kokotg Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Because we know how to have fun around here, I've spent the weekend making lists of netflix movies to go with our history next year for....Documentary Night! There will be popcorn! I want to do a list for science, too, and I'm having a harder time finding recommendations. We'll probably be focusing on earth and space science, so I'm particularly interested in documentaries--and relevant and age appropriate (for 5-10 year olds who are not especially sensitive about scary movies) non-documentary movies--relating to that. And are there any existing lists out there of movies coordinating with WTM science recommendations, by chance? That would be handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 We just watched Mysteries of Egypt with my 6yo, and she loved it! The story is told by a grandfather to his granddaughter, who looks to be about 10yo. Dd especially loved the scene where the girl was actually sitting on a pyramid. And there are lots of parts that are dramatized, like King Tut's funeral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NittanyJen Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 For Earth and Space, my DS7 and DS10 are held spellbound by "How the Universe Works." My kids retain, thrash over, analyze, debate, and discuss the information in each episode for weeks afterward. For fun, and because it is so very cool, they also get to watch, "Monster Bug Wars." Spectacular photography, more about bugs than anybody ought to ever know, unfortunately corny dubbed in sound effects. Both of them also eat up all the "Mythbusters" that they can absorb. Anything where stuff routinely blows up holds their attention pretty well, though the science is explained pretty fast and not very deep in this last selection. Have fun! Jen http://hillandalefarmschool.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Life of Birds, Life in the Undergrowth, Life in Cold Blood, Life of Mammals, the Private Life of Plants, and all the Trials of Life. Hemo the Magnificent Earth the Biography with Iain Stewart. Kiddo also like The Weather with Donal Macintyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 For Earth and Space, my DS7 and DS10 are held spellbound by "How the Universe Works." My kids retain, thrash over, analyze, debate, and discuss the information in each episode for weeks afterward. Do you mean this one: http://www.amazon.com/How-Universe-Works-Mike-Rowe/dp/B004QSQMG8/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1305509316&sr=1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) Monster Black Holes was fascinating! Connections (there are multiple DVDs) is a great series explaining the connections between various historical and scientific events. I highly recommend it. We're currently watching Life in the Undergrowth, which is quite good. Blue Planet is also excellent, as are Earth: the Biography and Life in Cold Blood ETA: Oops! kalanamak beat me to most of them! Edited May 16, 2011 by Kebo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NittanyJen Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 That looks like the one; we just DVR it off of the Discovery channel. Nice to see the DVD's though-- might be worth ordering! Jen http://hillandalefarmschool.blogspot.com/ Do you mean this one: http://www.amazon.com/How-Universe-Works-Mike-Rowe/dp/B004QSQMG8/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1305509316&sr=1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Thanks everyone! My science list will soon rival my history list! Keep 'em coming, please :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschooln Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 The Nova shows with Neil deGrasse Tyson. He even got my documentary hating ds too enjoy documentaries. We love his stuff:001_smile:, especially the one on Pluto:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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