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ALPHABETICAL TITLE LIST HEAT— BLACKSMITH OF THE EARTH. NET 1956 30min sd b&w (Discovery II ser) rent $4.75 , ,^ . el-Jh-sh Produced by WGBH „ i,:„i. Discusses volcanism and the rocks which result from heat. , Explains the formation of igneous rocks and how to identify them. Demonstrates volcanism with a miniature volcano "^In OUR^AT-foN'S ROOTS (26 films) HELP FOR YOUNG HEARTS. AmHeart 1958 liVzmin sd b&w $30, free-loan ad Shows how vocational counseling helps a teen-age girl with rheumatic heart disease to preparl for a job suited^ to her abilities; explains the importance of medical prophylaxis in preventing recurrent attacks of rheumatic ^^^^"^ LC card Fi A 59-148 ^ ^^ „ .^ EFLA evaluation card No. 3740 HELPERS IN OUR COMMUNITY. Coronet 1958 llmin sd b&w $60. color $110 p Guide A young girl, her classmates, and their teacher talk about the different kinds of helpers in their community. Shows the street repairman, the doctor, the st9rekeeper,. the bus driver, and others, describing, the important work that they do and explaining how they work together to make the community a good place in which to live ^^^^ LC card Fi A 58-3362 HENRY STEELE COIVIMAGER— l-V In. HERITAGE V (5 films) HERBERT HOOVER. EBF 1958 55min sd b&w (Wisdom ser) $300, rent $15 Jii-sh-c-ad Guide Produced by NBC tt .4. ^ a^. ♦«„ The former president of the United States discusses his career and views on public affairs. He also discusses the problems of government in connection with the work of the Hoover Commission _ , ^„ ^h«« LC card Fi A 58-1130 UPRP AND NOW In OUR ISIATION'S ROOTS (26 films) HERE AND THERE WITH FFA. Venard 1958 20min sd color free -loan Jh-sh-c-ad Sponsored by New Idea Farm Equipment Co A parade of outstanding accomplishments of Future Farmers of America boys in manystates . . . with an introduction by Dr W.T. Spanton, National Advisor for FFA . . .and highlights of National FFA Convention at Kansas City HERITAGE I (9 films). NET 1956 ea 30min sd b&w rent ea $4.75 Jh-sh-c-ad Produced by WQED Titles are: ROBERT FROST — I. Robert Frost discusses with a group of high school students and adults how and why he writes poetry. Illustrates his points with readings of his own poems including "The pasture ' .and "Stopping by woods on a snowy evening' ROBERT FROST — II. Robert Frost explains the fundamental meanings of poetry. Reads with explanatory comments "The runaway," "A peck of gold," "West-running brook," "Birches," and other poems ROBERT FROST — ^m. Robert Frost discusses what the reader gets from poetry, what ithe poets favorite subjects are, what the components of poetry are, and what the confusions of modern civilization have done to teen-agers ROBERT FROST — IV. Robert Frost presents What brings him happiness in life, what he does for entertainment and what it means to write a poem. Reads and interprets from "The gift outright." "The road not taken." and "Mending wall" ROBERT FROST— V. Robert Frost explains why poetry should have meaning and what the meaning should be. Illustrates by reading from his poems. "Stopping by woods on a snowy evening," "Never again would birds' eong be the same," "October morn," and others ROBERT FROST— VI. Robert Frost discusses ithemes in poetry and his basic philosophy of writing. Emphasizes the idea that we learn to think metaphorically because of poetry ROBERT FROSTVII. Robert Frost speaks informally with a group of friends about poetry, authors, and publishing. He discusses his philosophy of poetry and his ideas on religion, loyalty, world affairs, love, and science ROBERT FROSTVIII. Robert Frost speaks informally with a group of friends about teaching poetry, the purposes of education, his philosophy of life, and his reasons for becoming a poet. He contemplates the world, criticizes it, but always with understanding ROBERT FROST— IX. Robert Frost and Dr Jonas Salk compare and discuss science and poetry. They consider the purposes and meaning of life and the satisfaction in both fields of fulfillment HERITAGE II (6 films). NET 1956 ea 30min sd ib&w rent ea $4.75 c-ad Produced by WQED Titles are: 1. SCIENTIST AND HIS WORK. Dr Ha/rold Urey discusses his research leading to 'the discovery of heavy hydrogen. Describes the line of reasoning and experimentation carried on prior to his discovery of heavy hydrogen and the use of the spectroscope in confirming the discovery 2. CURRENT WORK OF THE RESEARCH SCIENTIST. Dr Harold Urey discusses his theory of the formation of the solar system. He describes his years of working on the problem of the age of the earth and moon. Uses photographs of the moon to point out features of the moon and his belief concerning the age of the moon 3. PROGRESS OF SCIENCE. Dr Harold Urey describes the advancement of civilization as a result of scientific discoveries. He points out the impact of science on humanity, the importance of ethics in science, and the significance of seemingly "impractical" scientific investigation 4. EVALUATION OF SCIENCE. Dr Harold Urey traces ithe development of science and its interrelationship with society since the time of Copernicus. Relates scientific thinking to philosophical, political, and religious areas. He discusses the revolutionary change in the ideas of today due to radical discoveries by scientists 5. RESPONSIBILITIES OP THE SCIENTIST. Dr Harold Urey discusses the responsibilities of the scientist to science, to the world, and to himself in relation to his discoveries. He is joined by guests and ithey speak of the moral responsibility of the scientist with regard to potentially dangerous work 6. SCIENTIFIC TRAINING. Continuing from the preceding program, "The 'responsibilities of the scientist," Dr Urey discusses the ingredients that go into the making of a good scientist. He describes the training the prospective scientist should undergo HERITAGE III (4 films). NET 1956 ea 30min sd b&w rent ea $4.75 sh-c-ad Produced by WQED Titles are: CLINTON GOLDEN— I. Mr Golden reviews the historical development of worker organizations, the role of labor unions in society, and the general structure of union organizations. The concern of labor for sound social institutions and labor's new constructive efforts are examined and evaluated 33