Sometimes I think I'm the last to discover something, but this time I KNOW that a few of you will be jumping up and down, or smooching me on the lips.
You see, last week I came across FreeDocumentaries.Org. And - yes - you can actually watch documentaries for FREE!
These are films that have given this type of permission to either reach a wider audience with their information or in hopes of better award recognition (depends on the makers of the films or the company that owns the rights - regardless, they are on this site for FREE!).
Did I mention that they are free?
Okay. They do ask for donations, so that the site can continue. So, ya' know, if you use it - then give something, so we can all continue to have access to such a super fabulo-so thing. Someone out there may not be able to give something, and that's cool. Remember, if we all share, then we all have. So, if you can spot them a dollar or two, then support away!
We love documentaries, and utilize them as a part of learning all the time. There are times that I will only show my kids a small portion of a film, due to other language or violence issues. Regardless of whether they get to see all or part of something, documentaries spark discussion - they spark questions - they spark research - they spark learning - they are brain food and soul food in so many ways.
Because we are still in the middle of war, I would suggest starting with "No End in Sight." I have to watch it again this week, and then will begin showing the kids smaller portions. There is SO. MUCH. INFORMATION. in that film. It is extremely balanced, looking at the war, in general - giving negative information involving both political parties - sharing poor decisions that have been made with and without the President's consent - and most importantly, showing the reality of the death and destruction and WHY people are fighting back against our soldiers. It's very rich.
It's a curriculum's best friend and an unschooler's dream.
Yeah. And it's free.
(photo by dan duggan)
Monday, January 14, 2008
Try not to love me too much
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Awesome resource!! Thanks for passing it along! Not sure if you have access an Area Education Agency? We have a local one which works with all the local area schools, and also allows homeschoolers to utilize their resources. They have an awesome media site where the user can watch streaming video of documentaries and programs such as The History Channel, PBS, Bio, A&E, Discovery, etc... on the topics of your choice. It's a very valuable resource that we've used quite a bit in the past, but to be honest haven't used much this year. Your post reminds me I need to do that more often! Thanks Christine! If you do have an agency such as this close by, you can contact them for a password to access the info online.
~Heather
Ohhh, awsome! That's going in my fave's list!
Thank You....Thank You....Thank You!!! I will pass this on, as well!! : )
You are too kind to us. I would never label you as a "pseudo-crunchy woman," not in a million years!
;)
Tim Dahl
I LOVE YOU CHRISTINE!! Maybe TOO much! kee kee ;)
This is great. We watch a lot of documentaries here too, but have been relying on the library and what we have here at home (remnants of our former teaching years). Thanks for the tip. You are awesome.
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