There are different ways to teach your children and provide information about biology and the environment other than books or short videos. In addition to being used for entertainment, movies can be the most entertaining learning resource.

Parents may be surprised by the amount of time their children spend in front of screens, a time that can be better invested when helping them choose what to watch, and here comes the role of biology and ecology documentaries, and of course there is a lot of fun and positive moments that children will love while watching documentaries, while learning facts about our environments and their animals.

Here's a collection of fun movies to watch with your children, so they can learn more about life on our planet:

Planet Earth II

A 2016 documentary series about wildlife on Earth, you look at life through the eyes of animals. Each episode covers a different habitat: islands, mountains, forests, deserts, pastures, and cities.

The film is suitable for children from 7 years old.

Earth

A 2007 nature documentary depicting the diversity of habitats and wild creatures across the planet. The film begins in the North Pole in January, moves south, and ends in Antarctica in December of the same year.

The documentary reveals the journey of animal mothers struggling to raise their young in a dangerous environment, where a female polar bear and her newborn baby must find food through the rapidly melting ice. In Africa, elephants and their young begin an arduous journey in search of water, and the female humpback whale must keep her young safe for thousands of miles as they migrate from the equator to Antarctica.

The film is suitable for children from 6 years old.

March of the Penguins

A 2005 documentary about the mating journey and the birth of cute little penguins in a magnificent mating ritual. At the end of each Antarctic summer, Antarctic penguins make a journey to their traditional breeding grounds.

The journey passes through the frozen tundra, and after the egg hatches, the female must accurately transfer it to the male, returning to the distant sea to feed herself and bring food for her newborn.

The film is suitable for children from 6 years old.

Our Planet

Produced in 2019, Our Planet is an 8-episode series that uncovers the unique wonders of nature, using a combination of stunning photography to present the remaining wilderness on Earth and its animal population.

The project took 4 years to complete, and more than 600 crew members participated in filming it across 50 countries around the world, showcasing the diversity that exists on Earth. The series focuses on the diversity of animal habitats around the world, from the remote wilderness of the Arctic and the mysterious deep oceans, to the vast landscapes of Africa, and the diverse forests of South America.

Amazing fungus (Fantastic fungi)

Can a small creature feed you, contribute to your recovery, reveal the secrets of the universe to you and help save the planet?! During an amazing journey around the magical and mysterious world of fungi and their ability to heal and contribute to the renewal of life on Earth, you will discover the secrets of mushroom plants and their benefits for the continuation of life and their relationship with humans.

The film combines cinematography with interviews with scientists such as Paul Stamets and authors such as Michael Pollan and others. The film is suitable for children from the age of 13, due to the complex vocabulary and topics that younger children may not find interesting.

Cute Animal 72 (72 Cutest Animal)

Animals, from tall giraffe to exhilarating dolphins to the world's smallest penguins, enter a competition looking for the most cuteness, showing the attractiveness of polar bears, spider monkeys, kangaroos and many other animals.

This series examines the nature of kindness, and how gravity helps some species of animals survive and thrive in a variety of environments.

The film is suitable for children from 7 years old.