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1. Drinking and thinking (17:19)

Date:
1985
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
A dramatization which compares responsible drinking with alcohol abuse. Intermixed with scenes from a party, a male and female participant each present facts about alcohol consumption and its effec...

2. A nickel for the movies (21:18)

Date:
1984
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
An introduction to motion picture study which tries to touch briefly on most of the issues which form the basis for contemporary film theory. Part One is a tongue-in-cheek movie scene entitled "Put...

3. Food for thought (18:41)

Date:
1980
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
A detailed look at a centralized, integrated, food service which provides 50,000 meals each day on a large university campus. Includes information about scientific control of the storage environmen...

4. Camping and recreational facilities for the handicapped (19:21)

Date:
1979
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Examines how the designers of Camp Riley, a residential camp for handicapped youths, made the out-of-doors accessible to everyone, regardless of personal mobility. Shows the camp's cabins, trails, ...

5. Camping and recreational facilities for the handicapped (20:17)

Date:
1979
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Summary:
Examines how the designers of Camp Riley, a residential camp for handicapped youths, made the out-of-doors accessible to everyone, regardless of personal mobility. Shows the camp's cabins, trails, ...

6. Camping and recreational programs for the handicapped (17:34)

Date:
1979
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Summary:
Focuses on the programming at Camp Riley, which is designed with the special needs of handicapped youths in mind. Shows the activities one would expect to see at a summer camp--swimming, hiking, cr...

7. Freshwater jellyfish (12:25)

Date:
1978
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Examines the life cycle of the freshwater jellyfish and describes its habitats, collection procedures, feeding behavior, and methods of reproduction.

8. Limestone (12:34)

Date:
1978
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Explains and simulates the formation of sedimentary rock, focusing on the importance of limestone as a natural resource. Locates limestone quarries on the map and shows how the stone is quarried in...

9. The shoemaker = El zapatero (33:14)

Date:
1978 (Creation date: 1977)
Main contributors:
Mintz, Jerome R.
Summary:
Concerns the effect of the rural exodus in Spain on the life of a poor Andalusian shoemaker. When his children leave to work in a tourist town he attempts to stay in his native village. Eventually ...

10. Booze and yous : a film created to encourage college students to make responsible decisions regar... (14:06)

Date:
1977
Main contributors:
Indiana University. School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Summary:
Features a W.C. Fields type cartoon character who gives hints for responsible drinking, clears up common misconceptions and myths about drinking, and points out possible consequences of irresponsi...

11. Development of the axolotl (08:35)

Date:
1977
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Summary:
Studies the early stages of the development of the axolotl, an aquatic salamander, with emphasis upon genetically determined characteristics. Mates two wild-type, dark axolotls, each heterozygous f...

12. The Fourwinds Marina : a case study (25:16)

Date:
1976
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Summary:
Details issues and problems of management strategy involved in the operation of a large inland lake marina, based on a written case study. Discusses management problems, such as unplanned involveme...

13. Biology : the study of life (18:15)

Date:
1975
Main contributors:
Indiana University, Bloomington. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Uses action photography of plants and animals to show that biology is more than just dissection or memorization but includes the study of life in all of its forms. Reveals that life has diversity a...

14. Land use on the flood plain (17:09)

Date:
1975 (Creation date: 1975)
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Summary:
Examines the relationship between flooding and land use. Explains that the proximity to transportation, energy, and fertile soil has often outweighed the dangers of flood, and offers dams, levies, ...

15. Inside/Out: Living with love (14:57)

Date:
1973
Main contributors:
Agency for Instructional Television
Summary:
Dorothy Smith works for the Cuyahoga County Welfare Department in Oeveland, Ohio. She works at home, for her job is to care for children who are waiting to be adopted. Although it is a foster home ...

16. This is camping! (17:19)

Date:
1972
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Gives a brief history of camping, and examines the facilities and activities available to campers. Shows that through their involvement with nature and each other, campers learn cooperation, conser...

17. New Harmony : an example and a beacon (28:22)

Date:
1971
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Traces the history and significance of New Harmony, Indiana, from its communal origins to its contemporary renaissance as an historic landmark. Explains that when the Harmonists moved from Indiana ...

18. The land along the water (10:22)

Date:
1969
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Summary:
Characterizes the land that lies along oceans and large lakes in terms of physical features and uses of the land. Points out that differences in the physical appearance of land near shorelines may ...

19. Development of the chick : extra embryonic membranes (22:52)

Date:
1967 (Creation date: 1967)
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Utilizes the living chick embryo and perspective drawings to show the early development of the amnion, chorion, yolk sac, and allantois. Examines the contractions of the amnion, as well as the fold...

20. Mountains (09:35)

Date:
1967
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Illustrates some of the characteristics of mountains, including peaks, ranges, and systems. Explains map symbols, effects of mountains on weather, and the economic importance of mountains. Includes...

21. Germs and what they do (10:54)

Date:
1966
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Summary:
Describes common microorganisms that cause disease, shows some of the helpful microorganisms, and demonstrates how good health habits provide a means of keeping germs out of the body.

22. How big? (11:18)

Date:
1965
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Develops concepts of length, area, and volume of areas and objects. Shows how these concepts are related and develops an understanding of such units of measurement as the mile and the acre.

23. Electricity. Production (14:25)

Date:
1964
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Explores many methods of producing electrical currents, from the historic discoveries of Michael Faraday to today's massive generators, from chemical conversion in wet- and dry-cell batteries to he...

24. Electricity. Static electricity (11:24)

Date:
1964
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Traces the development of man's understanding of static electricity and shows various ways it is used. Reviews basic laws of electrical charges, develops an explanation of lightning and how it can ...

25. The senses of man (18:17)

Date:
1964
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Indicates the importance of external and internal sensory receptors. Describes the general sense receptors of temperature, pressure, touch, and pain. Pictures the special senses of vision, hearing,...

26. The dairy belt (16:01)

Date:
1963
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Compares two dairy farms--one in Southeastern Wisconsin and the other in Central New York State. Shows the land use and cultural practices which reflect adaptation to such elements of the physical...

27. Electricity. Distribution (16:06)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Develops basic concepts of electrical distribution, both cross-country and within the home. Complete distribution system is explained, with demonstrations of "line loss" and the use of fuses for ov...

28. Electricity. Measurement (11:49)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Develops concepts of electrical pressure, current, and resistance, and establishes the need for the measurement of electricity. Demonstrates the measurement of electrical pressure and current flow,...

29. New England sea community (17:17)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Depicts the daily life in a seacoast town in 1845 as it is seen by Chris, a boy of thirteen, who is completing school and must choose his future occupation. Pictures the work of the town tradesmen-...

30. The fish that turned gold (16:14)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Presents the story of a goldfish from spawning until the goldfish is sold to a child. Begins at the world's largest goldfish hatchery. Introduces the main character, Goldey, developing inside a gol...

31. Crayfish anatomy (11:14)

Date:
1961
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Shows the external anatomy of a living crayfish and using a freshly anesthetized specimen points out its internal anatomy by systems. Presents its hard exoskeleton, body divisions, and the jointed...

32. Man enough for the job (25:32)

Date:
1961
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Summary:
Tells how a boy, his sister and his family find happiness when they move to a rural area and become interested in the 4-H Club. Shows how the boy progresses from total disinterest to becoming a lea...

33. The corn belt (16:56)

Date:
1961
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Shows the importance of corn as an economic commodity. Illustrates the nature of the corn belt of the United States by utilizing sixty-one widely scattered locations. Emphasizes the role of corn a...

34. Challenge of the oceans (29:51)

Date:
1960
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Summary:
A scientific study of the physical, chemical and biological aspects of the oceans. Presents current views of the character and dynamics of oceans and explains the scope, objectives, and problems of...

35. Frog anatomy (17:09)

Date:
1960
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Presents the proper methods for dissection of the frog in order to observe its anatomy. Indicates the structures which can be observed by opening the mouth. Depicts proper incisions to make in orde...

36. Long journey west, 1820 (15:30)

Date:
1960
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Pictures the highlights of a 78-day trip from New England to the Midwest in the 1820's, including travel over mud roads, corduroy roads, and turnpikes, as recorded in a 12-year-old boy's diary. Inc...

37. Community health is up to you (17:47)

Date:
1959
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Summary:
The responsibility of the individual citizen for making sure his community's health facilities are adequate and the value of the community health council are shown.

38. The delinquents. Part 1, A boy named Bob (25:59)

Date:
1959
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Summary:
Presents a case study of a young boy who has been sent to a correctional center for delinquents. Points out that delinquency can often be traced to lack of interest and care in the life of young pe...

39. Time (16:24)

Date:
1959
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Presents methods of determining and keeping time and the uses of time. Traces the development, adoption, and designation of time zones and demonstrates the need for an International Date Line. Cont...

40. The fraternity idea (22:31)

Date:
1958
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Pictures fraternity activities before, during, and after pledging. Emphasizes the pleasures and responsibilities of fraternity life and points out how all fraternities on a college campus cooperate...

41. A career in bacteriology (14:58)

Date:
1957
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Explains that bacteriology is an area in the field of biology concerned with microscopic forms of life. Shows by photomicrography examples of protozoa, algae, molds, yeast, and bacteria, and throu...

42. The Constitution and censorship (28:52)

Date:
1957
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Shows the relationship of the Constitution to the issue of prior restraint on freedom of expression. Presents the case of Burstyn v. Wilson challenging the constitutionality of New York State's fil...

43. Basic nature of sexual reproduction (14:29)

Date:
1956
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
High-powered microscopic shots are used to illustrate the principle that sexual reproduction in simple and complex plants and animals always involves the production and the union of gametes; exempl...

44. Better bulletin boards (13:01)

Date:
1956
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Describes various uses of the bulletin board. Shows how to locate and maintain a bulletin board for both instructional and reference purposes, describes the materials from which bulletin boards can...

45. The sound and the story (22:54)

Date:
1956
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Summary:
Describes the procedures and processes behind the production of high fidelity recordings.

46. Man on the beat (25:40)

Date:
1955
Main contributors:
Vibar TV Productions
Summary:
"Typical incidents in the daily life of a city patrolman are used in explaining the role of the police force in protecting citizens and maintaining order in the community"-- Library of Congress Nat...

47. The state beneath us (19:19)

Date:
1955
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Shows the geologic development of Indiana's present bedrock system and relates this development to its mineral resources, their distribution, and resulting industries. Describes the work and resear...

48. Characteristics of plants and animals (10:47)

Date:
1954
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Uses animation, live photography, cinephotomicrography, and time-lapse photography to illustrate and explain the characteristics of living plants and animals. Shows the hydra, paramecium, and algae...

49. Castillos en España (09:59)

Date:
1953
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Summary:
A travelogue-type film which shows some of the famous castles which gave Castille its name; includes the Alhambra, some historic monasteries, and the Gothic Cathedral of Burgos. With few exceptions...

50. Craftsmanship in clay. Decoration (10:40)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center
Summary:
Shows a skilled ceramist applying designs on several ceramic pieces prior to final firing. He uses the clay itself, a comb, a piece of burlap, or clay stamps to create textured designs. Other deco...