15281. Sedimentation (29:23)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Dr Harbaugh's guest is Dr. Stanley Davis, assistant professor of geology at Stanford University. A graduate of the University of Nevada with a M.S. from the University of Kansas and a Ph.D. from Ya...

15282. Seismology (29:46)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Father Linehan uses charts and diagrams to explain the interior structure of the Earth and the transmission of Earth waves through the various layers of the Earth. Dr. Gould emphasizes two facts: (...

15284. Self-defense (29:32)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Explains different ways sea creatures defend themselves against enemies and how the balance between attack and defense among marine animals maintains the overall balance of nature. Uses underwater ...

15285. Self-governing prisons (29:33)

Date:
1959
Summary:
In this program, criminologist Joseph D. Lohman explains that the failure of the American prison system is due to attempts to induce reform through external processes of security, harsh discipline ...

15286. Sex determination I (29:50)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Discusses the role of heredity and environment in determining the sex of various organisms. Indicates that in some organisms it is the environment in which a given genotype functions that determin...

15287. Sex determination II (29:34)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Portrays sex as a polygenic trait which may be considered to be determined by the balance of genes on different chromosomes. This view is substantiated by the work of R. Goldschmidt on the gypsy mo...

15288. Sex is a Part of Life (29:33)

Date:
1959
Summary:
The social and emotional effects of growing up are explained by Dr. Maria Piers. She discusses what is "normal" sexual development and one's feelings about one's role as a man or woman.

15289. Shapes, Colors, and Figures (29:37)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Miss Pearson presents interesting shapes, colors, and figures as abstract things -- a visual sensation of musical sounds. She shows how to look at pictures and real things as shapes.

15290. Shifting Loyalties (29:36)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Dr. Maria Piers discusses changing friendship patterns, the best friend, why children are fickle with friends and friends of all ages.

15291. Shoes and Smiths (15:05)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Bash Kennett visits with a blacksmith and watches him prepare and fit horse shoes. She describes the days when the smith’s shop was the busiest place in town and tells of the interdependence of the...

15292. Should We Stress Security? (29:36)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Host Lee Wilcox speaks with Dr. Maria Piers about security for children and overprotection. Features a "Peanuts" cartoon by Charles Schultz.

15293. Silk screen Painting (29:38)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Demonstrates the basic materials and techniques of silk screen printing. Shows how to make a silk screen frame. Explains how designs are made with crayon and stencils. Illustrates the printing proc...

15294. Solar System, the Giant Planets (29:43)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Discusses the four planets largest of the solar system: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Uses charts, models, mechanical devices, and photographs to explain their physical properties, appeara...

15295. Sonata-form : development, link to recapitulation (29:31)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Analyzes the recapitulation section of sonata form and explains the use of the coda to draw the many themes together for the close. Continues the illustration with the Beethoven Eroica movement. ...

15296. Sonata-form : recapitulation and coda (29:40)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Still with the Beethoven Eroica movement as an example, the Recapitulation of sonata=form is shown to be a more or less exact representation of the Exposition, with the one basic difference that th...

15297. Songs of America (15:44)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Accompanying herself on the guitar, Bash sings songs of American life. She shows how music was a part of work, worship, love and fun. Her selections include “Aunt Rhody,” “Frog Went a Courtin,” “Fi...

15298. Sound recording for motion pictures (09:21)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Portrays the work of the motion picture soundman in arranging the set and recording acceptable sync-sound on location. Contrasts the features that make a sound studio ideal for recording to the pro...

15299. Spiritual life in prisons (29:35)

Date:
1959
Summary:
In this program, Reverend Jones and criminologist Joseph D. Lohman discuss the special problems of fostering spiritual life under the adverse conditions of imprisonment. Reverend Jones emphasizes t...

15300. Stability and control (29:50)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Even before the improved lift devices were designed, the stability and control problems had to be solved and further improvements incorporated into the original systems. Dr. Lippisch illustrates ho...