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Date:: 1946
Summary:: An animated cartoon which explains that there are no basic differences between the races of the world. Uses small green demons to caricature prejudice and racial hatred. Relates the history of mankind to point out that dissimilarities in peoples result from superficial environmental influences. Based on "Races of Mankind" pamphlet by Ruth Benedict and Gene Weltfish. Uses an animated cartoon to prove that differences between the human races are superficial, accidental, and environmental. Explains how through the driftings of the first people of the earth, there developed the three separate races of mankind. Points out that though there are four distinct types of blood, all are found in all races, and therefore its difference has no more racial relevance than does differing skin color to intellectual ability. At the end, all racial groups march forward together.

Date:: 1946
Summary:: An animated cartoon which explains that there are no basic differences between the races of the world. Uses small green demons to caricature prejudice and racial hatred. Relates the history of mankind to point out that dissimilarities in peoples result from superficial environmental influences. Based on "Races of Mankind" pamphlet by Ruth Benedict and Gene Weltfish.

Date:: 1938
Summary:: Presents four types of dances as performed by Russian factory workers, Oriental Uzbeks, Caucasians, and Ukrainians. | Presents four types of dances as performed by Russian factory workers, Oriental Uzbeks, Caucasians, and Ukrainians.

Date:: 1953
Summary:: Shows a decontamination squad in England working to make the streets safe from blister gas. Demonstrates the use of anti-gas ointment, respirators, and clothing worn by crews, and explains precautionary measures.

Date:: 1950
Summary:: Presents Ruth, Jump, Marjorie Gestring, and others diving from a 33-foot tower to show championship form in diving. Pictures Iris Cummings and the Hopkins twins as they demonstrate the breast stroke and crawl.

Date:: 1961
Summary:: Students demonstrate the procedures that may be applied to fashion a space design. Details the making of an initial sketch, a three-dimensional model, and a final structure. Shows steps in the creation of space design usng metal, plastic, and other materials. Consultant, George Barford.

Date:: 1959
Summary:: Discusses the several obstacles to effective listening and suggests ways for overcoming them. The obstacles cited as blocks to listening are daydreaming, detouring, debating, and private planning. Habits the student may develop for more effective listening are to evaluate his listening, select a good listening post, develop an interest, relate his thinking, expect important points, and "get it now." Ends by placing the responsibility for developing effective listening on the individual.

Date:: 1961
Summary:: Illustrates how kinetic energy is transferred from one body to another through elastic collisions. Explains formulas for calculating the exchange of energy. Defines concepts concerning stored energy, elastic collision, and potential energy.

Date:: 1960
Summary:: Introduces the concept of electrical safety as applied to the home with special emphasis on overloaded circuits as hazards. Illustrates other safety hazards related to faulty electrical equipment, improper use of equipment, and improperly grounded equipment. Combines scenes in a typical home with laboratory demonstrations to show the principles underlying each potentially dangerous situation.

Date:: 1951
Summary:: Shows many common electrical appliances that help to do hard jobs with less work, uses a model to help explain the function of a generator and turbine, explains the role of a motor, shows how switches control electrical systems, explains how electricity is conducted, and emphasizes the contribution of electricity to our comfort.

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