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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.
Jan 1954
Phil, a student who recently transferred into his high school, keeps to himself a lot, spending time in his basement building radios and record players. His dad notices that he has no friends, and tells him that, like the electronic parts he assembles, "you have to fit in with all hte other parts." Realizing that the reason he has no friends is because he's not one of the "crowd," Phil studies the most popular kids at school, in order to see what traits they admire most, so he can be like them and fit in.
Aug 1947
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.
Jan 1969
Tom Thumb ends up in the court of King Arthur.
Nov 1963
A strange thing happens at the shoe shop of a poor but kindhearted old couple. They prepare the skins for their shoes and go to bed, and the next morning, the shoes are ready. One night, while the old couple was waiting for the shoes to be ready, a group of little children came singing to them.
Jan 1960
Dick York plays a high-school track star whose running lags because of his lack of sleep.
Jan 1949
Dating Do's and Don'ts is a 1949 instructional film designed for American high schools, to teach teens basic dating skills.
Nov 1949
This educational film from the 1950s instructs viewers how to prepare for a class report.
Jan 1953
An educational film about the life cycles of various types of pond life.
Jan 1981
This short featuring "Mr. Bungle", a puppet, instructs children on how to best behave in a lunchroom situation.
Aug 1960
Describes the Quakers' struggle for religious freedom and the founding of the Pennsylvania colony, under the leadership of William Penn. Describes the colony's belief in freedom of speech and religion, and in the equality of all. Explains why Pennsylvania prospered.
Jan 1982
In this educational short film, tips are given on proper nourishment.
May 1951
An Educational Film From 1985 By Centron.
Oct 1985
An educational film that introduces children to the various elements of weather using the letters of the alphabet. Each letter represents a weather-related concept, such as air, clouds, temperature, and storms, providing a fun and engaging way to learn about the atmosphere and its changes. The film highlights the importance of weather in daily life and the roles of meteorologists in predicting it
Jan 1991
The film features a character named Wesley, who is training to become an agent with the Weather Bureau of Investigation (WBI). Throughout the film, Wesley experiences various weather phenomena, including hurricanes, thunderstorms, and tornadoes. He learns about the formation and characteristics of these storms, including how hurricanes develop over warm ocean waters and how tornadoes form within thunderstorms. The film emphasizes the importance of understanding weather patterns and staying safe during severe weather events.
Jan 1992
Two eighth graders doing an assembly on cleanliness and neatness seek underclassmen. A look into Don and Mildred's hygienic endeavors.
Aug 1956
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.
Jan 1966
Chuck, a young loner, is invited by a neighbor to a dinner party, but turns it down. He finds himself visited by "Chuck of the future"--himself at age 21. "Chuck of the future" knows the reason the current Chuck doesn't want to go to the party--he's embarrassed over his poor table manners. "Chuck of the future" decides to give "Chuck of the present" some tips on proper table etiquette.
Young Jeff learns the error of his ways.
Dec 1950
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
Jan 1965