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121. Heredity. Reproduction and heredity (29:04)

Alternative title:
Reproduction and heredity; Heredity
Date:
1960
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Summary:
Introduces biogenesis, the idea that life arises only from existing life, and mitosis, the process by which cells divide while preserving inherited traits. The episode discusses early experiments t...

122. Heredity. Sexuality and variation (29:00)

Alternative title:
Sexuality and variation; Heredity
Date:
1960
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Summary:
Discusses sexual reproduction and heredity, including elements necessary for sexual reproduction and the genetic advantages. Uses charts and diagrams to show the variations possible in every human ...

123. Home Nursing: Fundamentals (14:20)

Date:
1953
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Summary:
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, ...

124. Hopi horizons (20:42)

Date:
1946
Main contributors:
Mary L. De Give; Margaret Cussler; Social Documentary Films
Summary:
Shows the Hopi Indian as a farmer, herder, craftsman, and trader. Pictures how difficult it is for him to live on the desert, especially with some of the government controls. Gives the Indian a ch...

125. How the ear functions (12:26)

Date:
1941
Summary:
Diagrams and photographs show the external, middle, and inner ear and their component parts. Illustrates the auditory canal, ear drum, malleus, labyrinth, stapes, semicircular canals, vestibule, c...

126. How to read poetry (10:42)

Date:
1952
Summary:
A high school boy who is having trouble understanding poetry learns that he should find out about the poet's background, discover what experience the poet is sharing, and watch for such devices as ...

127. How we know the Earth's shape (10:45)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Explains that a globe is the best model to represent the shape of the earth. Discusses the change in man's ideas about the shape of the earth from flat, to curved to round to flattened and bulging...

128. I.H.S.A.A. state track and field meet, 1948 (31:51)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Covers all track events of the 1948 state meet, with the short ones shown in their entirety. Both regular and slow motion photography are used to show the contestants in action and receiving their...

129. In Every Day (10:21)

Date:
1947
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Summary:
Shows a typical day in the life of a model American teen-age boy. His health habits, diet, hobbies, and correct attitude toward work, study and play are all stressed.

130. Indianapolis attacks its slums (51:37)

Date:
1958
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Summary:
Contains aerial photography, animation, and charts to show methods used by Indianapolis to effect slum clearance. Pictures city officials as they cite the need for rebuilding slum areas and tells o...