BugsMama Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Can we list shows that have awesome educational value, and what subjects they teach? Liberty's Kids- American Revolution Magic School Bus- Elementary Science School House Rock- History, Math, Science, Grammar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmall Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Beakman's World - science Bill Nye the Science Guy - science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschnee Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Cyberchase math Time Warp Trio history Between the Lions mainly phonics, reading Horrible Histories history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekfk Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Zula Patrol - Science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 The Electric Company - phonics (at least my son is currently enjoying this on netflix!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellecv Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Wishbone: classic literature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekfk Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Martha Speaks - vocabulary building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 :D I forgot about Wishbone! I used to love watching it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 My dd has learned a LOT from Wild Kratts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spetzi Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 What the Ancients Knew ---ancient history/science How the States Got Their Shapes---geography and American history (this show looks simple at first, but there is some info packed in there in an entertaining way) Mythbusters--science w/a lot of blowing stuff up which keeps it interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-2-7 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Jeff Corwin - zoology Creatures that Defy Evolution - zoology (Christian point of view) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Word Girl - spelling / vocabulary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomToJazmyne Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Sid the Science Kid - science SuperWhy - reading skills/conflict resolution Word World - reading skills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 For the little ones--LeapFrog Letter Factory and others I really like some of the Baby Einstein videos--Meet The Orchestra, Baby Monet, and Baby Galileo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Twain Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Dittos for: --Zula Patrol (Sometimes I think it was made to be a supplement to BFSU). --Word Girl (I think my kids have learned more vocabulary from this show than the pricey vocabulary programs I have bought). --Wild Kratts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunriseiz Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 My dd has learned a LOT from Wild Kratts :iagree: A LOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) What the Ancients Knew ---ancient history/science I've never heard of this one. Where might we see it? I don't see it on netflix. ETA: Nevermind! I just found it on the Science channel, on our DVR! I'm recording a few to check it out. Edited June 15, 2012 by tammyw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Dittos for:--Zula Patrol (Sometimes I think it was made to be a supplement to BFSU). Except he had a very negative reaction on the email group to watching science tv shows/videos. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micron4 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 NEST Entertainment biographies--these are 30 minute cartoon biographies on famous people like George Washington, Harriet Tubman, The Wright Brothers, Louis Pasteur, etc. My library had the whole set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharilynn29 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Drive Thru history- my favorite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) Science - Magic School Bus Stanley - from Playhouse Disney Edited June 16, 2012 by LNC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego? - geography & history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharilynn29 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Mysteries at the Museum-history/science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofkids&pets Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 We have only used the Magic School Bus videos borrowed from the library. Are the rest of the shows mentioned on Netflix? We are considering a subscription for next school year. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Jeff Corwin - zoology Creatures that Defy Evolution - zoology (Christian point of view) I :001_wub: Jeff Corwin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 The Artists' Specials The Composers' Specials The Inventors' Specials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliegmom Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Adventures from the Book of Virtues - character development Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatholicMom Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Mr.Wizard - science (I'm old) Planet Earth series on Netflix - science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in VA Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Except he had a very negative reaction on the email group to watching science tv shows/videos. ;) Was this any science-type show/video or just the more cartoon ones? I just find this bizarre. Science is a very visual endeavor. I love having access to all kinds of science videos - so much better to see than to read. (well we read too but you know what I mean). You can read about a shark, but seeing one on a video in it's natural habitat... amazing. Or a cave... or a volcano etc. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Was this any science-type show/video or just the more cartoon ones? I just find this bizarre. Science is a very visual endeavor. I love having access to all kinds of science videos - so much better to see than to read. (well we read too but you know what I mean). You can read about a shark, but seeing one on a video in it's natural habitat... amazing. Or a cave... or a volcano etc. I think his problem was actually in how the video was used. He objected to a student being "taught" by a video, by itself, with an uninvolved teacher. He was okay about videos as review but pointed out, if a person knows something already, is there significant value in review. As I recall, he was not familiar with the actual video in question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Life and Planet Earth from the BBC- animals/plants/geography My 3 year old LOVES these documentaries, and mom and dad don't mind them either. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) I second so many on this thread! Here are some, and I hope I don't repeat. Dear America Series -- history American Girl Series -- history Joan of Arc (not for young children) -- history http://www.amazon.com/Joan-Arc-Leelee-Sobieski/dp/B00000JS6F/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1339951514&sr=1-1&keywords=joan+of+arc Dangerous Journey (Pilgrim's Progress) -- Bible and classic literature http://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Journey-Michael-Cramer/dp/B000A0GYFU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339951447&sr=8-1&keywords=dangerous+journey+dvd Explore the Wildlife Kingdom (obvious predator/prey relationships) -- science http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dmovies-tv&field-keywords=joan+of+arc#/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_20?url=search-alias%3Dmovies-tv&field-keywords=explore+the+wildlife+kingdom&sprefix=explore+the+wildlife%2Cmovies-tv%2C165&rh=n%3A2625373011%2Ck%3Aexplore+the+wildlife+kingdom Newton in a Bottle (my son adored this!) -- physics http://www.amazon.com/Newton-Bottle-Physics-For-Kids/dp/B00005MEMY/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1339950762&sr=1-1&keywords=newton+in+a+bottle Check your library for these: Getting Ahead Mathematics (Ben also loved these!): -- math http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Ahead-Artist-Not-Provided/dp/B000GH3PRW/ref=sr_1_6?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1339950902&sr=1-6&keywords=getting+ahead Getting Ahead Primary Science (fantastic!) -- science http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Ahead-Artist-Not-Provided/dp/B000GH3PU4/ref=sr_1_9?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1339950902&sr=1-9&keywords=getting+ahead Anything by Schlessinger Media! http://www.libraryvideo.com/browse/sm_allseries.asp . . . Some favorites of these are: Animated Tales of the World (some could frighten young children) -- folktales, history, geography http://www.libraryvideo.com/product.asp?mscssid=D2EH4F3VRLVR9NMCFKWTA6NXXKUG8NB2&sku=V6940 Greatest American Tall Tales and Legends -- folktales, history, geography http://www.libraryvideo.com/product.asp?mscssid=D2EH4F3VRLVR9NMCFKWTA6NXXKUG8NB2&sku=V6170 Greek Mythology for Students -- folktales, history, geography http://www.libraryvideo.com/product.asp?mscssid=D2EH4F3VRLVR9NMCFKWTA6NXXKUG8NB2&sku=V6202 Life in the Middle Ages -- history http://www.libraryvideo.com/product.asp?mscssid=D2EH4F3VRLVR9NMCFKWTA6NXXKUG8NB2&sku=V6228 Countries around the World -- history, geography http://www.libraryvideo.com/product.asp?mscssid=D2EH4F3VRLVR9NMCFKWTA6NXXKUG8NB2&sku=V6685 The Way Things Work -- science http://www.libraryvideo.com/product.asp?mscssid=D2EH4F3VRLVR9NMCFKWTA6NXXKUG8NB2&sku=V6005 *************************************** Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers Getting to Know the U. S. Presidents http://www.gettingtoknow.com/index.htm Edited June 17, 2012 by nestof3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) Agreeing with these! Thanks for all the other recommendations! Liberty's Kids- American Revolution Magic School Bus- Elementary Science School House Rock- History, Math, Science, Grammar Beakman's World - scienceBill Nye the Science Guy - science Time Warp Trio historyBetween the Lions mainly phonics, reading Wishbone: classic literature. For the little ones--LeapFrog Letter Factory and others NEST Entertainment biographies--these are 30 minute cartoon biographies on famous people like George Washington, Harriet Tubman, The Wright Brothers, Louis Pasteur, etc. My library had the whole set. Drive Thru history- my favorite! Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego? - geography & history The Artists' SpecialsThe Composers' Specials The Inventors' Specials Adventures from the Book of Virtues - character development Planet Earth series on Netflix - science Edited June 17, 2012 by nestof3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyh Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Don't laugh... for the younger ones - Go, Diego Go! --animal science I did Winter Promise's Animal program this year and dd knew half the info already from watching Diego! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I just remembered How It's Made on Netflix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Also: So You Want to Be President (this has three other stories as well) http://www.amazon.com/President-Celebrate-Scholastic-Storybook-Treasures/dp/B002Y06VIO/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1340065515&sr=1-1&keywords=so+you+want+to+be+president+dvd We have really enjoyed the Scholastic Storybook Collections overall! Scrambled States of America (this has three other stories as well) http://www.amazon.com/Scrambled-States-America-Stories-Laurie/dp/B004K4FUES/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1340065724&sr=1-1&keywords=scrambled+states+of+america Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maeintx Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Not a series but just a 2-hour special, great for the older kids Going Medieval Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadesmom Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 These are all great. Lots of new ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBanjoClown Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 My boys loved Team Umizoomi (preschool math). Surprisingly, they learned a lot from Dinosaur Train as well. When people heard my 4yo using the words "hypothesis" and "nocturnal" correctly in conversation they thought it was because I was a science teacher. Nope, he learned it from a cartoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Thanks. We are having a sick day, and likely a sick week, and I was looking for some great educational options. Drive thru history is surprisingly good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmmm Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Disney Imagineers have a great Science series. Lots of Physics Cyberchase - Math Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukale Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Just found this thread. Great ideas for some summer fun learning :) Just wanted to give it a bump. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) Aerial America -- US Geography Popular Mechanics for Kids -- Science (a little outdated, perhaps? but still usable) Signing Time -- American Sign Language (sometimes this can be found on public television) Reading Rainbow -- Reading, Literacy (recently revived through a Kickstarter campaign) Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood -- How to hang up your jacket, how to change your shoes, and how to be nice to your neighbor! :) Edited May 29, 2016 by Sahamamama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymonster Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 You can find these all on PBS Kids: Odd Squad -- Math Peg + Cat -- Math Design Squad -- Engineering Fizzy's Lunch Lab -- My kids love this... I find it annoying, but it has good nutrition/healthy eating information A few youtube videos: Tour the States -- States and Capitols () Tour the World -- Countries () Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) My kids loved Ruff Ruffman. I guess the name of the show was Fetch. Edited May 29, 2016 by Vida Winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearWallowSchool Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 My dd has learned a LOT from Wild Kratts :iagree: Just the other day one of my kids spouted off some random fact about an animal that I didn't know. I asked her where she learned that and and she the Wild Kratts! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Country mouse, city mouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Salsa on Georgia Public Television for spanish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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