Modern Marvels: Walt Disney World**
Wednesday 1 & Thursday 2 * History Channel * 6:00 am ET/5:00 am CT
Sure Walt Disney World is a fun adventure park – but how do they deliver that fun? Take a look behind the scenes at how the park runs and who makes it all happen.
Modern Marvels: Thrill Ride**
Friday 3 * History Channel * 6:00 am ET/5:00 am CT
Roller coasters today are high-tech adrenaline rides, designed on computers. Take a look at the origin of roller coasters and how they turned from wooden hills and valleys into twisting and flipping adventures!
Decoding the Past!: Secrets of the Dollar Bill
Friday 3 * History Channel * 11:00 pm ET/10:00 pm CT
Think how many dollar bills have passed through your hands (too many, too quickly) without knowing the many secrets that lie there. Learn the meaning behind the phrases and symbols that our founding fathers used.
Dare to Dream: The Story of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team**
Saturday 4 * HBO Family * 3:30 pm ET/2:30 pm CT
Explore the 18 year history of the U.S. Women’s soccer team, culminating in an Olympic gold medal in 2004. The program profiles the women of that winning team and their journey to victory – plus how their victory inspired young girls to stay in the game. (Adult language)
Modern Marvels: Beach Technology**
Monday 6 * History Channel * 6:00 am ET/5:00 am CT
Explore popular culture in this look at how business, technology and the environment have changed to meet the impact of the growing crowds of people coming to the beach.
Heidi
Monday 6 * AMC * 8:00 pm ET/7:00 pm CT
Johanna Spyri’s classic novel about a young girl, sent to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps, comes to life in this 1937 adaptation starring Shirley Temple.
Mr. Dial Has Something to Say**
Tuesday 7 * Ovation * 3:00 am ET/2:00 am CT
This documentary examines the breakthrough of Afro-American improvisational visual art into the mainstream.
Modern Marvels: Snack Food Tech/More Snack Food Tech**
Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 * History Channel * 6:00 am ET/5:00 am CT
Take a two day tour into the snack food industry, learning such secrets as how Milky Way candy bars are made and visiting the factory where they make Utz brand potato chips.
P.O.W.E.R.: The Eddie Matos Story
Tuesday 7 * HBO Family * 6:00 pm ET/5:00 pm CT
Part of HBO’s “Lifestories: Families in Crisis” series, this episode examines the peer pressure that forces a young man to turn to selling drugs, and the tragedy that results from his decision. (Mature subject matter, adult language, violence)
Biography: Rachael Ray**
Wednesday 8 * A&E * 7:00 am ET/6:00 am CT
Yum-o! Meet the always smiling and sassy chef and learn how she came to be such a hit both in the kitchen and on TV.
Brooklyn Dodgers: The Ghosts of Flatbush
Wednesday 8 * HBO * 1:00 pm ET/12:00 am CT
With all of the scandals surrounding baseball today, this program takes a nostalgic look back at this iconic team from 1947 to 1957 when baseball was king.
Time Machine: Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked**
Thursday 9 & Friday 10 * History Channel * 6:00 am ET/5:00 am CT
The fantasy of comic book heroes has historically reflected the times in which it was developed, and this documentary examines both the characters and how they offered people escape, entertainment and hope.
Reading Your Heart Out**
Friday 10 * HBO Family * 3:30 pm ET/2:30 pm CT
Sometimes it’s tough for kids to tell their parents what’s bothering them. In this special, middle schoolers use poetry to express their toughest thoughts and feelings.
The Most: Extraordinary Nations and Places**
Monday 13 * History Channel * 6:00 am ET/5:00 am CT
This episode will take viewers from the heights to the depths of fascinating places on our planet: from the world’s tallest peak to the lowest point in the Marianas Trench under the ocean. The program offers breathtaking views that most people will never see.
Michelangelo: Artist and Man**
Monday 13 * Bio * 7:00 am ET/6:00 am CT
From his stunning work on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel to his sublime marble depiction of David, Michelangelo’s work is known around the world. This program examines his life and other amazing works of art.
Grand Canyon**
Tuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 * History Channel * 6:00 am ET/5:00 am CT
Visit one of America’s top vacation spots without ever leaving home – and learn the history behind this natural wonder of our country.
The Post-Impressionists: Van Gogh and Gauguin**
Tuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 * Bio * 7:00 am ET/6:00 am CT
Coined in 1910, the term “post-Impressionist” refers to an artistic period that continued some of the style of Impressionism, but evolved into emphasizing geometric shapes, unusual colors and using distortion of objects to express emotion. This two-part programs focuses on two of the better known artists from this era: Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin.
Niagara: A History of the Falls**
Thursday 16 & Friday 17 * History Channel * 6:00 am ET/5:00 am CT
This program not only examines how this amazing natural wonder was formed, but also profiles some of the daredevils and scientists who sought to challenge or tame the raging waters.
Vincent Van Gogh: A Stroke of Genius**
Thursday 16 * Bio * 7:00 am ET/6:00 am CT
Explore the life and more than 2,000 paintings, drawings and sketches of Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh.
Joe Louis: America’s Hero…Betrayed
Thursday 16 * HBO * 12:30 pm ET/11:30 pm CT
He was a hero to many – both black and white – for his exploits in the boxing ring. And while winning in the ring, he was changing racial perceptions outside the ring.
Biography: Salvador Dali**
Friday 17 * Bio * 7:00 am ET/6:00 am CT
Perhaps one of the best known Surrealist painters, Salvador Dali led an unusual and interesting life that was often reflected in this works – which included painting, sculpture, photography and film.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Friday 17 * Turner Classic Movies * 8:00 am ET/7:00 am CT
Mickey Rooney stars in this 1939 adaptation of Mark Twain’s novel about life on the Mississippi.
Tom Sawyer
Sunday 19 * Turner Classic Movies * 10:00 am ET/9:00 am CT
Johnny Whitaker stars in this adaptation of Mark Twain’s novel from 1973.
Biography: Dostoevsky**
Monday 20 * Bio * 7:00 am ET/6:00 am CT
This episode of “Biography” examines the life and works of Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky. He led a fascinating life, including four years spent in exile for being part of a liberal intellectual group. He wrote many novels, including “The Brothers Karamazov” and “Crime and Punishment.”
Confronting Brandon: The Intervention of an Addict
Monday 20 * HBO Family * 10:30 pm ET/9:30 pm CT
Part of HBO’s “Lifestories: Families in Crisis” series, this episode follows the story of a high school student with a drug problem who is finally forced to face his reality. (Mature subject matter, adult language, violence)
Modern Marvels: The Statue of Liberty**
Tuesday 21 * History Channel * 6:00 am ET/5:00 am CT
Celebrate our independence with this tour of the majestic lady, who greeted the many immigrants who came to America looking for a new and better life.
Biography: Tolstoy**
Tuesday 21 * Bio * 7:00 am ET/6:00 am CT
While we know him for authoring such classics as “War and Peace” and “Anna Karenina,” Tolstoy also wrote works about non-violent resistance that were said to have inspired Gandhi.
Ellis Island**
Wednesday 22 – Friday 24 * History Channel * 6:00 am ET/5:00 am CT
Experience excitement, fear and hope in this documentary that shares the story of Ellis Island and the immigrants who arrived there seeking a new life in the United States.
Of Mice and Men
Thursday 23 * Turner Classic Movies * 8:00 pm ET/7:00 pm CT
Burgess Meredith stars in this 1939 adaptation of John Steinbeck’s Depression-era novel about two displaced migrant workers.
Modern Marvels: Mt. Rushmore**
Monday 27 * History Channel * 6:00 am ET/5:00 am CT
Celebrating four of our early presidents, this stone carving has a fascinating history.
Save Our History: Yellowstone National Park**
Tuesday 28 * History Channel * 6:00 am ET/5:00 am CT
Millions of tourists visit this grand national park every year, and over time, that traffic has caused damage to the fragile eco-system. This program examines how experts are working to help preserve the park and save it for future tourists.
Texas: Big America**
Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 * History Channel * 6:00 am ET/5:00 am CT
They say everything is bigger in Texas, so it’s not surprising that this special takes two days to share everything about the history, natural resources, historical figures and more from the Lone Star State.
The Real West: The Texas Rangers**
Friday 31 * History Channel * 7:00 am ET/6:00 am CT
The Texas Rangers are a proud tradition of lawmen that still exists today. This program examines the origins of this organization and how the members brought peace and safety to the Lone Star State.
Series
Gullah Gullah Island**
Daily * Noggin * 4:00 am ET/3:00 am CT
Games, songs, stories and fun abound in this island escape for the preschool set.
LazyTown**
Daily * Noggin * 5:30 am ET/4:30 am CT
Weekdays * Noggin * 10:00 & 10:30 am ET/9:00 & 9:30 am CT
Keep active this summer with this series that finds an eight-year-old girl caught in a battle between a healthy superhero and an extremely lazy villain.
Crashbox**
Daily * HBO Family * 10:00 am ET/9:00 am CT
Keep the whole family on their collective toes with this fun series that features games revolving around history, math, grammar, vocabulary and more.
Miss Spider’s Sunny Patch Friends**
Daily * Noggin * 12:00 pm ET/11:00 am CT
Two back-to-back episodes each day feature loving mom, Miss Spider, who works with her varied clan of insects to learn lessons about being friends and growing up.
Capital News Today**
Weekdays * C-SPAN * 11:00 pm ET/10:00 pm CT
Tune in for daily coverage of public policy programming as it happens, uncut and without commentary.
History’s Mysteries
Weekdays * History Channel * 11:00 am & 5:00 pm ET/10:00 am & 4:00 pm CT
We often hear stories about the past and wonder, “How did they do that?” Or, “How could that happen?” This entertaining series explores some of those stories with an eye toward de-mystifying what might have happened or how the story came to be.
The Twilight Zone**
Mondays * Sci-Fi Channel * 5:30 am ET/4:30 am CT
Short stories that range from pure science fiction, to comedy to tales of morality, will keep minds thinking.
Dora the Explorer**
Mondays - Saturdays * Noggin * 7:00 pm ET/6:00 pm CT
Weekends * Noggin * 10:00 am
Dora not only teaches young children how to solve puzzles and be inquisitive, but she also helps them learn Spanish!
Max & Ruby**
Daily * Noggin * 6:30 pm ET/5:30 pm CT
Weekends * Noggin * 8:00 & 8:30 am ET/7:00 & 7:30 am CT
Based on the children’s books by Rosemary Wells, brother and sister bunnies learn how to relate in this animated series for preschoolers.
The Othersiders
Wednesdays * Cartoon Network * 8:00 pm ET/7:00 pm CT
Take a walk on the scary side with this new, live-action show on Cartoon Network that features five teens who study and seek out paranormal phenomena – ghosts and other creepy, unexplained happenings. (TV-PG)
Survive This
Wednesdays * Cartoon Network * 8:30 pm ET/7:30 pm CT
Part of Cartoon Networks’ new “CN Real” programs, this new series features eight teens that learn how to survive in the wilderness – without the help of electronics. The kids do have the help of survival expert Les Stroud. (TV-PG)
Total Drama Action
Thursdays * Cartoon Network * 9:00 pm ET/8:00 pm CT
Can you still call it a reality show if it’s filled with animated characters? Take 14 individuals and drop them into an abandoned Hollywood back lot, where they will compete in a variety of movie-inspired challenges. (TV-PG)
Passport to Europe with Samantha Brown**
Fridays * Travel Channel * 9:30 am ET/8:30 am CT
Get a feel for the people, customs and famous sights as Brown visits Portugal, Austria, Ireland, Germany and the Czech Republic in July.
History IQ
Saturdays * History Channel * 6:00 am ET/5:00 am CT
Test your knowledge of historical events and the people who played part in this interactive series for all ages.
BrainRush
Saturdays * Cartoon Network * 8:00 pm ET/7:00 pm CT
How well can you think when you’re plummeting down from the heights of a monster roller coaster? Teens will be put to the test in this new game show that offers the chance to earn big money if the kids can keep their cool on the top amusement park thrill rides. (TV-PG)
Destroy Build Destroy
Saturdays * Cartoon Network * 8:30 pm ET/7:30 pm CT
Rocker Andrew W.K. serves as host for this live-action show that has teens building something out of junk, then the opposing team gets a chance to demolish the project and rebuild it again themselves. (TV-PG)
** Programs designated for Cable in the Classroom are cleared of copyright restrictions for classroom use. These programs, representing just a few of the month's selections, also may appear at additional dates and times.
