LEARN/CREATE (PT)

11:30 pm 

Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish  "Las Empanadas"  This episode features Roberto discussing again with Angela the sale of her apartment in Puerto Rico.G

12:00 am 

Mathematics Illuminated  "How Big Is Infinity?"  Throughout the ages, the notion of infinity has been a source of mystery and paradox, a philosophical question to ponder. As a mathematical concept, infinity is at the heart of calculus, the notion of irrational numbers. D

12:30 am 

Mathematics Illuminated  "Topology's Twists and Turns"  Topology, known as "rubber sheet math," is a field of mathematics that concerns those properties of an object that remain the same even when the object is stretched and squashed. In this unit we investigate topology's seminal relationship to network theory, the study of connectedness, and its critical function in understanding the shape of the universe in which we live. D

1:00 am 

Power of Place: Geography for the 21st Century  "Europe: Supranationalism and Devolution Strasbourg: Symbol of a United Europe"  The city of Strasbourg is one locus of power in an increasingly supranationalist Europe. Slovakia: New Sovereignty - Since Czechoslovakia separated into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, how have the Slovaks fared?G

1:30 am 

Power of Place: Geography for the 21st Century  "East Looks West"  Berlin is now capital of a reunified Germany and a symbol of a more unified Europe. But the integration of East Berlin requires urban reorganization and economic expansion.Poland: Diffusion of Democracy - Strategies for spreading democracy through Poland required a decidedly spatial approach.G

2:00 am 

Mechanical Universe…And Beyond, The  "Electric Field"  Faraday's vision of lines of constant force in space laid the foundation for the modern force field theory. D

2:30 am 

Mechanical Universe…And Beyond, The  "Potential and Capacitance"  Franklin proposes a successful theory of the Leyden jar and invents the parallel plate capacitor. D

3:00 am 

Saddle Club  "Greener Pastures - Part I"  Carole, whose late mother was a veterinarian, spends a week with the vet, Judy Baker. A fatal injury to a treasured horse, caused by Veronica's negligence, turns Carole from horses altogether.G

3:30 am 

DragonflyTV  "Water Clean-Up/Nanosilver"  Taylor and Gabe learn that nano-iron is being used to neutralize toxins in ground water. Sarah and Mande learn that nanosilver is used in some socks to kill bacteria, keeping them odor-free.G

4:00 am 

Growing a Greener World  "Dominica; A Small Country Big on Sustainability: (Dominica Island)"  One Small Island, Big on Sustainability: The tiny Caribbean Island of Dominica is known as the Nature Island for good reason. Over two thirds of the island is protected rainforests and the country's economy is driven largely by their sustainable agriculture and renewable energy. See how this tiny country can be an example for everyone in how we can all grow a greener world. D

4:30 am 

SciGirls  "Blowin' in the Wind"  SciGirl Hannah and her friends design and build their own working miniature wind farm. D

5:00 am 

Kimchi Chronicles  "The Kimchi Chronicles Conclude"  The final episode in the series begins in the ethereal countryside where Marja spends a day with the "Alice Waters of Korea" and learns the authentic way to make kimchi and holiday dishes to celebrate the new year. Marja and Jean-Georges also taste royal court cuisine and Marja visits Sanchon Restaurant in Seoul for a transformative meal of temple cuisine. Marja joins her Korean family in the northern beach town of Sokcho for a picnic and then brings the spirit home to New York for a roast pig celebration with the Vongerichten family. D

5:30 am 

Taste This!  "Sculptures Made Out of Chocolate"  NULL

6:00 am 

Richard Bangs' Adventures with Purpose Assam India: Quest for the One-Horned Rhinoceros   In his latest ADVENTURES WITH PURPOSE special, renowned adventurer Richard Bangs treks through the remote state of Assam in India - a region of rushing rivers, strapping monsoons, vast expanses of unspoiled land and a staggering array of wildlife, including the one-horned rhinoceros. What kept these rare rhinos from falling into extinction? What does their story reveal about the world and about saving precious wildlife? Richard sets off to discover what this elusive rhino represents to the people of Assam - and to the world. D

7:00 am 

The Victory Garden  "Light"  Host Jamie Durie visits the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California, to take a closer look at specimens that reflect light, absorb light or bring light into the garden.G

7:30 am 

The Woodwright's Shop  "Thomas Day, Cabinetmaker"  In the days of slavery, Thomas Day, a free black cabinetmaker in North Carolina, was one of the most respected artisans in the South. We'll look beneath the veneer on his furniture and discover his intriguing architectural work. D

8:00 am 

American Woodshop  "Sectional Plantation Table"  NULL

8:30 am 

Glass with Vicki Payne  "Curb Appeal"  Add colorful curb appeal to your front yard with this unique stained glass house number plaque. Discover tips for personalizing this project to feature your own house and address numbers. Today's tip features how and why you need pattern shears when creating stained glass projects. D

9:00 am 

Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting  "Joseph's Pinwheel"  NULL

9:30 am 

Best of the Joy of Painting  "Winter's Grace"  Enter into the realm of the far north with Bob Ross and view firsthand the glory of a winter time landscape. D

10:00 am 

Jacques Pepin: More Fast Food My Way  "Smooth Food"  Daughter Claudine joins Jacques in the kitchen. He uses local blue cheese for mini savory cheesecakes on arugula, and makes tapioca banana coconut pudding.G

10:30 am 

Food Trip with Todd English  "Big Mango: Three Nights In Bangkok"  Captivated by the rich culture and cuisine of the Land of Smiles, Todd English crosses the sea to embark on his quest to discover the secrets of Bangkok. Culinary delights from creative street foods TO abundant feasts of the royal cuisine await as Todd befriends gifted local chefs who share not only their passion, but also their backstage access to the best of Bangkok. With his mind full of bold and new ideas, Todd journeys back to Olives in Boston to put his signature stamp on Thai cuisine. D

11:00 am 

Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish  "Estoy Harta!"  In this episode, Raquel's parents arrive in Mexico and Raquel confronts her mother about not letting her know of Luis's surprise arrival.G

11:30 am 

Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish  "Las Empanadas"  This episode features Roberto discussing again with Angela the sale of her apartment in Puerto Rico.G

12:00 pm 

Mathematics Illuminated  "How Big Is Infinity?"  Throughout the ages, the notion of infinity has been a source of mystery and paradox, a philosophical question to ponder. As a mathematical concept, infinity is at the heart of calculus, the notion of irrational numbers. D

12:30 pm 

Mathematics Illuminated  "Topology's Twists and Turns"  Topology, known as "rubber sheet math," is a field of mathematics that concerns those properties of an object that remain the same even when the object is stretched and squashed. In this unit we investigate topology's seminal relationship to network theory, the study of connectedness, and its critical function in understanding the shape of the universe in which we live. D

1:00 pm 

Place of Our Own  "Creating A Positive Environment"  NULL

1:30 pm 

Los Ninos En Su Casa  "Los Ninos Y La Diabetes"  NULL

2:00 pm 

Mechanical Universe…And Beyond, The  "Electric Field"  Faraday's vision of lines of constant force in space laid the foundation for the modern force field theory. D

2:30 pm 

Mechanical Universe…And Beyond, The  "Potential and Capacitance"  Franklin proposes a successful theory of the Leyden jar and invents the parallel plate capacitor. D

3:00 pm 

Saddle Club  "Greener Pastures - Part I"  Carole, whose late mother was a veterinarian, spends a week with the vet, Judy Baker. A fatal injury to a treasured horse, caused by Veronica's negligence, turns Carole from horses altogether.G

3:30 pm 

DragonflyTV  "Water Clean-Up/Nanosilver"  Taylor and Gabe learn that nano-iron is being used to neutralize toxins in ground water. Sarah and Mande learn that nanosilver is used in some socks to kill bacteria, keeping them odor-free.G

4:00 pm 

Growing a Greener World  "Dominica; A Small Country Big on Sustainability: (Dominica Island)"  One Small Island, Big on Sustainability: The tiny Caribbean Island of Dominica is known as the Nature Island for good reason. Over two thirds of the island is protected rainforests and the country's economy is driven largely by their sustainable agriculture and renewable energy. See how this tiny country can be an example for everyone in how we can all grow a greener world. D

4:30 pm 

SciGirls  "Blowin' in the Wind"  SciGirl Hannah and her friends design and build their own working miniature wind farm. D

5:00 pm 

Kimchi Chronicles  "The Kimchi Chronicles Conclude"  The final episode in the series begins in the ethereal countryside where Marja spends a day with the "Alice Waters of Korea" and learns the authentic way to make kimchi and holiday dishes to celebrate the new year. Marja and Jean-Georges also taste royal court cuisine and Marja visits Sanchon Restaurant in Seoul for a transformative meal of temple cuisine. Marja joins her Korean family in the northern beach town of Sokcho for a picnic and then brings the spirit home to New York for a roast pig celebration with the Vongerichten family. D

5:30 pm 

Taste This!  "Sculptures Made Out of Chocolate"  NULL

6:00 pm 

Richard Bangs' Adventures with Purpose Assam India: Quest for the One-Horned Rhinoceros   In his latest ADVENTURES WITH PURPOSE special, renowned adventurer Richard Bangs treks through the remote state of Assam in India - a region of rushing rivers, strapping monsoons, vast expanses of unspoiled land and a staggering array of wildlife, including the one-horned rhinoceros. What kept these rare rhinos from falling into extinction? What does their story reveal about the world and about saving precious wildlife? Richard sets off to discover what this elusive rhino represents to the people of Assam - and to the world. D

7:00 pm 

The Victory Garden  "Light"  Host Jamie Durie visits the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California, to take a closer look at specimens that reflect light, absorb light or bring light into the garden.G

7:30 pm 

The Woodwright's Shop  "Thomas Day, Cabinetmaker"  In the days of slavery, Thomas Day, a free black cabinetmaker in North Carolina, was one of the most respected artisans in the South. We'll look beneath the veneer on his furniture and discover his intriguing architectural work. D

8:00 pm 

American Woodshop  "Sectional Plantation Table"  NULL

8:30 pm 

Glass with Vicki Payne  "Curb Appeal"  Add colorful curb appeal to your front yard with this unique stained glass house number plaque. Discover tips for personalizing this project to feature your own house and address numbers. Today's tip features how and why you need pattern shears when creating stained glass projects. D

9:00 pm 

Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting  "Joseph's Pinwheel"  NULL

9:30 pm 

Best of the Joy of Painting  "Winter's Grace"  Enter into the realm of the far north with Bob Ross and view firsthand the glory of a winter time landscape. D

10:00 pm 

Jacques Pepin: More Fast Food My Way  "Smooth Food"  Daughter Claudine joins Jacques in the kitchen. He uses local blue cheese for mini savory cheesecakes on arugula, and makes tapioca banana coconut pudding.G

10:30 pm 

Food Trip with Todd English  "Big Mango: Three Nights In Bangkok"  Captivated by the rich culture and cuisine of the Land of Smiles, Todd English crosses the sea to embark on his quest to discover the secrets of Bangkok. Culinary delights from creative street foods TO abundant feasts of the royal cuisine await as Todd befriends gifted local chefs who share not only their passion, but also their backstage access to the best of Bangkok. With his mind full of bold and new ideas, Todd journeys back to Olives in Boston to put his signature stamp on Thai cuisine. D

11:00 pm 

Artifacts & Fiction: Workshop In American Literature  "Workshop 7. Ritual Artifacts"  From Victorian calling cards to Puritan gravestones, ritual artifacts reveal how humans create and define order in their lives. This session explains how to apply close reading skills to sacred and secular ritual objects to enrich understanding of the cultural setting of a literary text. D