Educational film catalog (1936)

460-513 EDUCATIONAL Fl8v1 CATALOG Buenos dias, Carmelita— Conimued child, it is a very pleasant way of re- viewing the vocabulary needed for con- versation. A carefully developed 'Teacher's Guide' suggests the preparation required if the class is to gain the greatest degree of pleasure and profit from the picture." Committee on classroom films "An excellent film for first year college Spanish or second year high school Spanish. The narration is carefully and distinctly spoken by a native. Sound is clear and photography is very good. Story is simple and easy to follow." California "An excellent film for second-year classes in Spanish at the high-school level. It should prove very valuable also for use in junior high classes and in college classes. The film probably would be of some value also in first-year classes, especially in college. It should prove effective in foster- ing and stimulating the students' desire for additional Spanish study. Photography is adequate; sound is good." Educational screen sh Guide This Spanish speaking world. (Spanish lan- guage teaching films ser.) lOmin 16- sd-$40; rent $2 1941 BraF 460 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm,: B&H Cine Ohio This motion picture takes us on a flying trip to the Iberian Peninsula where, by maps, scenes, and commentary we trace the origin and development of the word "Spain" and the history of the Peninsula itself up to the time of the unification of the country known today as Spain. Numer- ous references are made to the language spoken by the Spaniards and how it de- veloped from Latin. We then become ac- quainted with the various types of Span- iards. Emphasis is laid on the habits of the Spaniards and the fact that these are the peoples who speak Spanish in Europe. We move to the Western Hemisphere, via the routes of explorers and discoverers who sailed from Spain in the 15th and 16th centuries. With the aid of animated maps we get a picture of the influence of old Spain on the Western Hemisphere. In the Spanish America of today, actual scenes of people—at work, at play— familiarize us with the wide variety of people and types of people whose native language is Spanish. We visit Mexico, Ar- gentina and Cuba. The animated maps make clear for us that the Spanish lan- guage is spoken in a large area of the Western Hemisphere. Spanish is not a difficult language to learn. The narrator suggests that we begin now by singing the Spanish-language folk song "La Palo- ma." Tlie words appear on the screen, the music is played, and the voice from the screen urges the audience to follow the words on the screen. (Words appear in English and Spanish) "This interesting film gives the student a background that will help to develop an interest and create a better understanding of the Spanish Speaking World. Its presen- tation complies with modern pedagogical principles in teaching a foreign language. If shown a few times the children would have no difficulty learning the song. Use for all Spanish classes—especially begin- ners. Guidance in junior high school to develop interest in subject groups inter- ested in Pan Americanism." Committee on classroom films Guide 500 SCIENCE 506 Scientific institutions Smithsonian institute. (Washington parade ser.) lOmin 16-sd-rent $5 TFC 506 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: Geo Ohio Wis YMCA A Columbia pictures corporation 1940 production. Available only to schools. Rental is for minimum of 2 weeks "An inspection tour of the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C. showing the exhibits of varying interests. A very in- teresting and educational film. Should have a number of uses." California Jh-sh-trade-adult 507 Research On to Jupiter. 20min 16-sd-loan 35-sd-nf- loan GM 507 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: Tenn YMCA "In a panorama of achievement and prophesy, the Watts and Pasteurs of yes- terday, the Edisons and Marconis of the present age and the unknown Genii of the future march past the recording eye of the camera as this film unrolls its chronicle of progress. It unveils amazing products of today's laboratories—new things and new methods which may be used to enrich our lives, broaden our horizons. It even goes further as it tears aside the veil of time that hides the future from our eyes and reveals the magnificent heritage that sci- ence holds in store for us." YMCA jh-sh-c-adult Science in business. 20min 16-sd-loan 1940 GM 507 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: Ohio A March of Time production The unfaltering progress of modern in- dustrial civilization is assured by con- tinuous research, and in this motion picture we see how science enters the field of distribution through investigation of the needs and desires of the consumer. Dr Irving Langmuir performs experiments with oil films on water in the General Electric laboratory. The Dean of the Harvard school of business research tells of advances in the field, and Henry Weaver discloses the methods employed by General Motors Customer research. The Gallup and For- tune cross-section surveys are explained, as is the copy-testing technique of the Advertising research foundation jh-sh 513 Geometry Geometry in action. (Geometry brought to life ser.) lOmin 16-sd-$30; rent $1.50 1940 Bald Eagle 513 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM 16mm: Geo IdP Ind Ohio TexVE Wis Geometry is ever with us. It Is thou- sands of years old, yet ever modern. A train going along tracks. It plays a vital part in our daily life. Let us consider transportation for example. The tracks. The circles of the wheels and the parallel lines of the rails are called to our atten- tion. Motor vehicles over modern high- ways that are built according to geometric principles. The long stretches of straight highway are joined together by gradual si - silent; sd - sound; f - inflammable; nf - safety: p - primary; el - elementary; jli - junior liigh; sh - senior high; c - college: trade - trade schools 64