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated  "Fall Favorites"  NULL

10:00 am 

P. Allen Smith's Garden to Table  "Harvest Festival"  P. Allen Smith celebrates fall with friends at the farm. He shares recipes like pumpkin crème brulée and roasted chicken and pumpkin stew. Chef Ashley Christenson makes a sweet potato dish.G

10:30 am 

Katie Brown Workshop  "Comfort"  Kick off your shoes, throw on your favorite pair of old jeans and get cozy as Katie makes delicious comfort food: beef brisket, whole grain potato salad and pecan pie. She also creates soothing herbal balls and gives favorite photos an artistic touch with direct transfer memories. D

11:00 am 

Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends  "Fruit Harvest Dinner"  Caprial and John incorporate fruits into autumn dishes like roasted apples and shallots on double thick pork chops and chocolate pear crisp with hazelnuts.G

11:30 am 

Christina Cooks  "Trick Or Treat Makeover"  Halloween treats can be tricky. The irresistible little packages mask refined sugars and empty calories. Your kids are sweet enough! I've got a bag of treats that are really healthy. D

12:00 pm 

Social Studies In Action: A Methodology Workshop, K-5  "Workshop 5. Using Resources"  How can students use a variety of resources well? This session focuses on how to make the most of the resources that can be used in teaching social studies, from artifacts and primary sources to children. D

1:00 pm 

Economics Classroom, The: A Workshop for Grade 9-12 Teachers  "Building Blocks of Macroeconomics"  Macroeconomics looks at the economy as a whole, including inflation, recession, unemployment, economic growth, and gross domestic product (GDP). In this session, lectures, simulations, and exercises help explain these great forces and show how they fluctuate. D

2:00 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. D

3:00 pm 

Science Investigators   Four youthful hosts, armed with the latest gadgets and technology, tackle scientific mysteries. Throwing energy and technological know-how at the topics, they seek answers for: Can you build an elevator into space? Does anyone own the Internet? Do robots have feelings? Why does a rice plant have more genes than humans?G

4:00 pm 

Invitation to World Literature  "The Bhagavad Gita"  This epic tale of the warrior-prince Arjuna confronting a life-or-death dilemma during civil war presents a unique and powerful philosophy of duty, discipline, and serving a higher purpose. Beautiful illustrations connect the story with its rich history and culture. Featured speakers include Sheldon Pollack, Professor of Sanskrit Studies and acclaimed composer Philip Glass. D

4:30 pm 

Invitation to World Literature  "The Tale of Genji"  This portrait of court life in medieval Japan follows the life and exploits of the great Genji. Written by Murasaki Shikibu, a lady of the Japanese court, it provides an insider's view of Japanese court life, the official and behind the screen. Art, clothing, music from the time of the novel illustrate the obserations of authors Jane Smiley and Chiori Miyagawa, among others. D

5:00 pm 

Ethics In America  "Does Doctor Know Best?"  Should you save the mother at the risk of losing the baby? Doctors from the National Cancer Institute and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center discuss controversies created by modern medicine with C. Everett Koop, journalist Ellen Goodman, and others.G

6:00 pm 

Rachel's Favorite Food at Home  "Comfort Food"  This episode features some of Rachel's favorite comfort-food recipes, best enjoyed curled up on a sofa: chunky Mediterranean pasta soup with basil pesto; cheese fondue; homemade sausages with apple sauce and concannon, and banana butterscotch pudding. D

6:30 pm 

Katie Brown Workshop  "Harvest"  Inspired by the change in season, the Katie Brown Workshop make no-carve pumpkins and a coffee-stained cork menu. Recipes: roast turkey, wild rice stuffing with mushroom gravy and nutty caramel pumpkin pie. D

7:00 pm 

Endless Feast  "Boxford, Massachusetts"  New England's changing leaves, rolling hills and idyllic pastureland provide an ideal backdrop to chef Michael Leviton's harvest supper. Local farms, including one operational since Colonial times, supply the feast's root vegetables, squash and Angus beef. D

7:30 pm 

Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends  "Pumpkin Patch Dinner"  The Pences visit a pumpkin patch to harvest their favorites for pumpkin curry soup and pumpkin cookies served with hot apple pie drinks.G

8:00 pm 

Katie Brown Workshop  "Halloween"  Trick or treat! Katie shares some "spooky" Halloween ideas. In the kitchen: candy pumpkin apples, chocolate-covered marshmallows and white chocolate candy corns. Get into the "spirit" of things with a painted bucket and gourd-face pumpkins. D

8:30 pm 

Christina Cooks  "Comfort Food Makeover"  Whenever you need a little TLC, you crave the dishes your Mom used to make. But those dishes are often loaded with more than just her love. On this show, I'll show you how to keep that feeling and still keep feeling good. D

9:00 pm 

Endless Feast  "The Arkansas Delta"  The movement to eat locally and sustainably remains in its nascent phase in the Arkansas Delta, but the region comes alive when passionately devoted organic farmers Keith and Jill Forrester donate their farm and produce for a stunning fall feast. D

9:30 pm 

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated  "Fall Favorites"  NULL

10:00 pm 

P. Allen Smith's Garden to Table  "Harvest Festival"  P. Allen Smith celebrates fall with friends at the farm. He shares recipes like pumpkin crème brulée and roasted chicken and pumpkin stew. Chef Ashley Christenson makes a sweet potato dish.G

10:30 pm 

Katie Brown Workshop  "Comfort"  Kick off your shoes, throw on your favorite pair of old jeans and get cozy as Katie makes delicious comfort food: beef brisket, whole grain potato salad and pecan pie. She also creates soothing herbal balls and gives favorite photos an artistic touch with direct transfer memories. D

11:00 pm 

Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends  "Fruit Harvest Dinner"  Caprial and John incorporate fruits into autumn dishes like roasted apples and shallots on double thick pork chops and chocolate pear crisp with hazelnuts.G

11:30 pm 

Christina Cooks  "Trick Or Treat Makeover"  Halloween treats can be tricky. The irresistible little packages mask refined sugars and empty calories. Your kids are sweet enough! I've got a bag of treats that are really healthy. D