16071. Talking sense : what is a good observer? (27:41)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Considers the differences between a good and a bad observer and relates these differences to talking sense. Points out that the use of conclusions based on observation of similarities alone result...

16073. Tariffs (29:43)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Seeks a point of view on the United States tariff policy through interviews with a subject expert and three opinion representatives. Explains popular misconceptions of the tariff problem and fundam...

16074. The American flag : the story of Old Glory (revised edition) (13:35)

Date:
1956
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation; Bruce Catton; Nicholas Dancy
Summary:
Traces the history of flags in the United States from the time of Columbus, through the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Enacts the Betsy Ross legend and the story of Francis Scott Key, and discusses ...

16075. The Baby Gets a Bath (29:07)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Demonstrates and discusses the techniques of bathing infants. The demonstration is preceded by an explanation of past and present practices in infant bathing and is followed by suggestions for trea...

16076. The Batting Average (29:31)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses the responsibilities of the two-party system and explains the requirements of an effective party system. Includes discussion of "batting averages" of the Presidents with regard to the bil...

16077. The chameleon (08:23)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Presents scenes of the chameleon in its normal habitat, with extreme close-ups to show the functioning of the feet, eyes, and tongue. Shows how the skin color changes in response to light and tempe...

16078. The dolphin kick (08:16)

Date:
1956
Main contributors:
Jorhal Pictures; Francis Dixon
Summary:
Slow-motion and underwater photography are used in demonstrating how swimming students emulate the motins of the dolphin as they learn the dolphin kick, the accompanying body undulations and the bu...

16079. The elements of composition (27:49)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Take melody – add harmony – rhythm – counterpoint and you have a musical composition, one element at a time. Members of the New York Woodwind Quintet return to explain and illustrate the component ...

16080. The exact small things (28:50)

Alternative title:
Quill
Date:
1956
Main contributors:
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Summary:
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...