201. The Hawaiian islands : their origin and nature today (10:30)

Date:
1951
Summary:
Uses drawings and real photography to depict the origin and nature of the Hawaiian Islands. Shows a recent eruption of Mauna Loa Volcano and indicates how rain, wind, and the ocean have transformed the islands into fertile regions over the centuries.

202. The hidden Earth (27:40)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Illustrates, using animation and live-action photography, man's efforts to learn more about the structure of the earth through study of deep mine shafts, deep wells, volcanoes, and earthquakes. Describes early theories of the earth's structure and the present world-wide efforts to discover more about its structure. Points out means scientists use to study earthquakes, how this study contributes to an explanation of the structure of the earth's interior, and the use of explosion seismology to produce artificial earthquakes. The intense heat of the earth's interior is evidenced in volcanic eruptions, geysers, and bubbling mud. The plan for placing a seismograph on the moon and the "Mohole Project'' are briefly discussed.

203. The inner city dweller : health care (22:43)

Date:
1971
Summary:
Records the red tape, long periods of waiting, and dehumanizing procedures a young mother from an inner city must contend with to receive routine medical treatment for her child through welfare. Shows the woman being offered a job as an aide with a neighborhood health clinic, making home visits, and acting as a liaison between the community and the professional staff of the clinic. Uses animated charts to show that although the urban center of a city is the most densely populated, it is the outlying areas which have most of the health care facilities.

204. The little red hen (14:30)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
This episode of The tales of Poindexter explores the fable The little red hen.

205. The middle months of pregnancy (29:09)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Discusses such topics as superstitions about birth marks and deformities, how to relieve morning sickness, changes in clothing, and how to relax and rest. Contains suggestions for relieving constipation, shortness of breath, and dizziness as they effect the expectant mother.

206. The milling machine (07:30)

Date:
1941
Summary:
Indicates the basic principle of the standard plain milling machine. Each part of the machine is named and explained, and some elementary setups are demonstrated.

207. The Moor's pavane (15:59)

Date:
1950
Summary:
Jos Limon and his troupe perform a suite of dances based on Shakespeare's "Othello" with lines spoken by Bram Nossem. Using the structure of a court dance, this interpretation captures the tragedy and passion of the play. Dancers: Jos Limon (Othello), Lucas Hoving, Betty Jones, Ruth Currier.

208. The physiology of reproduction (29:09)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Discusses and shows with charts the female and male reproductive organs and explains their functions. Discusses the role of hormones in sexual maturation and in the processes of ovulation and fetal development.

209. The speech kit : part 1 (11:44)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Demonstrates the tools used by the teacher to teach tongue placement and manner of articulation in speech lessons.

211. The speech kit : part 3 (12:33)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Demonstrates materials which aid in teaching speech relative to voiced-voiceless-nasal distinction, tongue shape, lip shape, self-monitoring, cleanliness, and stimulus and motivation. Suggests how to procure the aids shown in the Speech Kit films.

212. The Stalin Era (58:07)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Uses newsreel footage to outline the important events preceding the Second World War. Explains Stalin's efforts to build his personal image. Reviews the non-aggression pact signed with the German Reich. Discusses the German invasion of Russia and the joining of the Allies by the U.S.S.R. Tells how Stalin maneuvered at Teheran, Yalta, and Potsdam to make the best possible terms for the Communists. Concludes with Russia's continued build-up of strength and influence throughout the world.

214. The weeks after birth (29:22)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Discusses the care of the mother after delivery and demonstrates exercises designed to aid the mother in rapid and thorough recovery. Points out the changes which occur in the mother's body and emphasizes her needs for rest and for proper diet.

215. This is the challenge (10:07)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Interprets the challenge to build lasting peace through the development of available resources, sharing of scientific knowledge, minimizing disease, and encouraging world trade. Shows the United Nations as a cooperative attempt to resolve the problems of all mankind, including war, hunger, and disease.

216. Thumbelina (15:13)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
This is the story of a little girl no bigger than a thumb who is carried away from her home by a frog to be the bride of the frog's son. Thumbelina escapes from the Frog with the help of a rabbit. Mrs. Mouse takes Thumbelina into her home to keep house. Thumbelina finds a bird whose wing is broken and nurses him back to health. When Mrs. Moose decides that Thumbelina should marry Mr. Mole, the bird carries the little girl back to her mother. Mr. Mole then decides to marry Mrs. Mouse. Marionettes are used to tell this all-time favorite.

217. To hear your banjo play (16:26)

Date:
1947
Summary:
Pictures American folk singers in various parts of the country and discusses briefly the development of folk music here. Peter Seeger is shown singing and playing his banjo in a city setting, and then other singers, including mountaineers, sharecroppers, migratory workers, African-Americans, and railroad builders, are shown.

218. View of the Soviet World (12:45)

Date:
1942
Summary:
Erskine Caldwell, American novelist and reporter, interviewed before leaving Moscow, briefly tells of the civilian defense work he witnessed. Scenes showing how the Russians are carrying out their pledge of "All for Victory!" including efforts in huge metallurgical plants, the oil industry, the rapid harvest, nurses drilling, and Red Cross work.

219. Views of a decorticate dog (08:16)

Date:
1934
Summary:
Demonstrates the actions of a dog from which the cortex of the brain has been surgically removed. Shows changes in posture, walking, obstacle-meeting, eating, reactivity to stimuli, and conditioned learning. Presents comparisons with a normal dog.

220. Where land and water meet (29:03)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Discusses and shows the wide variety of creatures who inhabit the seashore. Explains how they are adapted to the environment in which they make their homes. Presents filmed sequences of the sand flea, clam, sea hare, snail, many kinds of crabs, and other seashore creatures.

221. Why are atoms unpredictable? (29:50)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Demonstrates the strange and contradictory particle and wave behavior of electrons. Suggests that the atomic system seemingly hides any way by which its behavior may be understood. Explains that the scientist has had to approach the study of sub-atomic particles in an oblique manner. Discusses the "uncertainty principle" and the place of "statistical method." Suggests that because atomic behavior can be amplified, the whole world is affected by the statistical probability of atomic behavior. Dr. Teller presents his personal view that the behavior od atoms, like the future, is neither certain nor predictable. (KQED) Film.

222. Why Johnny reads junk (29:38)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Dr. Maria Piers names some of the reasons children should read. She explores what books are best for different age groups and delves into reasons children do not read..

223. World War II prologue, U.S.A. (28:29)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Reviews, through documentary scenes taken from the National Archives, the historic events which led to the entry of the United States into World War II. Records the failure of the League of Nations to take strong action against the aggressive acts of Japan, Italy, and Germany. Highlights the war of nerves, the successive Axis aggression, U.S. Neutrality Acts, the various agreements and pacts, and the declaration of war by England, France, and the United States. Documentary of events leading to United States entry to World War II. Different stages through which American public opinion passed as events in Europe took place are described.

224. Yes and no (29:53)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Dr. Maria Piers delves into the question of how children learn to talk and think logically. Some of the topics she covers are: What do the “no’s” mean? When does “no-ism” begin? Is there too much or too little cooperative behavior?

225. Yesterday's worlds. [More honorable than gold] (29:12)

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.

226. You can't eat tobacco (13:52)

Date:
1943
Summary:
Deals with the evils of the one-crop system throughout the tobacco country of the South; then illustrates some of the ways in which the impoverished tobacco farmer can improve his lot by devoting some of his land to raising food crops, using governmental assistance, soliciting the help of local schools in community rehabilitation, and developing a community program to combat malnutrition.

227. Your children's play (20:26)

Date:
unknown/unknown
Summary:
Shows, through the play activities of children of different age levels, how they learn and gain physical growth. Presents the infant as needing few toys, the small child as wanting to help at home, and the preschool group as needing much freedom for play. Uses animation to show the imaginative pay of a boy with a toy, and illustrates how adults can impede as well as encourage play activities.

229. Your Indiana state parks (20:31)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Shows scenes of Indiana state parks during the various seasons. Stresses the facilities available for camping, boating, fishing, hiking, studying nature, horseback riding, picnicking, and participating in individual and group games. Includes sequences on Clifty Falls, Spring Mill, McCormick's Creek, Shakamak, Dunes, Brown County, and Pokagon State Parks. Describes the early development of the park system and its role in the conservation of Hoosier wildlife.