Simple Machines – The Inclined Plane Family (1960)
Explains principle of an inclined plane and concept of work in terms of force and distance. Describes other inclined planes including wedge and screw.
Explains principle of an inclined plane and concept of work in terms of force and distance. Describes other inclined planes including wedge and screw.
a research project from Duke Univ showing different states of mating of siamese fighting fish.
Uses live action and animation to show how alcohol can distort the preception of an individual to such a point that he is overly optimistic in driving situations.
Presents a special Smokey Bear animated cartoon featurette which combines several of the Smokey Bear 1-minute animated spots.
Uses animation to show how the trachea, bronchi and lungs function and how they are affected by smoking. Points out that although bronchitis and emphysema are thought of as ‘old folks’ diseases, they are striking the younger population. Emphasizes health hazards in smoking. Shows that bronchitis and emphysema are increasing among young people. Animation photography [...]
Animated. Attempts to prevent accidental poisoning which continues to be a major hazard to the pre-school and primary grade-level child. Speaks directly to children of this age in language they can understand and enjoy as Sniffy and his young friend give
Uses animation to demonstrate that the yearly seasonal cycle is caused by the cyclical change in the tilt of the earth’s axis relative to the sun. Explains temperature changes and seasonal differences between the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Compares John Glenn’s Friendship Seven with Columbus’s journey. Awesome footage and dialog. A thought provoking film which raises questions in both science and social studies. What are the values of space research? How does itrelate to world problems? How will new knowledge change your life?The theme is brought to life through a superbly documented historicevent: [...]
Uses live action and graphic techniques to explain weather in terms of its three basic elements–heat, air and water–showing the part each plays in making different kinds of weather and explaining how moving air masses cause weather changes.