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401. What tones are (29:03)

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Psychology one
Date:
1957
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Examines tones and noise as auditory stimuli. The episode compares the physical properties of sound with the psychological perceptions of pitch and loudness. It also describes the ear's sensitivity...

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

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More honorable than gold; Yesterday's worlds
Date:
1957
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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, i...

403. IHSAA 1956 track and field meet (37:48)

Date:
1956
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Presents all the trials and events of the 1956 state track and field meet. Portrays the individual performers in action and the awarding of medals and the trophy by the Board of Control and the Co...

404. Music for young people. The string quartet and its music (28:50)

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String quartet and its music; Story of the string quartet; Music for young people
Date:
1956
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This episode explores the history of string quartet literature, accompanied by paintings from the same periods as the featured music. Performances by the Juilliard String Quartet illustrate the dev...

405. Proud years (28:08)

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Still going places: active ma...
Date:
1956
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Shows in detail practical steps that can be taken to help old people lead active, useful lives; explores the day-to-day problems that accompany old age; and discusses the problems that spring from ...

406. The exact small things (28:50)

Alternative title:
Quill
Date:
1956
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Stresses the importance of knowing and using precise terminology so that concepts can be introduced to others who have not known them before. Points out the dangers of vague generalities in writing...

407. The Lifetime of the Soviet Man (28:11)

Date:
1956
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Presents a highly condensed version of Russian history since the eve of World War I through the eyes of the "average Ivan" who has lived through this period. Discusses the initial period of capita...

408. The months before birth. [The birth of the baby] (29:19)

Alternative title:
Birth of the baby; Months before birth
Date:
1956
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Explains the stages of labor, distinguishing between false and real labor, and uses charts to show the position and development of a full-term baby. The episode follows an expectant mother from her...

409. The months before birth. [The last months of pregnancy] (29:11)

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Last months of pregnancy; Months before birth
Date:
1956
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Reviews fetal development during the later months of pregnancy, including physical characteristics of a seven-month-old fetus and definitions of premature and full-term birth. It provides guidance ...