1. "It's only the beginning" (10:15)

Date:
1951
Summary:
Describes the importance of industrial research in satisfying consumer needs and meeting competition. Shows through animation the large expenditure of time and money that has gone into the development of nylon, as well as into unsuccessful attempts to develop new products.

2. "It's the humidity" (13:04)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Uses common everyday examples of the effects of humidity to introduce and explain this idea. Shows Kay, an attractive teenager, and her adventures with a violin, a stuck drawer, and drying off at the pool as these processes are influenced by the humidity. Animates an explanation of dew, relative humidity, and dew point. Shows and explains several weather instruments for measuring humidity.

3. A long time to grow part 1 : two and three year olds in nursery school (37:21)

Date:
1954
Summary:
Presents two- and three-year-old children in their daily activities at a nursery school. Shows them imitating adults in their play, expressing hostility, responding to rhythm, learning to wash and dress themselves, eating, and taking an afternoon nap. Reveals how they learn about nature and life in the spring by discovering and examining living things. Points out that by the time they are four they become more social and begin to play in groups. Follows the activities of two- and three-year-old children through the nursery-school day and through the seasons of the year. Shows ways in which teachers offer help, by setting limits and by giving support and encouragement; and indicates in playroom and playground scenes the variety and suitability of play equipment for natural and constructive activity.

4. A long time to grow part 2 : four and five year olds in school (36:36)

Date:
1954
Summary:
Presents the spontaneous activities of four- and five-year-old children and what they find interesting in their world. Shows the four-year-olds mastering their familiar world through vigorous group play, sensory pleasure, make-believe, and use of materials and words. Presents five-year-olds as entering the more formalized, enlarging world of older children--playing games with simple rules, seeking facts, wondering, and using letters and numbers. Points out that teachers should follow the lead of the child's curiosity and should provide the child with activities that will prepare him for later instruction.

5. A long time to grow part 3 : six, seven, and eight year olds-society of children (28:55)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Observes six-, seven-, and eight-year old children at play and in school and emphasizes that children's play activities with their adherence to the rules, rituals, and regulations which have been established have changed little over the years. Points out the desire of this age group to have close identification with a peer group and its activities as they become less dependent on parents.

7. Aqua frolics (09:07)

Date:
1946
Summary:
Includes scenes of performing seals, underwater basketball, cliff diving, water skiing, canoeing in rapids, motor boat feats, and synchronized swimming.

8. Collision stations (29:45)

Date:
1959
Summary:
What happens when a rocket ship in space is struck and damaged by a meteor? Capt. Gell, a Navy expert on crew equipment, demonstrates the Navy’s full-pressure space suit for emergency escape from a shattered craft. Dr. Haber, an aerodynamic engineer who has made a thorough study of the theoretical problems of escape and survival far out in pace, explains the difficulty of making an individual descent into the atmosphere, on one hand, and of rescuing the stranded flyer in space, on the other. Dr. Herbert’s recommendation: the crew should ride the damaged vehicle back to earth --if anything remains of it.

9. Constitution of the United States (22:10)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Depicts the events and conditions leading to the writing of the U.S. Constitution, the formulation of the Great Compromise between the small and large states, the struggle for ratification, and the addition of the Bill of Rights. For junior high, high school, and college students. Pictures some of the historical background of the struggle by the colonies for independence and of the signing of the Constitution. Includes Shay's rebellion against the tariff, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, and the disagreements among states. Shows how the misunderstanding between large and small states led to the establishment of a House and a Senate.

10. Cross country high (14:35)

Date:
1975
Summary:
Explores the problem that young people have with alcoholism. Stimulates consideration of self-reliance, decision-making, and resistance to peer pressure as part of developing the resolve to live free of dependence on alcohol or other drugs.

11. Dance : a reflection of our times (29:37)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Discusses the use of the dance as a social commentary and relates it to the critical statements of artists in other fields. Presents a performance of "Caprichos" based on Goya's etchings of man's weaknesses. In contrast, an excerpt from Paeon is performed. Features choreographer Herbert Ross and his troupe.

12. Defending the city's health (11:14)

Date:
1941
Summary:
Modern community hygiene controls are presented. How the death rate from communicable diseases has been reduced through scientific advances and social controls. The effective functioning of a public health department.

13. Defense of the Western hemisphere (16:56)

Date:
1951
Summary:
Traces the development of the Good Neighbor Policy, the Rio Treaty against aggression, and the Organization of American States set up at Bogota. Describes the importance to the Western Hemisphere of NATO and the U.N. military action in Korea. Stresses the economic interdependence of the American countries and the responsibility of the United States in the Western Hemisphere.

14. Defining primitivism (29:26)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Expands the popular definition of "primitive"--one who is self-taught--to include artists who reject academic or conventional expression, subject matter, or technique. Shows and discusses various examples of primitive art. (WQED) Kinescope.

15. Developmental genetics - I: a lecture by Dr. L. C. Dunn (29:40)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Portrays the role of developmental genetics in dealing with ways phenotypes come into being through the action of genes. Presents a complete discussion of the Creeper domestic fowl--its genetic basis, morphology, embryological history, and the experimental work that led to an understanding of how this gene affects early development to produce the morphological features seen as the outcome of the developmental process. Lecture given by Dr. L. C. Dunn.

16. Developmental genetics - II: a lecture by Dr. L. C. Dunn Columbia University (29:41)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Describes the ways in which genes produce phenotypic differences by acting very early in embryonic development. Shows that this action may take place at a distance through chemical messengers (pituitary dwarfism in the house mouse, lethal giant larva in Drosophila), or it may involve tissue induction systems (Brachyury and taillessness in the house mouse). Discusses the development of eye color in Drosophila as a model of how each of the steps in a chain of chemical processes leading to development is under genic control. Lecture given by Dr. L. C. Dunn.

17. Discovery Of A Landscape-English Lakes (30:55)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Shows through readings, paintings, and natural photography the development of the portrayal of English lakes and landscapes by painters, poets, and others. Depicts the printing of illustrated tour guides and other books to create interest in the English lake country. (BBC) Film.

18. Distributive education (16:00)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Portrays the nature and the role of the Distributive Education Program in the state of Virginia in preparing students for possible future jobs. Shows ow personality traits of an individual provide the basis upon which distributive education training can be pursued and depicts the duties of the distributive education coordinator and the activities of the distributive education clubs.

19. Drilling and tapping cast steel (18:58)

Date:
1941
Summary:
Technique of drilling and tapping blind holes in cast steel on a radial drill. A drill jig with loose bushings is used for locating the holes. Setting up the work on the table of the machine, setting the jig on the piece to the layout lines. Calculating the size of the tap drill and the method used when setting the machine to drill a number of holes to the same depth. A wizard drill chuck is used in the drilling operation, and a standard friction chuck for holding the tap. The action of a tap in a hole is shown in animation and the reason why a tap binds in the hole and must be reversed frequently when tapping in tough metals.

20. Eighteenth century life in Williamsburg, Virginia : home life (21:32)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Shows a family and its household slaves engaged in their early morning tasks. Depicts the work involved in maintaining the home and reveals lack of many conveniences. Dramatizes the relationships that existed among the master of the household, his family, and his slaves.

21. Essentials of good speech : colors 1 (11:00)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Discusses a well-known system for practicing pronunciation: articulation of consonants and enunciation of vowels. Emphasizes again more "parts" which are to be applied to "wholes." Shows how sounds are associated with a color code: blue for voiceless, red for voiced, and brown for nasal manner of articulation. Illustrates an early lesson at the "Presentation Stage" and introduces specific touch positions for color work.

22. Essentials of good speech : colors, 3 (11:10)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Discusses shaping the pronunciation of vowels and consonants. Depicts the teacher helping the pupil combine voiced and nasal consonants with long vowels. Also presents more difficult sound combinations, including short vowels.

23. Essentials of good speech : colors, 4 (13:16)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Demonstrates one pupil's accomplishment of the early goals of color work: pronunciation of vowel and consonant combinations. Depicts a pupil producing the majority of speech sounds on request, and imitating (shaping) some complex sounds: "SH", "R", "L", and "S". Discusses the application of "part" learning to the pronunciation of a new word, "talent," which the pupil sees in print.

24. Essentials of good speech : duration 1 (13:11)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Explains the contents of the Essentials of Good Speech. Discusses duration as an aspect of voice production and how it refers to the length of sound. Illustrates a lesson on duration at the "Presentation Stage" of Face A of the Speech Model. Shows the pupil learning a "part" (Duration) which will later be applied to a "whole" (word or words).

25. Essentials of good speech : duration 2 (13:46)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Presents a lesson at the "Imitation Stage" on duration, covering the "part" that will later be applied to a "whole" word or words. Depicts the shaping of the pupil's duration of vowels, using three levels of reinforcement.

26. Essentials of good speech : duration 3 (12:17)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Presents a lesson at the "Production Stage" on duration, an aspect of voice production. Depicts the pupil producing vowels of long or short duration on request. Points out how the knowledge and skill of the "part" learning of duration is then applied to the word "welcome." Demonstrates the use of verbal direction alone to help the pupil learn correct syllable duration in the word.

27. Essentials of good speech : loudness 1 (13:35)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Discusses loudness as an aspect of voice production and how it refers to the relative strength of sounds. Emphasizes loudness as "part" learning which will be applied to a "whole" word or words. Shows an early lesson at the "Presentation Stage" of loudness, including a technique for handling inattention.

28. Essentials of good speech : loudness, 2 (13:11)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Presents a lesson at the "Imitation Stage" on loudness. Demonstrates how to help a pupil correctly imitate loud and soft vowels through the process of shaping only one ingredient at a time.

29. Essentials of good speech : loudness, 3 (15:20)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Demonstrates the production of vowels using requested loudness on first trials. Depicts the pupil applying her "part" learning, loudness, to get proper accent on the word "mama" through verbal request alone.

30. Essentials of good speech : pitch 2 (12:00)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Presents a second lesson on pitch at the "Presentation Stage." Introduces hand signals used in association with extremes of pitch to help the pupil imitate extremes; these signals will be used later to cue her for correct pitch while she is talking.

31. Essentials of good speech : pitch 3 (10:01)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Demonstrates the guiding of a pupil to consciously produce the desired pitch of vowels through reinforcement of his correct imitations. Depicts the teacher assessing the pupil's natural pitch for the vowels (ü), (ä), and (ē), in one case making the child conscious of his naturally high (ü).

32. Essentials of good speech : pitch 5 (10:22)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Presents four lesson segments demonstrating advanced stages of pitch learning. Demonstrates, in the first segment, the production of vowels which move from low to high or high to low, and the production of combinations of loud, soft, high, and low-pitched vowels. Presents, in the second segment, the application of "part" learning of pitch to the correct general pitch by asking the pupil to lower his voice. Shows, in the final segment, the application of "part" learning of pitch to the intonation of the question, "Is it big?"

33. Essentials of good speech : pitch, 1 (13:25)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Discusses pitch as an aspect of voice production, and how it refers to the degree of highness or lowness of sound. Emphasizes pitch as a "part" which will be applied to "wholes." Presents a child's first lesson at the "Presentation Stage" of pitch, in which touch variations are introduced and explained.

34. Essentials of good speech : pitch, 4 (12:13)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Presents a pupil working at the "Imitation Stage" on pitch. Shows the pupil developing high vowels (ä) and (ē) from one naturally high vowel, (ü). Depicts a pupil being taught to sustain high vowels in moving in continuous voice from (ü) to (ä) and (ē).

35. Evening care (07:08)

Date:
1943
Summary:
Stresses that the obligation of each hospital corpsman in the Navy is to be cheerful and make each patient comfortable. Demonstrates an alcohol rub which will prevent pressure sores.

36. Gait and musculoskeletal disorders (34:15)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Illustrates abnormalities in gait caused by pain, structural defects and deformities, neuromuscular disorders, and a combination of these causes. Details technical symptoms of the gait and posture resulting from poliomyelitis, spastic paralysis, hypotrolic muscular dystrophy, distonia musculora, and dislocation of the hip, indicating the results of the Trendenburg, flexion, and other tests. Presents Dr. William T. Green of Harvard Medical School providing the narration for the examples and conducting the physical examination for each case stressing that careful observation of the gait is one of the key factors in diagnosis.

37. Gases and how they combine (22:01)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Shows some properties that distinguish gases. The volume of ammonia and hydrogen chloride that combine are measured quantitatively, and simple integer volume ratios are measured for the combinations of hydrogen and chlorine. Interprets these simple integer ratios in terms of Avogadro's hypothesis.

38. Genetic investigations (56:51)

Date:
1961
Summary:
Presents some of the steps and procedures involved in conducting controlled breeding experiments and shows the results of some genetic crosses. Introduces three important areas of genetic research. Illustrates bombardment of fruit flies with X-ray and shows some of the obvious mutations produced in these fruit flies. Pictures a schematic model of the DNA molecule and presents questions concerning its structure, organization, and duplication. Uses animation to picture basic discoveries of inheritance.

39. Geography of Australia (10:01)

Date:
1950
Summary:
Describes the physical geography of Australia and some of its natural resources, such as wheat, cattle, wool, and timber. Shows how the use of these natural resources has determined the development of the nation.

40. Getting ready emotionally (11:04)

Date:
1951
Summary:
Sixth in the "Are You Ready for Service?" series. Shows the emotional stresses that must be faced in military service because of homesickness, having to take orders and responsibilities, and having to learn to kill. Advises young men to prepare for the new experiences by taking school assignments as orders, doing jobs well without arguing, taking temporary jobs away from home, and going to church.

41. Getting things done (29:48)

Date:
1961
Summary:
Do you like to live in a city? Or would you prefer to move to the suburbs and escape slums, juvenile delinquency traffic jams? Many people are moving to suburbs, and urban areas are growing until, on the east coast, there is in effect one continuous urban areas stretching from Washington, DC to Boston, Massachusetts. What can be done to reclaim the slums? How can industry be attracted back to an area it has deserted? The story of the development of the East Liberty area of Pittsburgh is told in detail, showing how effective private citizens can be if they wish. Once again other information on the solution offered by different groups and communities is made available –though much of the material in this program echoes comments and data from the previous program. But this, again, is an effective plea for the citizens’ concern for his community.

42. Geyser melodies (11:20)

Date:
1954
Summary:
Uses scenes of the geyser area of Yellowstone National Park to portray today's remnents of the earth's activities during formation. Introduces the theme that man has arrived too late to see more than this and presents the various geysers in play as the soundtrack provides an orchestral interpretation.

43. Girl Scouting returns to Japan (11:00)

Date:
1949
Summary:
Shows the revitalization of Girl Scouting in Kyoto, Japan, after World War II. Pictures the girls making straw shoes, working in paper crafts, practicing first aid, celebrating New Year's in a traditional manner, taking hikes, and playing indoor games. Acknowledges the part of Girl Scout pen-pals in strengthening international ties.

44. Give me liberty (20:57)

Date:
1941
Summary:
The scene is Virginia, 1765, just after the King's tax proclamation has been read and the legislature is in an uproar. Ensuing events lead to a protest meeting held by patriots at Richmond, at which Patrick Henry delivers his "Give me liberty" speech.

45. Giving the Rorschach test : Klopfer method (10:35)

Date:
1951
Summary:
Illustrates the procedure of administering the Rorschach ink-blot psychological test through a sample interview between a subject and an examiner. Shows the ink-blot first in its true form, then structures the pattern through animation to fit the concept as seen by the subject. Concludes with review questions concerning the administration of such a test.

46. Glaze application (46:58)

Date:
1949
Summary:
A skilled potter demonstrates the four methods of glaze application: dipping, pouring, brushing, and spraying. Specific techniques and good craftsmanship are emphasized. Proper preparation of a piece for glazing and precise finishing before firing are shown.

47. Globes : an introduction (54:03)

Date:
1963
Summary:
Pictures the globe as a model of the earth and points out the representative shape and color of land and water areas. Identifies the continents and compares their sizes and locations. Uses animation to show the character of the ocean floor. Explains the poles and scales of latitude and compares various types of globes.

48. Grassy shires (15:55)

Date:
1949
Summary:
Pictures farming in Leicestershire, England, and show the changes the war made in agriculture. Used only for cattle pasturage before, now the region produces as many cattle as before, plus a cultivated crop.

49. Gravity : the mighty pull (13:43)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Explains the basic principles of gravitational attraction that relate to the earth, and other planets, and the sun. Relates these principles to flights of rockets and artificial satellites and includes the experiments on weightlessness that is encountered by astronauts. Gives a number of practical examples from everyday life and explains the role of gravity in these situations. Concludes with three questions for children to solve.

50. Greek sculpture (22:52)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Reviews Greek history by showing pieces of sculpture from each historical period from 300 B.C. to A.D. 300 and the related architecture. Sculpture proceeded from small animals buried in tombs to large animals and then to undraped youth. Shows the various tools used by the early Greeks in sculpture. Concludes with a non-narrative viewing of various works of sculpture.

51. Gregor Piatigorsky (25:45)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Piatigorsky plays "Bourees #1 and #2" from Suite in C Major, by Bach; "Slow Movement" from Cello Sonata, by Chopin; "Masques" from Romeo and Juliet, by Prokofief; "Romance," by Anton Rubinstein; "Waltz," by Tschaikowsky; and "Introduction, Theme and Variations," by Schubert-Piatigorsky.

53. Grinding multiple-point carbide tools (19:54)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Shows how to remove blades from inserted-blade type cutter; how to off-hand grind individual teeth; how to reassemble and align cutter blades; how to circle grind; how to surface grind all tooth-relief angles; how to finish surfaces and edges by honing; and how to inspect resharpened cutters.

54. Grinding single-point carbide tools (25:42)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Shows how to prepare the wheel for grinding; how to semi-finish and finish-grind a dull tool; how to rough-grind a chipped or broken tip; how to grind a newly brazed tool; and how to grind a chip breaker.

55. Ground controlled approach (32:47)

Date:
1944
Summary:
Shows in detail how a plane is directed to landing by the ground controlled approach team. Illustrates the principles of operation of the system, and shows the members of the GCA team in action.

56. Group ways of channelizing aggression (28:58)

Date:
1958
Summary:
The methods of directing and using aggression in children are demonstrated in studies of the Americans of the continental United States, the Kwoma of New Guinea, and the Alorese of the Dutch East Indies. We move from the creation of frustration in children through the expression of aggressive responses to the various ways the aggressive responses are directed and utilized. Dr. Bullock’s narration is closely linked to dance action and original musical effects. The types of stimuli that frustrate children are explained. As each example is followed to its logical end of aggressive behavior, one can understand the hit-and-run tactics of the Kwoma, the competitive spirit of the American, and the inferior and helpless feeling of the Alorese. The battle scenes presented at the end of the Kwoma and Alorese groups throw our concept of war into a new mental perspective.

57. Grouse of the grasslands (10:39)

Date:
1950
Summary:
Shows close-ups of the grouse as found in its wild state on the prairies and open farm lands of Missouri, including its habits and natural sounds. Shows a battle between two male grouse, then a courtship. Concludes with a plea to preserve nature's creatures in their proper balance.

58. Harold and the purple crayon (08:30)

Date:
1969
Summary:
Develops through animation the story of Harold, who with his purple crayon creates a world of his own, since whatever he draws becomes real. Harold's adventures begin when he goes for a walk in the woods and draws the trees; when he is tired of the walk he draws a boat and some water and sails to an imaginary picnic, where he draws the food; and, finally when he tires of his adventuring he draws his house, his bed, the bedcovers and then hops in and goes to sleep. Based on Crockett Johnson's book by the same title.

59. High temperature research (18:24)

Date:
1963
Summary:
Describes various phases of high temperature research, giving examples of compounds being used, goals of the research, and some results to date. Discusses procedures being used, with emphasis on procedures with titanium sulfide.

60. Highball highway (11:27)

Date:
1963
Summary:
Points out the danger of a drunk driver. Uses laboratory tests to show that the ability to drive diminishes in proportion to alcohol consumption. One man's experience is presented to stress the personal misery which can result from drinking before you drive.

61. Hill Town of Guatemala (10:25)

Date:
1942
Summary:
The fascinating life of several small towns perched on the slopes of an extinct volcanic mountain. | The fascinating life of several small towns perched on the slopes of an extinct volcanic mountain.

62. History brought to life (10:01)

Date:
1950
Summary:
One in a series of twelve, one-reel films designed to present behind-the scenes activities of the motion picture industry. This film describes the breadth of research which goes into authenticating details of historical motion pictures, illustrated by scenes of the storming of the Bastille and famous volcanic eruptions. Pictures Marco Polo, Cleopatra, Thomas Edison, Louis Pasteur, Johann Strauss, and other memorable figures in characteristic settings.

63. How Britain Votes (18:21)

Date:
1952
Summary:
Shows the British system of conducting an election. Explains some of the laws governing elections, and pictures the many activities of a campaign. Shows voting day and the counting and announcing of the returns.

64. How machines help us (13:02)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Introduces basic principles of the lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, and screw, and shows common usage of each. Shows the crowbar as a lever, and shows a doorknob as an example of a wheel and axle. Pictures the raising of the flag to illustrate the use of a pulley. Shows stairs as an example of an inclined plane, pictures carpenters driving nails as wedges, and presents the operation of an auto jack as an example of a screw.

65. Howdy Doody's Christmas (08:57)

Date:
1951
Summary:
It's Christmas Eve and Santa hasn't come yet, so Buffalo Bob Smith, Howdy, and Clarabell The Clown (Bob Keeshan soon-to-be "Captain Kangaroo") decide to take the Rocket Doodle as transportation and head for the North Pole to see what's happened to Santa. When they get there they find out that "Ugly Sam" (Dayton Allen later of "The Steve Allen Show") thinks that Santa is the "Bearded Bandit" and has captured him. So, it's up to Howdy and the Crew to prove differently.

66. I never catch a cold (10:56)

Date:
1947
Summary:
Shows how George, who always boasted that he didn't catch colds, gets sick with one on the day of the big game. He finally learns his lesson.

67. Impressionism (06:52)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Describes the main characteristics of impressionism and contrasts it with the art that prevailed in the era which preceded it. Stress is placed upon impressionism's major characteristics including elimination of details and use of color to produce optical effects in which colors are mixed by the eye. Special attention is given to coloring techniques used in painting such as use of colored dots rather than solid color areas.

68. In and around Amsterdam (10:09)

Date:
1949
Summary:
Surveys the city of Amsterdam and the surrounding countryside. Shows typical sights and important buildings, residential areas, contrasting village scenes, and the shipping industry. | Surveys the city of Amsterdam and the surrounding countryside. Shows typical sights and important buildings, residential areas, contrasting village scenes, and the shipping industry.

69. In this crisis : Trenton, 1776 (21:16)

Date:
1953
Summary:
Teaching Film Custodians abridged classroom version of an episode of the DuPont sponsored Cavalcade of America television series, "In This Crisis" (season 1, episode 7), which aired December 24, 1953 on NBC-TV. This historical drama features John Honeyman, butcher and American patriot, who, pretending to be a Tory, spies on the Hessions to gain military intelligence, which informs Washington's decision to cross the Delaware and attack the Hessions in the December, 1776 battle at Trenton.

70. Inbreeding and heterosis (29:48)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Discusses the effect of various levels of inbreeding (self-fertilization, sib matings, half-sib matings, cousin marriages) upon making heterozygous genes homozygous with the consequent loss of vigor. Presents data for the increased risk of genetic defect from cousin marriage in studies of phenylketonuria, of a Japanese population and a French population. The concept and estimation of lethal equivalents are given. Shows how increases in heterozygosity increase vigor (heterosis); hybrid vigor in corn in described in detail. Lecture given by Dr. J. F. Crow.

72. Installing surface metal raceway (21:15)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Shows how to plan the job; how to use molding raceway fittings; how to install a molding raceway run to a ceiling outlet; how to install a run from a ceiling outlet to a wall switch; how to install a run from a ceiling outlet to a wall fan; and how to install a run to a floor outlet.

73. Interpreting test scores realistically (17:15)

Date:
1961
Summary:
Demonstrates use of standard error, comparison of scores with test norms in interpretation of test scores, and use of percentile bands rather than points. | Presents a lecture by Dr. Scarvia B. Anderson, who demonstrates two important principles of test interpretation--(1) any test score is only an estimate of a student's ability, and (2) percentages are meaningful only if the characteristics of the group on which norms are based are known. Golf pro Ernie Pognotta helps to show similarities in basic principles of measurement in golf and in test scores. Dr. Anderson emphasizes that meaning comes from comparison in interpreting test scores.

74. Introduction to Music Reading (11:52)

Date:
1962
Summary:
Uses animation to compare written music symbols with written words and emphasizes that music is a written language with its own symbols. Introduces the five-line staff and the G clef as the basic structures upon which music is written. Shows how to develop pitch memory, introduces a basic rhythmic and tonal vocabulary, and combines these vocabularies into songs.

75. Ionization and ionic equilibrium (16:09)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Uses animation and laboratory demonstrations to explain the formation of ions in ionization and the effects ions produce. Presents hydrochloric acid as a typical electrolyte that ionizes in water permitting the solution to conduct an electric current. The polarity of the water molecule is illustrated and valance, electrovalance, and the effect of ionization on the boiling and freezing points of solutions are explained.

76. It's wonderful being a girl (20:06)

Date:
1966
Summary:
This older film is directed to young girls. Using diagrams, it helps them learn about menstruation and gives them a healthy understanding of the physical and emotional changes that occur in growing up.

77. Jack Visits Costa Rica (10:28)

Date:
1947
Summary:
Tells the story of a boy's trip to visit friends in Costa Rica. He lives in the home of an upper-class Costa Rican family, sharing their life and activities. He goes to see the public schools, the city market, native animals in the zoo, and the large plantations. Emphasizes the similarities and differences between life in Costa Rica and the United States.

78. Joining and gluing (14:30)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Explains the principles and demonstrates procedures and materials for joining and gluing wood, emphasizing the mortise-and-tenon and edge-to-edge joints. Shows procedures for application of glue and the use of clamping tools in gluing.

79. Journey to Kunming (28:54)

Date:
1949
Summary:
Shows the economic life and activities of the people in the Kunming area of Yunnan Province, at the end of the Burma Road. Pictures agriculture, transportation, conditions of life, and the methods of labor and industry of the people in this congested area. Contrasts the lot of the worker and peasant, who uses outmoded methods and gains a pitiful living, with the life of the people in the cosmopolitan center of Kunming.

80. Juan y su burrito (10:40)

Date:
1960
Summary:
A story about a Mexican boy and his donkey is used in depicting the characteristics of rural life in Mexico and in emphasizing the importance of helping others. Educational collaborator, William G. Brink.

81. Juarez (29:51)

Date:
1939
Summary:
Teaching Film Custodians classroom film of excerpts from the 1939 Warner Bros., feature film, "Juarez". Dramatizes the struggle of Benito Juarez to maintain independence and republicanism in Mexico from 1863 to 1867. Focuses on the Juaristas' resistance to French-supported Emperor Maximilian. Records that, with the end of the Civil War, the United States government warned Napoleon to withdraw his troops from Mexico. Shows Maximilian gambling on a victory by the loyalist Mexican troops over the Republican Army, failing, and being executed.

82. Labor and childbirth (16:05)

Date:
1951
Summary:
A young couple expects their first child. Shows onset of labor, the trip to the hospital, call to doctor, admission to maternity ward, routine preparations for delivery including instructions to mother, and normal birth of child. Stresses the assumption that fear stems from lack of knowledge.

83. Locating and repairing leaks (17:04)

Date:
1947
Summary:
Shows how to use the gage manifold in building leak-testing pressures in a domestic refrigerator; how to test for sulphur dioxide and methyl chloride leaks; how to use the halide torch to locate freon leaks; and how to repair several types of leaks.

84. Major area of speech : consonant (SH)-4 (27:34)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Demonstrates teaching devices which can be employed to help the deaf pupil with step 1 of learning to pronounce the SH sound: three devices for tongue blunting, one device for keeping the tongue tip placement centered during blunting, and three devices for maintaining a high wide tongue during blunting.

85. Major area of speech : consonant : (SH)-3, part 3 (09:23)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Stresses the practice of the learned skill, proper tongue blunting, as a first step in learning "SH". Shows the pupil, now correct approximatley 75% of the time, being given a homework assignment, with his parents evaluating his practice.

86. Major area of speech : consonant : (SH)-7 (14:20)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Sets forth the incorporation of "SH" into words. Takes five nuclei words through Face A of the speech model. Demonstrates work on the first word, "she," from "Presentation, Imitation, and Production Stages" including carry-over devices and no-error level of practice. Uses one teaching device to review "SH" in isolation as well as one GLGSP in the language area.

87. Major area of speech : consonant : SH 10 (09:55)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Focuses on "CH" and "J" at Face C of the speech model through the GLGSP in classroom situations as the sounds arise incidentally in words. Shows the pupil working at the "Production Stage" of "CH" and the "Presentation Stage" of "J". Concludes the learning session, which began at Face A when the pupil started the in-depth work on "SH" as a single sound.

88. Major area of speech : consonant : SH 8 (10:48)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Works on the second nucleus word, "show", on Face A of the speech model through the "Production Stage". Shows evaluation and practice on all five nuclei words at the no-error level of practice at the "Production Stage" of Face A. Includes one GLGSP expanding language.

89. Major area of speech : consonant : SH 9 (08:53)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Presents the teacher collecting evidence of correct automatic production of all five nuclei words in general speech situations. Transfers skills learned on Face A to all words containing "SH" at Face B of the speech model. Follows the pupil as he progresses to Face C of the speech model, generalizing skills from Face A and B to analogous areas of speech, in this case the correct pronunciation of "ZH", "CH", and "J". Shows the pupil working at the "Presentation Stage" of Face C for "ZH" through the GLGSP.

90. Major area of speech : words : you're welcome 1 (11:16)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Assesses the automatic and conscious production of a phrase. Depicts a teacher using the synthetic approach to begin a correction of the "whole" word, "welcome". Observes the child moving from "Presentation Stage" to "Imitation Stage" of Face A of the speech model. Examines the ability of the pupil to discriminate the difference in accent between her production (wel kum) and the correct accent (wel km). Shows the teacher using a discriminating activity, interweaving touch, vision, and auditory discrimination.

91. Major area of speech : words : you're welcome 2 (10:56)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Continues synthetic practice of the "whole" word, "welcome", narrowing to analytic work on the second syllable (km). Shows the teacher shaping (km) toward correctness: weak form of the syllable, i.e., soft, short, nasal emission on (km). Then pupil works at the "Presentation and Imitation Stages" on Face A of the speech model.

92. Major area of speech : words : you're welcome 4 (10:47)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Continues to practice, as well as working on the whole phrase incidentally. Evaluates the automatic production of the entire phrase. Includes five examples of use of the General Language: General Speech Pattern unrelated to specific work on (km).

93. Major area of speech : words : you're welcome 5 (10:43)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Demonstrates the incorporation of the "part" (weak second syllable) back into the "whole", "Welcome." Depicts the teacher attempting to get proper intonation on the word through (a) shaping and (b) general practice. Presents an assessment of the automatic production of the phrase.

94. Major area of speech : words : you're welcome 6 (10:42)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Examines carry-over practice involving habituation of the correct accent and intonation of the entire phrase. Demonstrates carry-over practice given through the General Language: General Speech Pattern by the teacher in the language lesson, by other teachers in a nursery school, and by parents at home. Concludes with a pupil automatically using the phrase correctly in a general situation.

95. Major areas of speech : words : you're welcome, 3 (13:47)

Date:
1974
Summary:
Continues the shaping of the production of the element (km) to become weak. Depicts a pupil achieving a second approximation [making (km) very short], and later moving from High-Error to Low-Error to No-Error practice. Demonstrates the General Language: General Speech Pattern.

96. MDPI home movie (04:37)

Date:
2018
Summary:
Limited to a Bolex, a tripod, a light meter, and 100 feet of Kodak 16mm B&W reversal film, we captured the film digitization phase of the Media Digitization and Preservation Initiative (MDPI) at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. The film was shot in chronological order of the MDPI film digitization process and all editing was done in camera.

97. Molding with a gated pattern (11:17)

Date:
1944
Summary:
Shows what a gated pattern is and why it is used, how a match or follow board can simplify making a parting, how facing sand is prepared and used, and how and why some patterns are rapped.

98. Molding with a three part flask (34:59)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Shows how to use a deep follow board; the technique of facing, ramming, and venting a deep green sand core; how to use a cheek in a three-part flask; and the purpose and method of step-gating.

99. Mystery mammals of twilight (30:28)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Tells the life story of bats. Shows live bats and pictures a bat's voice of and oscillograph. Explains how bats navigate by echolocation or sonar. (WGBH-TV) Kinescope.

100. Northwest by air (15:16)

Date:
1944
Summary:
Shows how Canada's northwest airlines have conquered the almost impenetrable natural barriers of rivers and mountains on the Pacific coast. Reveals how air bases were built, supplied, and serviced during World War II. Shows the city of Edmonton as a gateway to the new North, to Russia, India, China, and the Orient.