Anatomy of a Teenage Engagement (Second Edition of the Meaning of Engagement)

Anatomy of a Teenage Engagement (Second Edition of the Meaning of Engagement) 1970

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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.

1970

Molds and How They Grow

Molds and How They Grow 1969

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In this educational film, laboratory demonstrations show the effects of moisture and temperature on the growth of molds. Photomicrography reveals the structure of molds: hyphae, mycelium, spore balls, spores. Beginning with spores on a rice culture, time-lapse photography shows the formation of a new colony.

1969

Zoo Babies (Observing Things About Us)

Zoo Babies (Observing Things About Us) 1955

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Answers questions about zoo animals and their offspring. Shows physical characteristics and habits of baby monkeys, gnus, kudus, lions, peacocks, alligators and bears.

1955

Life in a Pond

Life in a Pond 1949

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This educational film shows the development and interdependence of organisms in a pond.

1949

The Barn Swallow

The Barn Swallow 1968

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To show the habitat, life cycle and typical activities of the Barn Swallow.

1968

Planning for Success

Planning for Success 1950

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Nearly everyone knows that if you want to succeed, you have to plan. For everyone else, Coronet has made a film: PLANNING FOR SUCCESS. Here's how to do it. You can do it!

1950

Aptitudes and Occupations (Second Edition)

Aptitudes and Occupations (Second Edition) 1964

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Explains how scholastic achievement, aptitude and interest tests can help students select a satisfying occupation. Individual counseling coupled with consideration of grades and extracurricular activities are stressed as necessary adjuncts.

1964

Are You Popular?

Are You Popular? 1947

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The issue of popularity, specifically amongst the high school set, is dramatized.

1947

Exercise and Health

Exercise and Health 1949

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Three problem-plagued teens are shown how to solve their physical and emotional problems by joining the Acrobatics Club and learning teamwork and "the right kind of exercise."

1949

Geometry and You

Geometry and You 1948

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Shows how Jim and Bob use protractor and ruler to study such figures as rectangles, triangles and circles, and such principles as congruence, similarity and symmetry, in constructing a model porch.

1948

Measurement of Electricity

Measurement of Electricity 1949

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This educational film from the 1940s teaches the fundamental definitions of, and the physical concepts involved in, volt, ampere, ohm and watt.

1949

Money: How Its Value Changes

Money: How Its Value Changes 1971

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This educational film from the 1970s explains how changes in the value of a dollar are related to concepts such as cost of living, recession, depression, supply, demand and inflation.

1971

Soil: What It Is and What It Does

Soil: What It Is and What It Does 1966

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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.

1966

Inheriting Your Physical Traits

Inheriting Your Physical Traits 1970

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This educational film from 1970 traces the inheritance of traits such as sex, eye color, height, and weight, showing the role of chromosomes and genes in determining their development.

1970

North America: Its Rivers

North America: Its Rivers 1971

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Explores the distinctive features of the major rivers of the continent, and discusses their contributions to the farming, recreation, transportation and hydroelectric power of North America.

1971

Mozart and His Music

Mozart and His Music 1954

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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.

1954

Mammals and Their Characteristics

Mammals and Their Characteristics 1966

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Points out that mammals, including the anteater and seal, have hair and nurse their young. Shows representative members of mammalian groups - carnivores, rodents, ungulates, marsupials and primates.

1966

Pioneer Living: 'The Home'

Pioneer Living: 'The Home' 1970

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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.

1970