Netflix is a leading entertainment service, specialised on Movies and TV shows.
In a Recent Update, Netflix, in response to the impact of COVID -19 on schools, has given leave to teachers’ request for documentaries.
The entertainment service company released 10 free documentaries, along with educational resources to help teachers and students at home.
Usually, for a long time, Netflix has been allowing teachers to screen documentaries in their classrooms. But with schools closed, this isn’t possible.
This is why Netflix made a selection of their documentary features and series, available on Netflix US YouTube channel.
Netflix also provides educational resources for each title to aid students and teachers.
“We hope this will, in a small way, help teachers around the world. “, Netflix revealed in their company blog.
For now, the language of the documentaries is English, but more subtitles in other languages will be available later this week.
Here are the Netflix’s 10 Free Documentaries
13th (Film)
Abstract (Series – Season 1)
Babies (Series – select episodes)
Chasing Coral (Film)
Explained (Series – select episodes)
Knock Down the House (Film)
Our Planet (Series)
Period. End of Sentence. (Short)
The White Helmets (Short)
Zion (Short)
As some of the documentaries may contain adult content, Netflix advises parents or teachers to always check the ratings, so as to make informed choices for students and children.Visit the Official Netflix Help Centre for Maturity Ratings to find out more.
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