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1. A career in bacteriology (14:58)

Date:
1957
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Explains that bacteriology is an area in the field of biology concerned with microscopic forms of life. Shows by photomicrography examples of protozoa, algae, molds, yeast, and bacteria, and throu...

2. Basic nature of sexual reproduction (14:29)

Date:
1956
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
High-powered microscopic shots are used to illustrate the principle that sexual reproduction in simple and complex plants and animals always involves the production and the union of gametes; exempl...

3. Better bulletin boards (13:01)

Date:
1956
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Describes various uses of the bulletin board. Shows how to locate and maintain a bulletin board for both instructional and reference purposes, describes the materials from which bulletin boards can...

4. Characteristics of plants and animals (10:47)

Date:
1954
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Uses animation, live photography, cinephotomicrography, and time-lapse photography to illustrate and explain the characteristics of living plants and animals. Shows the hydra, paramecium, and algae...

5. County and community recreation in action (28:35)

Date:
1951
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Presents the case histories of three county-wide recreation programs in Indiana as observed by an interested group. Outlines the various arrangements of financing a recreation program, shows the m...

6. Craftsmanship in clay. Decoration (10:40)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Shows a skilled ceramist applying designs on several ceramic pieces prior to final firing. He uses the clay itself, a comb, a piece of burlap, or clay stamps to create textured designs. Other deco...

7. Crayfish anatomy (11:14)

Date:
1961
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Shows the external anatomy of a living crayfish and using a freshly anesthetized specimen points out its internal anatomy by systems. Presents its hard exoskeleton, body divisions, and the jointed...

8. Development of the chick : extra embryonic membranes (22:52)

Date:
1967 (Creation date: 1967)
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Utilizes the living chick embryo and perspective drawings to show the early development of the amnion, chorion, yolk sac, and allantois. Examines the contractions of the amnion, as well as the fold...

9. Electricity. Distribution (16:06)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Develops basic concepts of electrical distribution, both cross-country and within the home. Complete distribution system is explained, with demonstrations of "line loss" and the use of fuses for ov...

10. Electricity. Measurement (11:49)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Develops concepts of electrical pressure, current, and resistance, and establishes the need for the measurement of electricity. Demonstrates the measurement of electrical pressure and current flow,...

11. Electricity. Production (14:25)

Date:
1964
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Explores many methods of producing electrical currents, from the historic discoveries of Michael Faraday to today's massive generators, from chemical conversion in wet- and dry-cell batteries to he...

12. Electricity. Static electricity (11:24)

Date:
1964
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Traces the development of man's understanding of static electricity and shows various ways it is used. Reviews basic laws of electrical charges, develops an explanation of lightning and how it can ...

13. Frog anatomy (17:09)

Date:
1960
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Presents the proper methods for dissection of the frog in order to observe its anatomy. Indicates the structures which can be observed by opening the mouth. Depicts proper incisions to make in orde...

14. How big? (11:18)

Date:
1965
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Develops concepts of length, area, and volume of areas and objects. Shows how these concepts are related and develops an understanding of such units of measurement as the mile and the acre.

15. Long journey west, 1820 (15:30)

Date:
1960
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Pictures the highlights of a 78-day trip from New England to the Midwest in the 1820's, including travel over mud roads, corduroy roads, and turnpikes, as recorded in a 12-year-old boy's diary. Inc...

16. Mountains (09:35)

Date:
1967
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Illustrates some of the characteristics of mountains, including peaks, ranges, and systems. Explains map symbols, effects of mountains on weather, and the economic importance of mountains. Includes...

17. New England sea community (17:17)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Depicts the daily life in a seacoast town in 1845 as it is seen by Chris, a boy of thirteen, who is completing school and must choose his future occupation. Pictures the work of the town tradesmen-...

18. New Harmony : an example and a beacon (28:22)

Date:
1971
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Traces the history and significance of New Harmony, Indiana, from its communal origins to its contemporary renaissance as an historic landmark. Explains that when the Harmonists moved from Indiana ...

19. The corn belt (16:56)

Date:
1961
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Shows the importance of corn as an economic commodity. Illustrates the nature of the corn belt of the United States by utilizing sixty-one widely scattered locations. Emphasizes the role of corn a...

20. The cotton belt : yesterday and today (16:48)

Date:
1961
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Tells the story of the changes that have taken place in the Southern states where cotton was, or still is being, grown. Pictures seventy-one locations to illustrate the cotton belt's geographic are...

21. The dairy belt (16:01)

Date:
1963
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Compares two dairy farms--one in Southeastern Wisconsin and the other in Central New York State. Shows the land use and cultural practices which reflect adaptation to such elements of the physical...

22. The fish that turned gold (16:14)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Presents the story of a goldfish from spawning until the goldfish is sold to a child. Begins at the world's largest goldfish hatchery. Introduces the main character, Goldey, developing inside a gol...

23. The fraternity idea (22:31)

Date:
1958
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Pictures fraternity activities before, during, and after pledging. Emphasizes the pleasures and responsibilities of fraternity life and points out how all fraternities on a college campus cooperate...

24. The senses of man (18:17)

Date:
1964
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Indicates the importance of external and internal sensory receptors. Describes the general sense receptors of temperature, pressure, touch, and pain. Pictures the special senses of vision, hearing,...

25. The states beneath us (19:19)

Date:
1955
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Shows the geologic development of Indiana's present bedrock system and relates this development to its mineral resources, their distribution, and resulting industries. Describes the work and resear...

26. This is camping! (17:19)

Date:
1972
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Gives a brief history of camping, and examines the facilities and activities available to campers. Shows that through their involvement with nature and each other, campers learn cooperation, conser...

27. Time (16:24)

Date:
1959
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Presents methods of determining and keeping time and the uses of time. Traces the development, adoption, and designation of time zones and demonstrates the need for an International Date Line. Cont...