Molds and How They Grow

Molds and How They Grow 1969

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In this educational film, laboratory demonstrations show the effects of moisture and temperature on the growth of molds. Photomicrography reveals the structure of molds: hyphae, mycelium, spore balls, spores. Beginning with spores on a rice culture, time-lapse photography shows the formation of a new colony.

1969

Anatomy of a Teenage Engagement (Second Edition of the Meaning of Engagement)

Anatomy of a Teenage Engagement (Second Edition of the Meaning of Engagement) 1970

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Observes a newly engaged couple as they wrestle with the fears and doubts nurtured by socio-economic differences, family pressures, immaturity, and ambivalent desires. Listens to their secret thoughts and wishes as each tries to cope with the anxiety and frustration-filled situations. States a position for an engagement, long enough to resolve second thoughts and to get to know one another and themselves.

1970

Measurement of Electricity

Measurement of Electricity 1949

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This educational film from the 1940s teaches the fundamental definitions of, and the physical concepts involved in, volt, ampere, ohm and watt.

1949

The Barn Swallow

The Barn Swallow 1968

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To show the habitat, life cycle and typical activities of the Barn Swallow.

1968

Inheriting Your Physical Traits

Inheriting Your Physical Traits 1970

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This educational film from 1970 traces the inheritance of traits such as sex, eye color, height, and weight, showing the role of chromosomes and genes in determining their development.

1970

Planning for Success

Planning for Success 1950

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Nearly everyone knows that if you want to succeed, you have to plan. For everyone else, Coronet has made a film: PLANNING FOR SUCCESS. Here's how to do it. You can do it!

1950

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Goldilocks and the Three Bears 1958

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Goldilocks wanders far from home and stumbles upon the house of the three bears. First sitting in all of their chairs and tasting all of their porridge, then lying in all of their beds she finds the little baby bears the most suitable for her in all three cases. This classic fairy tale was made by Coronet films and stars real life bears.

1958

Life in a Pond

Life in a Pond 1949

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This educational film shows the development and interdependence of organisms in a pond.

1949

North America: Its Rivers

North America: Its Rivers 1971

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Explores the distinctive features of the major rivers of the continent, and discusses their contributions to the farming, recreation, transportation and hydroelectric power of North America.

1971

Are You Popular?

Are You Popular? 1947

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The issue of popularity, specifically amongst the high school set, is dramatized.

1947

England: Background of Literature

England: Background of Literature 1947

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Takes students to England to show them the land that inspired many great writers... the London of Chaucer, Dickens and Browning...the countryside which was so meaningful to Shakespeare, Keates, Wordsworth and Kipling...and the sea as Coleridge, Conrad and Masefield wrote of it.

1947

Parents -- Who Needs Them?

Parents -- Who Needs Them? 1973

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Jimmy learns to appreciate his parents when a hand puppet dressed as a jester visits him up in the middle of the night and renders him invisible.

1973

America My Country

America My Country 1971

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A family’s trip across the United States from San Francisco to New York depicts America as a big and beautiful land of varied climates with rugged mountains, green forests, vast plains, rivers and lakes, ocean expanses, spacious farmland and huge cities. Famous places visited include the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone Park, Washington, D.C., the Old North Church in Boston, and Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

1971

Handel and His Music

Handel and His Music 1957

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Presents Handel as a key figure in the development of Baroque music. Illustrates with musical selections his contributions to 18th century music including the oratorio form perfected in 'THE MESSIAH.'

1957

Map Skills: Recognizing Physical Features

Map Skills: Recognizing Physical Features 1970

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Physical features such as gulf, peninsula, island, etc, are defined and basic principles of using colors to show elevation are illustrated with models.

1970

Pioneer Living: 'The Home'

Pioneer Living: 'The Home' 1970

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Shows how a pioneer family of the early 1800's selected a site, built a log cabin, cooked, made soap and candles and did other household tasks.

1970

Money: How Its Value Changes

Money: How Its Value Changes 1971

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This educational film from the 1970s explains how changes in the value of a dollar are related to concepts such as cost of living, recession, depression, supply, demand and inflation.

1971

Mozart and His Music

Mozart and His Music 1954

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Mozart's life and music are described against a background of the 18th century and of the European cities which influenced his career. Stresses the classic character of his compositions.

1954

Zoo Babies (Observing Things About Us)

Zoo Babies (Observing Things About Us) 1955

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Answers questions about zoo animals and their offspring. Shows physical characteristics and habits of baby monkeys, gnus, kudus, lions, peacocks, alligators and bears.

1955