Electric Eel, The (1954)

Electric Eel, The (1954)

Electric eel introduced as one of the catfish family, details of its electrical activity are given. Explains 2 types of electrial discharge, how they are …

Gateways To The Mind (1958)

Gateways To The Mind (1958)

The story of what science has learned about the human senses and how they function. Includes documentary sequences. Describes the use of the sense organs …

Nature Of Light (1948)

Nature Of Light (1948)

Demonstrates light as a form of radiant energy. Explains the principles of reflection & refraction & shows how these principles apply to the science of …

Squeak The Squirrel (1957)

Squeak The Squirrel (1957)

Shows how a gold-mantled ground squirrel at Crater Lake National Park has learned to solve problems connected with getting food. Illustrates how an animal can …

1970s teaching science in urban high schools

1970s teaching science in urban high schools

Describes the curriculum of a mobile science laboratory traveling from high school to high school in Washington, DC. Shows how the program demonstrates that science …

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Wonders of the Human Body

Wonders of the Human Body

Introduces Uncle Bob who operates a neighborhood fix-it shop where some boys bring a camera for repairs. Points out the similarities between the camera and …

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We Use Power - Science Experiments with Power (AVG-BF4738)

We Use Power - Science Experiments with Power (AVG-BF4738)

B&W, mid 1950s/mid 1960s. Uses small models to explain how power is generated to run machines. Shots of boy and girl riding bikes starting with their …