5 great educational resources on Netflix streaming

Here are five awesome educational films and TV programs to watch and share on Netflix

With Netflix streaming, there are thousands of films and television shows to choose from and watch instantly. And a surprisingly large portion of these films are educational in nature.

There are television specials, feature-length documentary films, and recorded lectures about topics ranging from science to American history, from music history to digital citizenship.

Here are just five Netflix resources we found to be both entertaining and informative.

1. NOVA

Netflix currently has more than three decades-worth of the PBS documentary series available for streaming. From exploring the inner workings of animal minds to dramatically presenting the miracle of life, there are more than 100 episodes to choose from.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWtEp3fLLvo

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