Shows the adaptations of several birds which enable them to obtain food, fly, swim, and live efficiently in certain habitats. Examines the differences in bills adapted for spearing fish, breaking seeds, tearing prey, or chipping wood. Demonstrates the various toe arrangements adapted by perching, climbing, ground, swimming, and wading birds.
Explains that different kinds of soil are mixtures of sand, clay, and humus; tells how the weathering of rocks helps make soil; includes simple experiments to show the kind of soil in which different plants grow well.
Presents an inductive experience in reading readiness. Shows a young boy as he interprets the meanings of various road signs during a long automobile trip.
Presents the history of the U S from the inauguration of Franklin D Roosevelt to the eve of World War II, including the Great Depression and New Deal legislation designed to overcome it. Emphasizes events that had lasting effects on the nation, such as the Tennessee Valley Authority, the strengthening of organized labor and the growing power of the Federal government.. Continues the story of 20th century America from the inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the eve of World War II. Footage shows the Great Depression, strengthening of organized labor, Social Security Act and growing powers of the federal government.
Studies Abraham Lincoln in relation to the historical period in which he lived. Analyzes his historical contributions and shows the Kentucky hills, Indiana backwoods and Illinois prairie country where he traveled.
The film tells the story of Bill, a young boy who discovers a worn and damaged book about the American Revolution in a secondhand bookshop and buys it for 25 cents. Through his experience, the film explores the lifecycle of a book, from creation to wear and tear, and the importance of proper care and repair. Bill, with the help of his schoolmates and Miss Walker, the librarian, learns how to mend torn pages, remove stains, and protect the book with a new cover and dust jacket. The film emphasizes the collective effort required to create a book and educates on how to extend its life through careful handling and repair, conveying a message of respect and stewardship for books.
The film "Basic Court Procedures" explains the workings of the American legal system through a play written and performed by a group of students. It starts with a discussion among the characters about a fictional case involving a person named Lefty James accused of robbing a bank. The characters, playing various roles in the court, illustrate how a trial proceeds, from selecting a jury to presenting evidence and witness testimonies. The film covers direct and circumstantial evidence, the roles of different court officials, and the importance of proper legal procedures to ensure justice. It demonstrates the processes of objection, cross-examination, and the concept of appealing a verdict. Through the narrative, the film educates viewers on the fundamental principles of the court system, emphasizing the court's role in upholding justice and individual rights in a democratic society.
Depicts life in a medieval town from the point of view of a young serf. Explains the influence of trade and the role of the merchant and craft guilds in the rise of towns in Europe
The Gold Rush, Phoenicia as a sea power, political change in Africa, and the Panama Canal are some of the topics considered in showing how different kinds of maps can be used to gain insights into events and patterns of history.
Observes a newly engaged couple as they wrestle with the fears and doubts nurtured by socio-economic differences, family pressures, immaturity, and ambivalent desires. Listens to their secret thoughts and wishes as each tries to cope with the anxiety and frustration-filled situations. States a position for an engagement, long enough to resolve second thoughts and to get to know one another and themselves.
Presents a geographic overview of the Rocky Mountain region. Discusses the significant role that this region of natural resources has played in the development of the continent
Jimmy learns to appreciate his parents when a hand puppet dressed as a jester visits him up in the middle of the night and renders him invisible.
Uses animation and live action photography to describe good food chains, almost all depending ultimately on green plants, and relates these food chains to the larger concepts of the oxygen-carbon dioxide and the nitrogen cycles, and to the unending pattern of life, growth, and decay which is known as the food cycle.
Tells the story of the fierce battle of survival waged by plant life, animals and human beings on the desert. Shows where the desert areas of the world are located and why they are barren wastelands.
Shows the complete process of sense perception, from physical or chemical stimulus, to its conversion into a nerve impulse, its transmission to the brain and its perception there.
Scott, a high school dropout, has no diploma, no job, no future and finally no girl. He is faced with the decision of continuing his education or continuing a life without hope or meaning.
The film discusses the various uses of land for producing food, clothing, and shelter. It explains how different types of land are cultivated for growing crops, raising livestock, and sourcing raw materials for clothing like cotton, wool, and leather. The film also covers the extraction of resources for building materials, such as lumber, clay, stone, and iron ore. Additionally, it touches on the production of plastics and synthetic materials from minerals. The film emphasizes the importance of making wise decisions in land use, balancing agricultural, industrial, and recreational needs, and the necessity of conserving land for its natural beauty and environmental value.
Mozart's life and music are described against a background of the 18th century and of the European cities which influenced his career. Stresses the classic character of his compositions.
Reviews holidays that have come to America from origins all over the world. Shows the many different holidays celebrated by Americans, including Mexican and Puerto Rican Christmas celebrations.
Shows how a pioneer family of the early 1800's selected a site, built a log cabin, cooked, made soap and candles and did other household tasks.
