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Continues the modeling begun in Sculpture I. Brings the portrait bust to life-size proportions by adding more clay to the armature. begins work on some of the details of form ending with a general likeness of the model. (KETC) Kinescope.
Describes and discusses the materials and tools used in modeling a portrait bust from clay. Shows the steps in applying clay to the armature. Illustrates how the sculptor proceeds to develop essential characteristics of the model's head. (KETC) Kinescope.
Vern Reimer gives instruction, through demonstrations, on how to improve a drummers performance. He discusses the common mistakes made by student drummers and how to correct them. Targeted for the snare drum.
This War Department enlistment film aims to recruit African Americans in its World War II engagement. The documentary has as its framework a black minister's explanation to his congregation of the reasons they should join the armed forces to fight the Nazis. The viewer sees historical re-enactments of African Americans as valued participants in U.S. armed conflicts dating from the American Revolution. Scenes also detail Black accomplishments in the country's history, with footage of Blacks as they served as judges and school teachers, conducted orchestras, played football, and served the U.S. Army in World War II. Footage is included of Jesse Owens and other Blacks as they competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Informs the police that alcohol may mask symptoms of both physical and mental disorders and suggests a system of observation that begins when a person is first seen by the police. It emphasizes the significance of alcoholism as a problem and stresses the increasingly humanitarian role of the police.
Describes how any community can provide for academically talented students by using actual classroom scenes as examples of those communities exploring this new educational development. Shows how talent can be discovered through tests and counseling and encouraged by community awareness. Demands that schools must do more than identify motivate and counsel the talented students but must realign and adapt present methodology at all levels of instruction. Suggests that guidance from administrators is necessary to provide the necessary equipment and help in getting quality teaching. Closes with statement by Dr. Charles E. Bish, director of Academically Talented Pupil Project of the NEA, who outlines course suggestions.
**GRAPHIC CONTENT-ANIMAL TESTING** Presents Dr. W. R. Breneman, professor of zoology, Indiana University, as he uses chickens, frogs, mice, and chalkboard diagrams to demonstrate and discuss experiments showing the causes of the growth, maturation, and release of eggs and sperms. Demonstrates the removal, maceration, and injection of anterior pituitary glands; stripping of a frog; removal and maceration of a frog's testes; and the effects of injected hormones on the reproductive organs of immature animals. Discusses the effects of nervous stimuli, nutrition, temperature, and periods of light on reproduction.
Presents several experiments to illustrate the characteristics of oxygen, including the effects of free oxygen upon mice and a lighted candle, the separation of liquid oxygen from liquid air, the breakdown of water by electrolysis, the freeing of oxygen from mercuric oxide by a catalyst, and the action of spontaneous combustion.
Presents a fictionized story woven about episodes in the life of Robert Burns. Includes Burns's trip to Edinburgh to visit wealthy patrons and his ill-treatment at their hands. He recites to them "A Man's a Man for a' That." Returning to his native village, he stops the wedding of his sweetheart to another man.
Shows how the mold is removed from the finished plaster bust. Discusses the use of bluing in the first coat of plaster. Illustrates the use of the screwdriver and mallet in removing the mold. Concludes with a comparison of the model and the completed plaster portrait bust. (KETC) Kinescope.
Discusses the process of making a plaster cast. Points out how the molds are shellacked and placed together again. Demonstrates how the plaster is mixed. Shows the process of pouring the plaster into the mold. (KETC) Kinescope.
Girls from all over the United States tell how they feel about menstruation and how it has affected their lives. Emphasizes that menstruation is natural and healthy.
Examines the importance of the Rocky Mountains to the development of the Western States. Shows the dependence of agriculture and industry upon the water resources from the mountains. Discusses the region's mineral wealth, the importance of the timber industry to the Western economy, and the attractions of Western national parks and cities.
Shows activities of the beaver in its natural environment. Illustrates ways in which the beaver's teeth, feet, and tail help him in swimming, eating, felling trees, and repairing a broken dam. Reveals the unique construction of a beaver house, and stresses the importance of the animal as an agent of conservation and as a valuable fur bearer.
Contrasts Carolyn, an attractive newcomer to a high school, with Ginny, who despite her willingness to date all of the boys in the school, is unpopular with both boys and girls. Then shows through brief incidents how Carolyn and Wally are careful of their appearance, polite to others, considerate in arranging dates, business-like on the telephone, careful in planning their schedule of activities, cooperative with their parents, and always well mannered.
