True North: Our Canadian Homeschool: Videos

Update: You can now access National Film Board Resources here.

We have recently subscribed to National Film Board’s Campus as a resource for High School. This resource could be used for any age, but I think that many of the films really apply to the high school years.

Campus not only has a great variety of Canadian films, including documentaries and series, but they also offer teacher guides and lesson plans. This is helpful for following up on the film content and extending learning.

Canadian documentaries are great and the NFB has many available on a wide variety of subjects. There is something about watching "Canadian Films" that really feels like home to me and I think is great for our high school students to understand Canadian culture, politics and current events.

http://www.simpsonseh.com

I have never regretted purchasing these sets of videos. They have been watched many times. I am surprised that we can’t quote them all word for word!

First is the Popular Mechanics for Kids. They are still available and well worth the purchase. I am not sure how many times these have been watched. They are great science videos (albeit a little graphic in places) that help children to see interesting aspects of applicable science.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popular_Mechanics_for_Kids

Another set is Be the Creature. These are by the Kratt Brothers and they really explore what it would be like to be a certain animal. Though some are a little intense for young children we have enjoyed these many times.

http://www.bethecreature.tv/menu.php

Another set is by Devine Entertainment. We have lent these out to many of our homeschooling friends. There are three sets of videos - each video has a young person who is friends with an Artist, Inventor or Composer.