7501. Asi Fue (So It Went) (56:42)

Date:
1986
Main contributors:
Strout, Toby (Writer, Producer); Schwibs, Susanne (script); Sumpter, Wally (Director); Arnove, Robert (Producer); Michael Luhan(Producer);
Summary:
Documents the political issues and diverse views of the people of Nicaragua during the period surrounding the elections of 1984; the first elections held since the overthrow of the Somoza regime. Sampling the campaigns of seven contending political parties, several major issues surface repeatedly and dominate debate: the direction of national reconstruction, changing social roles and responsiblities (particularly of women and young people), the war with the Contras, economic conditions, the makeup of the electoral process, and the conduct of the election itself.

7502. David's case: an example (33:44)

Date:
1975
Main contributors:
Ben Strout (Photographer)
Summary:
Demonstrates the following procedural steps in reviewing problems between school officials and parents with regard to students: appointing the case conference committee, sharing information, initiation of individual educational plan, placement review, and revised program. Indicates that the appointment of the case conference committee is determined by the child's problems and shows the committee specialist sharing information pertaining to David's behavior patterns. Discusses a program that will remedy David's academic and social problems. | Intended audience: professional. Summary: Explains the five steps of the case conference procedure, and illustrates with a sample case. Accompanies Case Conference: a simulation and source book. [Summary from original catalog card.]

7503. Explorers of the nucleus : cyclotron experiment #190 (50:03)

Date:
1987
Main contributors:
Strout, Toby (Production Assistant)
Summary:
Examines some of the processes and people involved in nuclear physics through an experiment conducted at the renowned cyclotron facility at Indiana University, Bloomington. A team of four physicists sets out to test the validity of a commonly held theory on particle movement. Viewers get to know them and their work during the four-day experiment, sharing in their frustrations and their findings. The complex workings of the cyclotron and the intricacies of particle movement are also carefully detailed.

7504. Super-8 (28:15)

Date:
1976
Main contributors:
Strout, Ben (Director, Editor)
Summary:
Follows a variety of activities by a high school filmmaking class involved in creating super 8mm motion pictures. Shows students participating in the following processes: scratching images directly on film, storyboarding and scripting, camera operations, basic lighting techniques, simple animation, pixillation, macrophotography, kinestasis, editing and splicing, adding sound, and critiquing finished film. Emphasizes how communication skills are enhanced by the experiences and includes samples of student productions.

7505. Japan--Answer in the Orient (59:21)

Date:
1965
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Presents an historical examination of Japan and the factors involved in the solution of her population problem. Surveys crowded, modern Japan and illustrates change by focusing on a family and by tracing Japan's history with a fast-moving blend of art prints. Deals specifically with legalized abortion and birth control meetings and documents the advantages that a balanced population provides for Japan.

7506. Soviet Union: Why Does Planning Occur? [German] (22:28)

Date:
1988
Main contributors:
National Instructional Television
Summary:
Episode 4 from the Agency for Instructional Technology series Global Geography. The program is a joint project of the National Council for Geographic Education, the Association of American Geographers, the American Geographical Society, and the National Geographic Society. Intended for grades 6-9.

7507. Japan: Why Does Trade Occur? [German] (22:24)

Date:
1988
Main contributors:
National Instructional Television
Summary:
Episode 3 from the Agency for Instructional Technology series Global Geography. The program is a joint project of the National Council for Geographic Education, the Association of American Geographers, the American Geographical Society, and the National Geographic Society. Intended for grades 6-9.

7508. All flesh is grass (29:38)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Dr. Paul Saltman, University of Southern California, lecture discussing the molecular components of photosynthesis.

7509. East Asia: Why Do People Live Where They Do? [no narration] (22:23)

Date:
1988
Main contributors:
National Instructional Television
Summary:
Episode 5 from the Agency for Instructional Technology series Global Geography. The program is a joint project of the National Council for Geographic Education, the Association of American Geographers, the American Geographical Society, and the National Geographic Society. Intended for grades 6-9.

7510. Japan: Why Does Trade Occur? [Spanish] (22:26)

Date:
1988
Main contributors:
National Instructional Television
Summary:
Episode 3 from the Agency for Instructional Technology series Global Geography. The program is a joint project of the National Council for Geographic Education, the Association of American Geographers, the American Geographical Society, and the National Geographic Society. Intended for grades 6-9.

7511. Soviet Union: Why Does Planning Occur? [Spanish] (22:31)

Date:
1988
Main contributors:
National Instructional Television
Summary:
Episode 4 from the Agency for Instructional Technology series Global Geography. The program is a joint project of the National Council for Geographic Education, the Association of American Geographers, the American Geographical Society, and the National Geographic Society. Intended for grades 6-9.

7512. The human tree players (29:48)

Date:
1976
Main contributors:
Strout, Ben (Photographer)
Summary:
A documentary on the Human Tree Players, a drama group composed of mentally challenged individuals.

7513. Otto : a study in abnormal psychology (28:25)

Date:
1975
Main contributors:
Strout, Ben (Assistant Director)
Summary:
Dramatizes an open-ended case study in abnormal behavior by portraying Otto as a middle-aged man suffering from real and imagined pressures at home and work. Explains that Otto feels overburdened and insecure in his job as senior book editor and observes him trying to relate calmly to his secretary, his assistant, and his boss. Pictures Otto at home, where his wife complains that he never listens to her and never tells her about his feelings and watches Otto suffering from insomnia and becoming increasingly withdrawn and anxious.

7514. Listen, Look, and Learn (22:37)

Date:
1974
Main contributors:
National Instructional Television
Summary:
Episode 15 of the Agency for Instructional Television Series All About You, an elementary course in health education designed for children to help them understand basic human anatomy, physiology, and psychology.

7515. Secrets in Your Cells (22:30)

Date:
1974
Main contributors:
National Instructional Television
Summary:
Episode 20 of the Agency for Instructional Television Series All About You, an elementary course in health education designed for children to help them understand basic human anatomy, physiology, and psychology.

7516. You and Your Feelings (22:58)

Date:
1974
Main contributors:
National Instructional Television
Summary:
Episode 26 of the Agency for Instructional Television Series All About You, an elementary course in health education designed for children to help them understand basic human anatomy, physiology, and psychology.

7517. What Are You Made Of? (23:05)

Date:
1974
Main contributors:
National Instructional Television
Summary:
Episode 8 of the Agency for Instructional Television Series All About You, an elementary course in health education designed for children to help them understand basic human anatomy, physiology, and psychology.

7518. Work (22:37)

Date:
1984
Main contributors:
National Instructional Television
Summary:
Episode 1 from the Agency for Instructional Television series Watch Your Language. Uses on-camera narration and a dramatic episode to teach new vocabulary and word analysis skills. In this episode Al chooses his words carefully when filling out a job application. Later, his friends help him realize that clear, concise language will be more effective during his job interview that big words and fancy phrases.

7519. Food (22:40)

Date:
1984
Main contributors:
National Instructional Television
Summary:
Episode 14 from the Agency for Instructional Television series Watch Your Language. Uses on-camera narration and a dramatic episode to teach new vocabulary and word analysis skills. In this episode the editor of the school paper rejects Carl's humorous article on menu language in favor of Beth's story about a friend's death from anorexia nervosa.

7520. Would an Example Help? (22:36)

Date:
1983
Main contributors:
National Instructional Television
Summary:
Episode 5 from the Agency for Instructional Television series In Other Words. In this television program focusing on communication skills, host Stephanie Edwards provides on-camera commentary for stories about using standard form, language, and organization in various types of writing. A nondramatic segment presents attorney Tom Mei, who explains how it helps him to check what other lawyers have done in similar situations.