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Discovery's networks offer several commercial-free programs as part of our commitment to Cable in the Classroom — a public-service initiative that provides schools with free basic cable service and hundreds of hours of educational programs each month. A hit with both kids and teachers, these TV programs also make for great home viewing.
Discovery Channel's award-winning series for middle school and high school students features shows that are selected from Discovery's world-class library of films. Each hour-long program is enhanced with on-screen curriculum written by teachers plus a fun segment featuring tips from the Internet Coach®.
This award-winning series, designed by teachers, keeps the learning styles of elementary-age children in mind. Each half-hour program consists of several short segments you can easily incorporate with learning activities. Upcoming episodes include Race, Structures, Mammals, Reptiles, Machines in Motion, Great Egyptians, Animal Instincts, and Native Americans.
TLC Elementary School airs every Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET/PT, 7:30 a.m. CT, and 9:30 a.m. MT.
Crack open the natural world with that wacky adventurer, Acorn the Nature Nut. Biologist and writer John Acorn takes you diving to see the secret wold of fish, sends you climbing to observe a squirrel's treetop bedroom, and shows you how to make wilderness videos. Explore the great outdoors with the Nature Nut. Caution: He's armed with crazy costumes and silly songs.
Crisscross the continents with the experts in world travel. What better way to study geography, history, and social studies than on the road to adventure? Upcoming episodes visit France, the Czech Republic, Australia, Vietnam, South Africa, and England.
Get a pulse on the serious and sometimes deadly circumstances kids face during puberty. Each half-hour program ends with a wrap-up of the issues and a call-to-action. Upcoming episodes include: Cruel Schools, Deadly Highs, Smoke Signals, Extreme Measures, Sexual Pressures, and High Performance.
