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Movies Egypt

Studying ancient Egypt is an exciting adventure for both you and your child, especially when you immerse yourself in the period through the help of great books. BookShark covers Ancient Egypt for several weeks in both Level B Reading with History for ages 6-8 and Level G Reading with History for ages 11-13, so your children are exposed to this fascinating period twice during their elementary and middle school years. To supplement your reading, there are plenty of excellent movies to help you further visualize the ancient Egyptian culture, history, and geography. Below are my top 8 choices for online streaming about this ancient civilization. Take your pick from YouTube, Netflix, or Amazon.

YouTube Videos about Ancient Egypt

1. Kid’s Animated History Egypt

This short, animated show is perfect for kids using BookShark Levels B or G. It explains how Ancient Egyptians took advantage the Nile’s flooding and also explains how Upper and Lower Egypt unified. Your kids will learn fun facts about Egypt told in a simple, easy-to-understand way.

2. The Great Mystery of the Pyramids of Egypt

This 3 minute animated film explains how the Egyptians built the pyramids. It’s perfect for kids studying Level B Intro to World History.

3. King Tut and His Treasure for Kids: Biography of Tutankhamun

Ideal for kids using BookShark Level G, this five minute documentary offers a fascinating look at King Tut’s life and his tomb.

Netflix Movies about Ancient Egypt

NOTE: These shows are no longer available at Netflix. Hopefully you can locate them on other streaming platforms.

4. The Pyramid Code

This documentary explores the pyramid fields and ancient temples in Egypt over the course of 5 episodes. The Pyramid Code features interviews with experts in many fields: geology, physics, astrophysics, archaeology, hieroglyphics, etc.

5. Egypt

This BBC documentary dramatizes several exciting discoveries in Ancient Egypt including Tutankhamun’s tomb, several other tombs discovered in the 1800s, and the decoding of the Rosetta Stone. This is rated PG and should be appropriate for students using BookShark Level 6. Your budding archaeologist will love this documentary, but others should also find it interesting.

Amazon Films about Ancient Egypt

6. Ramesses II: The Great Journey

Follow the journey from Ramesses II’s death at the old age of 92 to the burial ritual. Explorers search for his tomb in this approximately one hour long documentary. Although it covers very little of Ramesses II’s reign, it is a fascinating look at what happens after his death. Rated G, this is appropriate for kids in both BookShark Levels 1 and 6, though those in Level 6 will likely find it more interesting.

7. Egypt’s Lost Queens

This documentary, which explores the Egyptian women who went before Cleopatra—Hetepheres, Hatshepsut, Nefertari, and Arsinoe–is rated PG-13, so you may want to screen it ahead of time. Watch this show to learn an angle of Egyptian history that isn’t often explored.

8. Ancient Egypt: Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings

This documentary is hosted by Dr. Joann Fletcher, a renowned Egyptologist and the same person who hosted Egypt’s Lost Queens. Here, she examines the life of a couple who lived in Ancient Egypt and whose remains are now housed at the Egyptian Museum of Turin.

While your children are learning about Ancient Egypt and reading excellent literature related to the time period, choose some of these interesting documentaries and shows to teach your children in a different way and to enrich what they are learning. Bonus: Add in some of these hands-on activities, too.

01/07/2025
10 Science Shows for Kids on Netflix | Elementary Level
We all have days where we need a break or something extra to cope with a bad day. Netflix is the perfect resource for finding those little extras. And since there are so many educational shows on Netflix, you don’t even have to feel guilty about regularly relying on these videos.

My kids thinking watching Netflix is a treat and they hardly even realize they are learning. But they’ve absorbed so much about ecosystems, outer space, and the human body in ways that visually supplement our literature-based curriculum.

The science shows listed below are specifically good for kids in Kindergarten through fifth grade and cover topics especially interesting to them: animals, space, the Earth, the human body, and so much more.

1. Magic School Bus

The Magic School Bus is a classic show that is still relevant today. Ms Frizzle covers topics from geology and dinosaurs to weather and the water cycle. If there is a science topic you want to learn more about, The Magic School Bus probably has an episode for you. Pair the program with a Magic School Bus picture book for extra reinforcement.

2. StoryBots

Have you ever heard the statistic that four year olds ask almost 300 questions a day? Well StoryBots is out to answer those random questions.
- Why is the sky blue?
- Why does it rain?
- How do birds sing?
This show is definitely for the younger kids, but it will still engage older elementary kids who have the same questions, especially if you go a bit deeper beyond the video by doing extra research.

3. Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That

If you like the nonfiction Cat in the Hat books, you’ll love the videos that go along with them. They cover many topics but mostly focus on nature. There is a lot of information about different animals and habitats. We’ve enjoyed episodes about deserts, bees, bats, and rainforests, for example.

4. Space Racers

For kids who love space and want to learn more, Space Racers is a good fit. It covers all kinds of space topics like satellites, the moon, and stars. This show is probably better for younger elementary, but it’s a great supplement for your homeschool science curriculum about outer space.

5. Bill Nye the Science Guy

Bill Nye was a staple of my childhood, and I am so excited to be able to share him with my kids. His videos are fast paced and entertaining which is the perfect combination to hold children’s attention. Plus he tends to cover intriguing topics in ways that kids can appreciate: the human body, electricity, and chemical reactions, for example.

6. Quiz Time

This show is for younger kids, probably preK and Kindergarten, but it covers some science concepts as well as observation, logic, and more. It’s in the form of a quiz show as the characters complete tasks and solve problems.

7. Jungle Book Safari

Jungle Book fans, now you can learn all about animals from Mowgli and Baloo! Each episode of Quiz Time features a different animal. The shows are only 10-15 minutes long, so they are a quick way to learn more about animals in short bursts of time.

8. Mighty Machines

Have a truck lover? Mighty Machines will be a lifesaver. From airplanes to trucks, this show covers many different types of machines, showing them up close and personal. Although it’s a bit cheesy with some silly voice-overs, it has real footage of massive tools that kids are fascinated by.

9. Fishtronaut

If animals, animal habitats, and animal behavior are on your list of things to study, Fishtronaut is the right show for you. It’s meant for preschool age and up.

10. Brain Games

This show answers questions you didn’t even know you should ask. Brain Games thoroughly explains each topic using multiple experiments and explanations. This show isn’t necessarily meant for kids, but it definitely keeps their attention.

Besides these ten shows, Netflix has hundreds of documentaries on almost every topic imaginable. Simply search for any subject that arises in your science curriculum or that your kids express interest in. Even adult documentaries can usually work for kids, especially if they have a natural curiosity about the topic. Go load up your queue now so you’ll be ready for the next day when you need a video diversion.

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01/07/2025