This guide is a helpful resource for teachers, parents and students who want to learn more about Cable in the Classroom programming and the website resources available. Each of the networks listed below provides commercial free, educational programming. Time Warner Cable is proud to provide free cable television services to all of the public, private, and parochial schools in our service area and we hope this guide serves as yet another innovative education resource.
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| Network: |
(website for CIC programming) |
| Network Overview: |
Brief description of the network's programming. |
| Subjects: |
Subjects covered by Cable in the Classroom programming (Current Events; English/Language Arts; Mathematics; Personal Development: Science and Technology; Social Studies; Visual and Performing Arts. |
| Age Level(s): |
Intended audience age as identified by the network. |
| Support Materials: |
Services and materials available through their website. |
| Notes: |
Miscellaneous information.
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A & E
www.aetv.com/class |
| Network Overview: |
An award-winning entertainment network, A & E offers original movies, dramas, documentaries, mysteries, and the highly acclaimed Biography series. Each weekday morning A & E offers commercial-free, copyright cleared educational programming. Video-taping of shows is positively encouraged. |
| Subjects: |
English/language arts, science/technology, personal development, social studies, history, visual and performing arts. |
| Grade Level(s): |
4th Grade and higher. |
| Support Materials: |
Classroom calendar; program descriptions; teaching guides; subject guides; list of web resources; email newsletter; student, teacher, and school contests, prizes and scholarships; classroom tips; and classroom store. |
| Program Time: |
Monday through Friday from 6-7 a.m. |
| Notes: |
The Idea Book for Educators, a biannual teacher's magazine, can be sent free of charge. Register to receive it on website.
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Animal Planet
www.animal.discovery.com/ |
| Network Overview: |
Animal Planet is part of a leading global entertainment company, Discovery Communications, Inc. It offers educational programming for every age and interest on both domestic and wild animals. Join orangutan expert Birute Galdikas, marine biologist Sam Gruber, and baboon expert Shirley Strum, as they share their compassion for wildlife across the globe on Champions of the Wild. |
| Subjects: |
Science/technology, social studies, and history. |
| Grade Level(s): |
All grade levels. |
| Support Materials: |
Daily programming guide; program descriptions; teaching guides; subject guides; list of web resources; student website; educational games; teacher's store; lesson plans; teaching tools; study tools; video clips; and classroom activities that support core curricular topics. |
| Program Time: |
Champions of the Wild airs Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. |
| Notes: |
Sign up for Custom Classroom so you can create and save puzzles with "Puzzlemaker", create, save and administer quizzes with "Quiz Central", and create and save worksheets with "Worksheet Generator."
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BET |
| Network Overview: |
Black Entertainment Television (BET) offers programs targeted to African American and urban populations. As a part of its Rap-It-Up nationwide campaign to bring the HIV/AIDS epidemic to the forefront, BET has developed a set of interactive lesson plans that may supplement existing HIV/AIDS school curriculum. |
| Subjects: |
Health (HIV/AIDS), pregnancy, sexual health, cancer, diabetes and personal development. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Specifically designed for use in Health classrooms in grades nine and ten. However, programs contain activities and cross-curricular modifications that make them applicable for almost any classroom type. |
| Support Materials: |
Program descriptions; teaching guides; frequently asked questions; sample permission form; Rap-It-Up classroom connection kit order form; HIV/AIDS fact sheet; timelines; lesson plans and associated activity sheets. |
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| Notes: |
The Classroom Connection lesson plans are free and available for download, copying, and use by all teachers. Each lesson plan is designed to be independent - you may use them alone or use all ten. Three of the lesson plans are associated with a 30 minute Cable in the Classroom documentary "Naked Truth." The video will air multiple times on BET for teachers to videotape and show in class.
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The Biography Channel |
| Network Overview: |
The Biography Channel takes viewers inside the lives of exceptional people with engaging profiles, compelling documentaries, and surprising short features. |
| Subjects: |
English/language arts, science/technology, personal development, social studies, history, and visual and performing arts. |
| Grade Level(s): |
4th Grade and higher. |
| Support Materials: |
Classroom calendar; program descriptions; teaching guides; subject guides; list of web resources; email newsletter; student, teacher, and school contests, prizes and scholarships; classroom tips; and classroom store. |
| The Biography Project for Schools: |
A& E Classroom has compiled Biography videos and teaching materials which allow teachers and students across the country to explore the lives of individuals who have had an important impact on our past. The Biography project is an Emmy award-winning educational incentive committed to helping young people learn about the positive impact an individual can have on society. |
| Program Time: |
Monday through Friday from 6-7 a.m.. |
| Notes: |
The Idea Book for Educators, a biannual teacher's magazine, can be sent free of charge. Register to receive it on website.
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CNBC
moneycentral.msn.com/video/default.aspx |
| Network Overview: |
CNBC offers the world's leading financial and business news and broad-based interactive talk shows. |
| Subjects: |
Current events, mathematics/finance, business, and social studies. |
| Grade Level(s): |
High School |
| Support Materials: |
Teaching materials; supporting articles; message boards. |
| Program Time: |
Check website for program times.
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C-SPAN/C-SPAN2
www.c-spanclassroom.org |
| Network Overview: |
C-SPAN and its companion networks, C-SPAN2 and C-SPAN3, provide live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the U.S. House and U.S. Senate, public policy events, history, and programs on literary and political leaders. |
| Subjects: |
Current events, English/language arts, social studies, history, and government and international relations. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Middle and High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Program descriptions; teaching guides; list of web resources; student contests/scholarships; teacher grants and fellowships; and teacher contests/scholarships. |
| Program Time: |
24 hours a day. |
| Notes: |
Click on "FREE Membership Service" to enroll in free membership service for ideas, information and resources for teaching with C-SPAN's television programming and websites. Information customized to the subject and grade taught.
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CNN
www.cnn.com/education/ |
| Network Overview: |
The leader among 24-you news networks, CNN offers a variety of programming for students, including classroom news broadcasts and in-depth special spanning the curriculum. |
| Subjects: |
Current events, English/language arts, mathematics, personal development, social studies, visual and performing arts. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Middle and High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Daily programming guide; program descriptions; subject guides; list of web resources; and program transcripts. |
| Program Time: |
CNN Presents Classroom Edition
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CNN Headline News |
| Network Overview: |
CNN Headline News offers a variety of programming for students, including classroom news broadcasts and in-depth special spanning the curriculum. |
| Subjects: |
Current events, English/language arts, mathematics, personal development, social studies, and visual and performing arts. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Middle and High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Daily programming guide; program descriptions; subject guides; list of web resources; program transcripts. |
| Program Time: |
CNN Student News airs Monday through Friday 2:12 - 2:22 a.m..
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Court TV
www.courttv.com/choices |
| Network Overview: |
Court TV, the nation's only network devoted solely to issues of law and justice, covers trials and airs documentaries, television series, and specials related to legal issues. |
| Subjects: |
Personal development and social studies. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Elementary School, Middle School and High School |
| Support Materials: |
Classroom calendar; program descriptions; teaching guides; list of web resources; "Forensics in the Classroom"; and video and curriculum supplements available by order. |
| Program Time: |
Program times and descriptions can be found in the "Choices Calendar" on the website. |
| Notes: |
Court TV's Choices and Consequences is an award-winning public service initiative that empowers youth to make responsible decisions and to contribute positively to society. Choices and Consequences is designed to sensitize young people to the risks of aggressive behavior and to help make them aware that decisions made in a moment can have consequences for a lifetime.
Court TV's award-winning public service program, Your Turn, tackles legal and social issues facing teens and their communities.
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Discovery Channel
www.discoveryschool.com
www.discovery.com |
| Network Overview: |
The Discovery Channel is part of a leading global entertainment company, Discovery Communications, Inc., that offers educational programming for every age and interest. |
| Subjects: |
English/language arts, mathematics, personal development, science/technology, social studies, and history. |
| Grade Level(s): |
All grade levels. |
| Support Materials: |
Daily programming guide; program descriptions; teaching guides; subject guides; list of web resources; student website; teacher's store; lesson plans; teaching tools; study tools; classroom activities that support core curricular topics. |
| Program Time: |
Assignment Discovery airs weekdays from 8-9 a.m.. |
| Notes: |
Each episode of Assignment Discovery is enhanced with on-screen curriculum written by teachers.
Sign up for "Custom Classroom" so you can create and save puzzles with "Puzzlemaker", create, save and administer quizzes with "Quiz Center", and create and save worksheets with "Worksheet Generator."
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Discovery Health Channel
www.health.discovery.com
school.discovery.com/ontv/discoveryhealth.html |
| Network Overview: |
Discovery Health offers in-depth information into health concerns and illnesses, such as addiction, depression, allergies, eating right, AIDS, safe driving, and sexual pressures. |
| Subjects: |
English/language arts, personal development, and science/technology. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Middle and High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Lesson plans; discussion questions; and vocabulary supporting activities. |
| Program Time: |
Discovery Health Classroom airs Saturdays 4:00 a.m.. |
| Notes: |
Discovery Health Classroom shows the serious and sometimes deadly circumstances students face during puberty. Each half-hour ends with a wrap-up of the issues and call-to-action.
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Discovery Kids on NBC
kids.discovery.com |
| Network Overview: |
Discovery Kids is dedicated to providing the best of real-world entertainment for kids of all ages and to being a leader in kids' entertainment around the world. |
| Subjects: |
Science/technology, social studies, music, and personal development. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Preschool and Elementary School |
| Support Materials: |
Web games; science activities; printable projects; and games. |
| Program Time: |
READY SET LEARN! airs weekday mornings, from 5:00-11:00 a.m.; Jeff Corwin Unleashed Saturdays at 3:00 p.m.. |
| Notes: |
Ready Set Learn! features shows like The Magic School Bus, Save-Ums, Brum, HI-5 and Jim Henson's Animal Jam.
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Discovery Military Channel
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| Network Overview: |
The Discovery Military Channel celebrates the thrill and adventure of flight revealing the people behind the machines, amazing technological advances and the riveting history of humankind's quest to fly. Discovery Military Channel is part of a leading global entertainment company, Discovery Communications, Inc., that offers educational programming for every age and interest. |
| Subjects: |
Science/technology, social studies, and history. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Upper Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Daily programming guide; program descriptions; teaching guides; subject guides; list of web resources; student website; teacher's store; lesson plans; teaching tools; study tools; classroom activities that support core curricular topics. |
| Program Time: |
Check website for program schedule. |
| Notes: |
Sign up for "Custom Classroom" so you can create and save puzzles with "Puzzlemaker"; create, save and administer quizzes with "Quiz Center", and create and save worksheets with "Worksheet Generator."
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Disney Channel
psc.Disney.go.com/disneychannel/cableintheclassroom/ |
| Network Overview: |
The Disney Channel has TV just for kids and their families. From action and comedy to animation and reality, children can use their imaginations on creative learning adventures. |
| Subjects: |
Personal development. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Preschool and Elementary School. |
| Support Materials: |
Teaching guides for each grade; and programming calendar. |
| Program Time: |
2-4 a.m.; check website for program schedule and descriptions.
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ESPN/ESPN2/ESPN Classic |
| Network Overview: |
Recognized as the world's premier sports network, ESPN provides "an athlete's perspective" of math and physics through the highly acclaimed ESPN SportsFigures program. |
| Subjects: |
Mathematics and science/technology. |
| Grade Level(s): |
High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Broadcast schedule; program descriptions; classroom materials; list of web resources; student website; lesson plans; video downloads; and online quizzes. |
| Program Time: |
Scholastic Sports America airs 2-2:30 p.m.; SportsFigures airs September to June on Mondays at 4:30 a.m..
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Food Network
www.foodtv.com/food/cable_classroom |
| Network Overview: |
The Food Network offers behind-the-scene details of bubblegum, French fries, and more on its entertaining show Unwrapped and the origins of ingredients and culinary customs with its hilarious Good Eats program. |
| Subjects: |
Science/technology and social studies. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Middle and High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Lesson plans and free videos. |
| Program Time: |
Check Food Network schedule for details
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G4Tech TV
www.G4techtv.com |
| Network Overview: |
G4techTV is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week television network dedicated to creating a lifestyle brand that is the source of entertainment, news and information about the interactive entertainment industry, including video, computer, online and wireless games. |
| Subjects: |
Science/technology |
| Grade Level(s): |
High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Show notes; FAQ with technicians; and video highlights. |
| Program Time: |
Check website for program schedules and descriptions.
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Game Show Network
www.gsn.com |
| Network Overview: |
The Game Show Network is the only U.S. television network dedicated to game programming and interactive game playing. |
| Subjects: |
History, science/technology, literature, and mathematics. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Kindergarten through High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Variety of interactive and educational games on television and the website.
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Hallmark Channel
www.hallmarkchannel.com/publish/consumer/home/educator_guides.html |
| Network Overview: |
The Hallmark Channel offers original, family-friendly, quality series, movies, and specials. |
| Subjects: |
English literature/language arts, personal development, and social studies. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Elementary School: Middle and High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Education guides for certain shows can be found on website. |
| Program Time: |
Check website for program schedule.
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HBO
www.hbo.com |
| Network Overview: |
The HBO Network, in cooperation with TIME Classroom, offers extensive teaching materials on original films, documentaries, and series/miniseries appropriate for high schools. |
| Subjects: |
Personal development and social studies. |
| Grade Level(s): |
High School. |
| Program Time: |
Check listings on website.
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Home and Garden Television (HGTV)
HGTV Cable in the Classroom Website |
| Network Overview: |
Programming from HGTV is designed to increase students' appreciation for their communities and their heritage while exploring technological innovations in their homes. |
| Subjects: |
Science/technology and social studies. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Program descriptions and teaching guides. |
| Program Time: |
How's That Work? TBA. All other programming airs at 4 a.m. on scheduled dates.
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The History Channel
www.historychannel.com/classroom |
| Network Overview: |
The History Channel's slogan, "Where the Past Comes Alive," captures the essence of the network's programming, which includes documentaries, biographical series, and historical specials. |
| Subjects: |
History and social studies. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Middle and High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Classroom calendar; weekly programming guide; teaching guides; list of web resources; online discussion forum; email newsletter; teacher's manuals; and teacher ideas. |
| Program Time: |
Check website for program schedules and descriptions. |
| Notes: |
Sign up for free History Channel Educational Updates with classroom materials, tips, and ideas on the website.
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The Learning Channel
tlc.discovery.com/ |
| Network Overview: |
The Learning Channel is part of a leading global entertainment company, Discovery Communications, Inc., that offers educational programming for every age and interest. TLC's Cable in the Classroom featured show is TLC Elementary School. Designed by teachers for teachers, this award-winning series keeps the learning styles of elementary-age children in mind. Each half-hour program consists of several short segments so you can easily incorporate one or more into your existing lesson plans. |
| Subjects: |
Personal development, science/technology, social studies, and history. |
| Grade Level(s): |
All grade levels. |
| Support Materials: |
Daily programming guide; program descriptions; teaching guides; subject guides; list of web resources; student website; teacher's store; lesson plans; teaching tools; study tools; classroom activities that support core curricular topics. |
| Program Time: |
TLC Elementary School airs on TLC every Friday at 5:00 a.m.. |
| Notes: |
Sign up for "Custom Classroom" so you can create and save puzzles with "Puzzlemaker", create, save and administer quizzes with "Quiz Center", and create and save worksheets with "Worksheet Generator."
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Lifetime
www.lifetimetv.com/community/olc/cable/ |
| Network Overview: |
The pioneer women's television network, Lifetime offers insight into the women who have shaped politics, literature, the arts, and science through the "Intimate Portrait" biography series. |
| Subjects: |
English/language arts and social studies. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Middle and High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Classroom calendar; program description; online discussion forum; educational kit; and newsletter. |
| Program Time: |
Intimate Portrait airs the first two Wednesdays of each month from 3:00-4:00 a.m..
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Lifetime Real Women |
| Network Overview: |
A division of the pioneer women's television network, Lifetime Real Women offers honest, true-to-life stories. |
| Subjects: |
English/language arts and social studies. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Middle and High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Classroom calendar; program description; online discussion forum; educational kit; and newsletter. |
| Program Time: |
Check website for programming.
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MTV
www.mtv.com/partners/cic/ |
| Network Overview: |
MTV provides programming on a social responsibility, politics, and health and social issues that speaks to teenagers in their language. |
| Subjects: |
Personal development and social studies. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Middle and High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Classroom calendar; program descriptions; and lesson plans. |
| Program Time: |
Monday mornings at 3 a.m. throughout the spring and summer semesters; alternates between four shows.
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NASA TV
NASA TV Website |
| Network Overview: |
NASA TV provides real-time coverage of agency activities and missions. |
| Subjects: |
Science/technology. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Upper Elementary School, Middle School and High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Classroom calendar; program descriptions; list of web resources; fellowships and scholarships; workshops; classroom materials; and interactive projects. |
| Program Time: |
The Educational File airs weekdays from 7-9 a.m., 3-5 p.m., and 7-9 p.m. On weekends, the Education File airs from 7-11 p.m., 3-5 p.m., and 7-9 p.m.. Education File may be preempted by other events.
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National Geographic
www.nationalgeographic.com/education/ |
| Network Overview: |
National Geographic transports students to remote parts of the globe with programs spanning the curriculum, including science, history, and culture. |
| Subjects: |
English/language arts, personal development, science/technology, social studies, geography, and history. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Upper Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Classroom calendar; program description; teaching guides; list of web resources; monthly email newsletter; lesson plans; interactive classroom activities; virtual professional-development workshops; teacher-exchange bulletin boards; educational grant guidelines and applications; and links to geography alliances. |
| Program Time: |
Check website for program schedule. |
| Notes: |
Additional website for students, www.nationalgeographic.com/homework/, with helpful information on animals, history/culture, maps/geography, photos/art, places, and science/nature to assist with homework..
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Nickelodeon
www.teachers.nick.com |
| Network Overview: |
Nickelodeon is an entertainment network for kids ages 2-14, with a programming philosophy to connect kids to their world in an age-appropriate way. |
| Subjects: |
Visual and performing arts, personal development, English/language arts, and science/technology. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Preschool, Elementary School, and Middle School. |
| Support Materials: |
Lesson plans; email updates; monthly program calendar; teacher's forum; and web resources. |
| Program Time: |
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 5:00-5:30 a.m.; consult website for daytime programming.
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Noggin
www.noggin.com |
| Network Overview: |
Noggin is the only commercial-free educational channel dedicated to preschoolers 12 hours a day 7 days a week. The network's mission is to help preschoolers figure out and navigate their world by thinking and doing. |
| Subjects: |
Rhyming, following directions, patterns, numbers, alphabet, music, and personal development. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Preschool |
| Support Materials: |
Show programming; show activities and games; printable coloring sheets. |
| Program Time: |
Consult schedule on website for show times. |
| Notes: |
The website is aimed at the students, however, some information may still be utilized for classroom activities and discussions.
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Ovation - The Arts Network
www.ovationtv.com/ |
| Network Overview: |
Ovation, the Arts Network, provides an up close view of music theater, and dance performances as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the artists and performers. |
| Subjects: |
Visual and performing arts. |
| Grade Level(s): |
High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Program descriptions; teaching guides; list of web resources; list of non-Internet resources; online discussion forum; activities; pre-viewing information; and lesson plans. |
| Program Time: |
Check your local listings or the Ovation website |
| Notes: |
Email info@ovationtv.com for a schedule of current shows.
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PBS/Nebraska ETV (NET)/NET2/NET3/NET HD
www.pbs.org/teachersource/ |
| Network Overview: |
For over 30 years PBS has provided quality classroom - appropriate programming spanning all ages and subjects challenging others to "Be More Empowered." |
| Subjects: |
English/language arts, mathematics, personal development, science/technology, social studies, and visual and performing arts. |
| Grade Level(s): |
All grade levels. |
| Support Materials: |
Program descriptions; subject guides; email newsletter; recommended books and website links; classroom calendar; demonstration courses; tutorials; lesson plans and activities; and television show links. |
| Program Time: |
Consult schedule on website for show times. |
| Notes: |
Customize this site with your grade level, subject area, and zip code for special content and features.
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The Science Channel
www.school.discovery.com - under construction |
| Network Overview: |
The Science Channel is the only network dedicated to making science programming accessible, relevant, substantive and entertaining. The Science Channel is part of a leading global entertainment company, Discovery Communications, Inc., that offers educational programming for every age and interest. The Science Channel explores science's past, present and future, from uncovering lost worlds to exploring the latest in scientific discoveries from today's headlines. |
| Subjects: |
English/language arts, personal development, science/technology, social studies, and history. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Upper Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Daily programming guide; program descriptions; teaching guides; subject guides; list of web resources; student website; teacher's store; lesson plans; teaching tools; study tools; classroom activities that support core curricular topics. |
| Program Time: |
Discoveries This Week airs Fridays at 7 p.m.. |
| Notes: |
Sign up for Custom Classroom so you can create and save puzzles with "Puzzlemaker"; create, save and administer quizzes with "Quiz Center"; create and save worksheets with "Worksheet Generator."
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Sci-Fi
www.scifi.com/cableinclassroom |
| Network Overview: |
The Sci-Fi Channel, a network dedicated to science fiction and fantasy programming, uses the acclaimed series The Twilight Zone to pose questions of morality and science. |
| Subjects: |
English/language arts, personal development, and science/technology. |
| Grade Level(s): |
High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Program descriptions; teaching guides; websites to correspond with featured documentaries. |
| Program Time: |
The Twilight Zone airs Sunday and Monday AM. Check programming for other educational shows. |
| Notes: |
Each lesson plan is associated with a 30 minute documentary special.
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The Travel Channel
travel.discovery.com |
| Network Overview: |
The Travel Channel is part of a leading global entertainment company, Discovery Communications, Inc., that offers educational programming for every age and interest. Travel the world and explore the diversity of cultures, history, art, and nature with World Odysseys. |
| Subjects: |
English/language arts, social studies, and history. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Middle and High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Daily programming guide; program descriptions; teaching guides; subject guides; list of web resources; student website; teacher's store; lesson plans; teaching tools; study tools; classroom activities that support core curricular topics. |
| Program Time: |
World Odysseys airs Fridays at 9:00 a.m. on the Travel Channel. |
| Notes: |
Sign up for "Custom Classroom" so you can create and save puzzles with "Puzzlemaker"; create, save and administer quizzes with "Quiz Center", and create and save worksheets with "Worksheet Generator."
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Turner Classic Movies
turnerlearning.com/tcmbythebook |
| Network Overview: |
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is devoted exclusively to classic films, as determined by critics and fans alike. |
| Subjects: |
English/language arts, science/technology, social studies, visual and performing arts. |
| Grade Level(s): |
High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Program descriptions and teaching guides. |
| Notes: |
Website focuses on three main areas: Lives on Film; Classic Works of English Literature; and Stage Plays to Screen Classics.
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TNT
turnerlearning.com/tntlearning |
| Network Overview: |
From film renditions of "Animal Farm" and other literary classics to docudramas on the Buffalo Soldiers and A Christmas Carol, TNT offers a variety of programs and supporting materials for high school courses in English, literature, drama, and history. |
| Subjects: |
English/language arts, social studies, visual and performing arts. |
| Grade Level(s): |
High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Program descriptions; teaching guides; list of web resources; list of non-Internet resources; supplemental websites for each program; student websites; historical backdrops for each movie.
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Toon Disney |
| Network Overview: |
Toon Disney carries the best variety of animation, toon movies, and high-energy adventure. |
| Subjects: |
English/language arts. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Preschool and Elementary School. |
| Support Materials: |
Show descriptions, interactive games; activity pages; coloring pages. passport to reading contains reading games and tips; book lists and a chance to submit your own book review. |
| Notes: |
Affiliate Website
dep.disney.go.com/educational/index has information on Disney's Educational Productions including a teacher's store; lesson plans; web-based activities; media connections; teacher ideas, and opportunities to order tapes of shows like Bill Nye the Science Guy and Disney Preschool.
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USA Network
www.usanetwork.com/cableinclassroom/ |
| Network Overview: |
USA offers educational materials for several of its original movies and special events dealing with race, history, emotional health, and the environment. |
| Subjects: |
Personal development, science/technology, and social studies. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Middle and High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Program description and lesson plans. |
| Program Time: |
Information on when shows with corresponding lesson plans will run is posted on website. Updated periodically. |
| Notes: |
Website provides pre and post-viewing suggestions and writing prompts for students.
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VH1
www.vh1musicstudio.com |
| Network Overview: |
VH-1 features concerts and live performances and events, music movies, and programs on music history and musicians, including the acclaimed Behind the Music series. |
| Subjects: |
Social studies, visual and performing arts. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Middle and High School. |
| Support Materials: |
Classroom calendar; program description; lesson plans; list of web resources; and free monthly newsletter. |
| Program Time: |
Airs the first Tuesday of every month at 3:00 a.m.. |
| Notes: |
VH-1 offers conferences and professional development opportunities for teachers to learn more about VH-1 Music Studio educational programming.
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The Weather Channel
theweatherchannelkids.com |
| Network Overview: |
The 24-hour weather network provides special programming, The Weather Classroom, designed for students in grades 5-10. Students can create interactive weather forecasts, ask a meteorologist questions, get help on homework, and learn how to make accurate observations about the weather. Students can also research careers as a meteorologist, and colleges and universities that offer atmospheric science and meteorology programs. |
| Subjects: |
Current events, science/technology, and social studies. |
| Grade Level(s): |
Upper Elementary School and Middle School. |
| Support Materials: |
Program description; teaching guides; student website; online glossary and encyclopedia; online resource guide; and online discussion forum. |
| Program Time: |
Check your local listings |
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