HappyGrace Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 I am not really using my Netflix because their search function stinks! I want to fill up our queue this summer with lots of History Channel or cool science type things, documentaries, etc.-really anything that could be considered educational. My dc are 11 and 8 and I really want to stretch them in this way and spark some different fields of interest-we don't have cable and I think they'd enjoy some engaging educational dvds. If there is already a thread on this, could you please link me? I've seen some of the "chronological history" Netflix threads, but nothing just in general. Thanks! xpost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 We loved Between the Folds. (math/science) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 My girls LOVE WordWorld. Also Super Y. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 We loved Between the Folds. (math/science) :iagree: Fantastic! Rough Science is fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemMommy Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Liberty Kids Beakman's World Cyberchase Creatures that Defy Evolution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 My kids beg to watch Beakman's World and Liberty Kids at the end of every school day. Some days when school is trudging along here I'll close the books and let them watch one of those. I'm amazed at how much they learn from those two shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimnc Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Liberty's Kids Ken Burns's The Civil War (we just watched a couple of parts, I think the one about Gettysburg was one) David McCauley Castle and Cathedral (we have the books too) The Revolution (13 part History Channel program with Kelsey Grammer) I think there were a few programs on Rome. Try browsing under documentaries, subheading historical documentaries. They have tons of stuff, I tend to stick to PBS, BBC or some History Channel things. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessieC Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 I am not really using my Netflix because their search function stinks! xpost I don't really have any suggestions, but ITA about the search feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 My husband found this website and we like it a lot better for seeing whats on Netflix. Instant Watcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Over the last year or so, we've watched (several of these are series): Colosseum Pompeii Last Day Globetrekker (the only one that's been inappropriate was Great Festivals, and I don't know if that's streaming) Story of India Africa People of the Wind Beyond the Movie: Alexander the Great Mythbusters Crucible of Civilization (the Greeks) Michael Palin's New Europe Atlas: Uncovering Earth In search of myths and heroes National Geographic: Inside Mecca The Secret of Kells Secrets of Jerusalem's Holiest Sites Secret Yellowstone Wild China: Land of the Panda Bizarre Foods Dolphins: Imax Mad Hot Ballroom Nefertiti and the Lost Dynasty Walking with Dinosaurs Walking with Prehistoric Beasts The Gods Must Be Crazy Helen of Troy The Alps: IMAX Hamlet Rudy Maxa's World A Man, A Plan, A Canal: Panama Viva Cuba Ancient Egyptians Hittites: the civilization that changed the world The First Merchants Ancient Egyptians The origins of civilization Planet Earth National Geographic: Birth of Civilization Prehistoric America Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Not on instant watch, but this one was fantastic for us. It gives a really good picture of the Mayflower journey, and what they did before and after. Really good. One of the following Lewis and Clark documentaries. I can't remember which one we watched (they are both saved in my queue, so I can't tell). Anyway, it was good. Maybe check them both out. http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/National_Geographic_Lewis_and_Clark_Great_Journey_West/60036840?trkid=2361637 http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Lewis_and_Clark_The_Journey_of_the_Corps_of_Discovery/70037260?trkid=2361637 My DS5 likes the "Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That" (there are a few). He also likes the LeapFrog stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Ohhh...I'm SO excited-thank you all! And thanks for the search tip too! Tammy-what was the link for the Mayflower one? I am going to have to up my Netflix membership to TWO dvds at a time now :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 We loved Between the Folds. (math/science) :iagree: And we just love foreign movies in general, for the chance to hear a variety of languages, see new settings, get a taste of non-American culture and story-telling style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 We watch a lot of Nova and Nova Science Now. Yesterday we watched a cool Nova show called "The Pluto Files", about Pluto no longer being called a planet. Also my son and his friend enjoyed "Making Stuff", which is also from PBS. There are also a lot of National Geographic documentaries on there. Mythbusters is educational. Also, Dirty Jobs. What ages are your kids? Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nature Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 We loved The Story of 1. There are also a lot of “History Channel presents†videos that are also good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 My husband found this website and we like it a lot better for seeing whats on Netflix.Instant Watcher I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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