Ages 9-11
American Experience
Ages 9-11, History, PBS, Recommended by Common Sense MediaWhat’s Smart About It: Do your kids need a history refresher but don’t want to watch some “boring” documentary? PBS put together an excellent docu-series that combines reenactments, historical footage and commentary to paint America’s past with vibrant colors.
Dr. King – Documentary
Ages 6-9, Ages 9-11, Good Ol' Values, HistoryWhat’s Smart About It: Host Tom Brokaw brings to life the heroic story of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and displays the leader’s remarkable journey for civil rights and racial integration
Rachael’s Vacation
Ages 9-11, Recommended by Parents' Choice Foundation, Safe and FunWhat’s Smart About It: Do you have a child that’s interested in international travel and fine dinning? Follow celeb chef Rachael Ray as she explores culinary histories, cultures and cuisine from around the world.
Grossology
Ages 6-9, Ages 9-11, Nickelodeon, Recommended by KIDS FIRST!, Safe and FunWhat’s Smart About It: Follow along as Ty and Abby fight invading bacteria, viruses and other nasty things on a battlefield that just happens to be in someones body…Gross! The duo usesscience and a knowledge of biology to beat back the invaders.
DogTown
Ages 6-9, Ages 9-11, Good Ol' Values, National Geographic, Recommended by Parents' Choice FoundationWhat’s Smart About It: More than just dogs are saved here at America’s largest no kill animal shelter. Thanks to the efforts of the volunteer staff many of these animals get to find new loving homes. Some episodes show sick animals that might upset the younger viewers, but overall this show was made for young ones that would like to learn more about animal care.
Get Fresh With Sara Snow
Ages 9-11, Discovery, Good Ol' Values, Recommended by Parents Television Council, Safe and Fun, ScienceWhat’s Smart About It: Get fresh and green with Sara as she shows people that the benefits of being organic can help your health, the environment and even your pocketbook. Sensible alternatives and practical tips are offered by this green believer as she guides people and companies improve their lifestyles and business practices.
The Cosby Show
Ages 6-9, Ages 9-11, Good Ol' Values, Recommended by Parents Television Council, Safe and FunWhat’s Smart About It: One of the first and maybe the best network programs that featured a professional African-American family. Great parents are raising respectful and interesting kids, and with every episode there’s a problem to overcome with some commonsense and a whole lot of love.
Bone Detectives
Ages 9-11, Discovery, History, Recommended by Parents' Choice Foundation, ScienceWhat’s Smart About It: Science and history together in the same show! In every show there’s a mystery to unravel, a life to understand, a world to explore and a death to reveal.
Jeopardy!
Ages 9-11, Recommended by Parents Television Council, Safe and FunWhat’s Smart About It: Even though it seems TV has gotten progressively dumber over the years Jeopardy! hasn’t given in. It’s been the same tough answers (you have to provide the questions) for 25 years.
History Detectives
Ages 9-11, History, PBS, Recommended by Common Sense MediaWhat’s Smart About It: History is alive and well with this team of experts that track down the stories, people and places of objects that are brought to them. Letters, paintings, weapons, jewelry all have an interesting past on this show. Watch as experts, appraisers and researchers all work to uncover the real story.
