Educational film guide ()

612.8-613 EDUCATIONAL FILM GUIDE THE SPINAL CORD. Brandon 1940 30min si (Nervous system) $48, rent $4 612.8 Illustrates the complete structure and functions of the spinal cord 612.82 Brain THE BRAIN. Brandon 1940 75min si (Nervous system) $120, rent $10 612.82 c-tr Shows structure; cranial nerves; embryonic development; ventricles; fissures and convolutions; cerebral hemispheres; etc. EFFECTS OF HEMIDECORTICATION IN THE DOG. IndU 1947 llmin sd $36, rent $1.50 612.82 tr Shows the principal changes in the behavior of the dog which are produced by complete surgical removal of one of the hemispheres of the cerebral cortex. The reactions of the unaffected side of the body serve as a kind of a "control" with which to compare the reactions of the affected or paralyzed side. Localized brain surgery, illustrated in the film by diagram, shows further that the circular locomotion or rotating behavior is caused by removal of the frontal and not the occipital cortex 613 Hygiene. Posture BODY CARE AND GROOMING. McGraw 1947 20min sd (Health education text-fllm ser) apply 613 sh-c-ad Guide Develops the theme that good grooming starts with personal care and describes some recommended daily habits that can help everyone to make the most of what nature has provided. Both men and women of college age are shown demonstrating good practices in keeping skin clean and healthy; in washing, combing and brushing the hair; in trimming and manicuring the nails; and in use of the toothbrush Correlated fllmstrip of the same title is listed in the 1948 Annual Filmstrip Guide BODY DEFENSES AGAINST DISEASE. EBP 1937 llmin sd (Human biology ser) $45, rent $2.50 613 Jh-sh-c Guide Collaborator: Paul R. Cannon, University of Chicago Exposition of the three lines of defense — skin, phagocytic cells and lymphatics, and the blood, including a section on immunology. MIcrophotography of phagocytosis. Application of defense mechanism in specific cases. Action of liver and spleen. Types of anti-bodies and their effects "This is an excellent film." Collaborator Accompanying fllmstrip is listed in the 1948 Annual Filmstrip Guide CLEANLINESS AND HEALTH. Coronet 1949 lOmln sd $45; also color $90 613 el-Jh-sh-c-ad Collaborator: N. E. Bingham, School of Education, Northwestern University Thru micro-photography the existence of dangerous tiny organisms all around us is demonstrated, and the importance of cleanliness to good health is established IF IT'S HEALTH YOU'RE SEEKING. NatMot Plct 1938 30min si $50, rent $1.50 613 jh-sh-ad Deals with such* subjects as diet, fresh air and sunshine, exercise, sleep, posture, cleanliness, physical examinations, care of the teeth and eyes, vaccination and preventive inoculation "Excellent film of the story of what is necessary to keep healthy. Degree of health depends on effort of individual." Collaborator "No motion. Could be shown as well by slides. Too much material and nothing definite on anything." Collaborator LEASE ON LIFE. NatTB 1945 20min sd loan 613 el-jh-sh-c-ad Produced by Emerson Yorke Studio The story of an average American family and how they plan and act to avoid unnecessary illness The film shows the forces of prevention in action — the conflict between superstition and fact — and the combination of skilled hands and minds in disciplined medical teamwork Accompanied by a filmstrip "Design for Health," extra copies of which may be purchased for $1, and a booklet "Prevention Pays" MODERN GUIDE TO HEALTH. BIS 1947 lOmin sd $40 rent $1.25 613 el-Jh-sh-c-ad May also be purchased from Young America Films for $40 Made for the British Ministry of Health in cooperation with the Central Council on Health Education A cartoon film providing a few common sense health rules which can be easily adopted by anyone. Although the treatment is humorous, the suggestions for combatting slovenly posture, unsuitable clothing and nervous tension are very sound "It's the amusing way with which these accepted truths are presented that gives the film distinction. . . A particularly enjoyable sequence sympathetically if humorously portrays the typical housewife's work day." Film news POSTURE AND EXERCISE. EBF 1941 llmin sd (Human biology ser) $45, rent $2.50 613 Jh-sh-c-ad Guide Collaborator: Arthur Steinhaus, George Williams College "Explains muscle activity and the physiology of exercise. Concepts presented include the relation of the nervous system to the skeletal muscles, motor units of work, development of endurance, muscle tonus in relation to posture, and peripheral circulation as It Is related to general physical efflciency." Ed. screen "Exercises and habits to form good posture. Good diagrammatic drawings. Good effects In sound. Well organized and presented. Valuable film in its field." California POSTURE FOR POISE. lowa.StU 1941 22mln si rent $1.50 613 el-Jh-sh-c-ad Shows natural situations in which posture is important, selected from the everyday life of the girl or young woman. Sometimes the element of appearance is stressed, as at a formal tea, or at the dinner table. In other situations, there Is added emphasis on conserving energy and avoiding strain, as, for instance, in picking up a small child from the floor. How to sit down and get up, how to walk up and down stairs, and how to carry a suitcase are a few of the points shown "Different social phases showing the need for good posture make this film well suited to the adolescent girl. The exercises are all good ones. "A good teacher can further emphasize the distinction between the good and poor postures." NSWA "Posture from a new angle. Interesting material." California POSTURE HABITS. Coronet 1947 lOmin sd ♦ $46; also color $90 613 el-Jh-sh-c-ad Guide Collaborator: Erwin F. Beyer, University of Chicago 412