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.
Explains how scholastic achievement, aptitude and interest tests can help students select a satisfying occupation. Individual counseling coupled with consideration of grades and extracurricular activities are stressed as necessary adjuncts.
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.
Three problem-plagued teens are shown how to solve their physical and emotional problems by joining the Acrobatics Club and learning teamwork and "the right kind of exercise."
Depicts life in a medieval town from the point of view of a young serf. Explains the influence of trade and the role of the merchant and craft guilds in the rise of towns in Europe
Points out that mammals, including the anteater and seal, have hair and nurse their young. Shows representative members of mammalian groups - carnivores, rodents, ungulates, marsupials and primates.
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.
The issue of popularity, specifically amongst the high school set, is dramatized.
This educational film from the 1940s teaches the fundamental definitions of, and the physical concepts involved in, volt, ampere, ohm and watt.
The film tells the story of Bill, a young boy who discovers a worn and damaged book about the American Revolution in a secondhand bookshop and buys it for 25 cents. Through his experience, the film explores the lifecycle of a book, from creation to wear and tear, and the importance of proper care and repair. Bill, with the help of his schoolmates and Miss Walker, the librarian, learns how to mend torn pages, remove stains, and protect the book with a new cover and dust jacket. The film emphasizes the collective effort required to create a book and educates on how to extend its life through careful handling and repair, conveying a message of respect and stewardship for books.
Illustrates various techniques and household arrangements for caring for the convalescent patient at home. Shows ways of arranging the sick room, making the beds, washing and serving the patient, caring for the thermometer, and removing soiled linens. Pictures the distribution of chores among the family members and demonstrates some necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the illness.
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.
Explains the reformation in terms of the church, the cultural rebirth brought about by the Renaissance, the emergence of national states and the new interpretations of the scriptures. Devotes special attention to Luther and the Protestant Reformation in Germany.
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.
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.'
This film delves into the life cycles of various insects, highlighting their survival and adaptive strategies through the seasons. It showcases insects like dragonflies and preying mantises in their summer activities of feeding and reproducing, and then shifts focus to their unique winter survival tactics. The film particularly emphasizes the praying mantis's method of laying eggs in a protective case to ensure species continuity. Other species' adaptations are explored, such as aphids laying eggs on tree bark and swallowtail caterpillars forming chrysalises. It also touches on different hibernation methods and the renewal of life cycles in spring, with a new generation of insects emerging to continue the cycle of life. The documentary underscores the diverse and fascinating ways insects adapt to their environments throughout the year.
Presents the history of the U S from the inauguration of Franklin D Roosevelt to the eve of World War II, including the Great Depression and New Deal legislation designed to overcome it. Emphasizes events that had lasting effects on the nation, such as the Tennessee Valley Authority, the strengthening of organized labor and the growing power of the Federal government.. Continues the story of 20th century America from the inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the eve of World War II. Footage shows the Great Depression, strengthening of organized labor, Social Security Act and growing powers of the federal government.
Physical features such as gulf, peninsula, island, etc, are defined and basic principles of using colors to show elevation are illustrated with models.
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.
Answers questions about zoo animals and their offspring. Shows physical characteristics and habits of baby monkeys, gnus, kudus, lions, peacocks, alligators and bears.
