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Date:: 1960
Main contributors:: Bruce Cornwell, Katharine Cornwell
Summary:: Employs animation and live photography to present a series of examples demonstrating axioms as statements accepted as true without proof and applies these axioms to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Shows how the root of each equation can be used to check solutions and uses an equal arm balance to illustrate that what is done to one side of an equation must be done to the other. Concludes with a problem the solution of which requires the viewer to select correct axioms.

Date:: unknown/unknown
Summary:: Uses maps and animation to show the danger points on the globe in 1949 where war could strike again. Contrasts the United Nations with the League of Nations; explains the failure of the League of Nations as due to a lack of political machinery to achieve its goals. Pictures the organization of the United Nations through animation, and describes the functions of each body. Concludes with emphasis on the need for international cooperation so that everyone can share in the products of every nation.

Date:: unknown/unknown
Summary:: Describes the research being made by the UN Technical Assistance Administration on Thailand's system of waterways and its barges, in order to recommend them to other countries. Shows how it is helping Thailand to improve its irrigation and flood control projects. Also pictures the work of the FAO in developing more modern methods of fish cultivation in Thailand.

Date:: 1963
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Summary:: This program explores the man-machine relationship through the research of Paul Fitts, Julian Christiansen, and George Briggs. It examines how humans handle and process information, as well as the challenges of information feedback between people and machines. The program also looks at human behavior within complex man-machine systems and how insights from these studies have influenced the redesign of equipment to better match human capabilities. The research highlights the dynamic interaction and adjustment between human users and technological systems.

Date:: 1955
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Summary:: Discusses the contribution of stage costumes to the art of the theater. Follows the costume designer through the initial analysis of the play, the drawing-board, the costume workshop, and to the actual wearing of the costumes. Stresses four basic considerations of costume design: unity, identification, projection, and functionalism. Outlines problems related to action, setting, lighting, and make-up.

Date:: 1963
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Summary:: Presents some of the ways in which psychologists are studying the growth and development of personality and emotional behavior in children as observed in the laboratory of Dr. Robert Sears at Stanford University. Explores the interaction between parental behavior and attitudes and the emotional development of children.

Date:: 1957
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Summary:: This episode focuses on the art of the Etruscans, renowned for their skill in terra-cotta sculpture, particularly in creating larger-than-life figures. It highlights a display of such sculptures, including a heroic-sized warrior. Dr. Dietrich von Bothmer joins Professor Kraemer for a discussion on the techniques and significance of Etruscan art. The episode explores these works in the context of their cultural and artistic contributions.

Date:: unknown/unknown
Summary:: Establishes the frame of reference for the remaining programs in the series. Explains that individual differences in children occur in physical, mental, and emotional growth and development. Describes and illustrates the special and dynamic problems of the exceptional child. Features Dr. William H. Cruickshank, director of education for Exceptional Children, Syracuse University. (Syracuse University) Kinescope and film.

Date:: unknown/unknown
Summary:: Discusses the relationship between emotional stability and criminal behavior. Points out that most crimes are committed by normal persons, illustrating with examples of hit-and-run drivers, embezzlers, income tax offenders, and people temporarily under stress or tempted in a particular situation. Analyzes motivations and stresses situations to provide an understanding of the normal criminal. Features Dr. Douglas M. Kelly.

Date:: unknown/unknown
Summary:: Introduces the series and discusses the characteristics of a group. Identifies a group as a collection of individuals with a common purpose, a participation pattern, a communication system, a well developed social climate, mutually adopted standards, an organizational structure, and prescribed procedures to be followed in their relations.

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