Educational screen & audio-visual guide (c1956-1971])

s:;\s. s!ic' h;;s "the curse." AFolly's mother then explains why menstruation should not be considered a curse and Molly agrees. .\t this point, Molly's father enters the living room. He seems to sense he has interrupted a confidential conversation. With Molly's permission, her mother tells Father that Molly has started her first period. ; He shows his surprise and, at the same 1 time, his pride. Following sequences show the ■ school nurse explaining through blackboard diagrams and charts the structure of the female genital organs, their functions, and some "do's" and "don't's" which should be observed during menstruation. The nurse answers the many questions with which the class plies her. As Molly adoringly watches her sister in a stunning formal dress leave with her date for a dance, the narrator concludes that Afolly is looking forward to being grown up and the ex(iting times she, too, will be having. .^PPRAIS.AL This film provides a calm, lortliright, faithful, and .sympathetic portrayal of a girl's experiences connected with the growing-up |>rocess. Dealing as it does with both the biological and social aspects of menstruation, the film should be useful in explaining to adolescents the menstruation process and allaying their fear. Parents should find iIk film helpful in suggesting ways of handling their daughter's questions about menstruation and developing desirable attitudes toward the whole process of growing up. Both groups should also find the film effective for stimulating group discussion. Parents and teen-agers, the previewing committee felt, would easily idenitfy themselves with the protagonists and situations in the film. The incidental references to the sponsor's products do not seem to detract from the value of the film. The naturalness of the characters, the universal importance of the information and cjuestions, and the clear, crisp explanations should enhance the teaching value of the film. HOW WEATHER IS FOHECAST (Coronet fnstructional Films, 65 East South Water Street, Chicago 1, Illinois) 10 minutes, 16mm, sound, color or black and white, 1954. SI 10 or .'S55. Teacher's Guide available. DESCRIPTION The operation of a weather observation station and a weatiier forecasting station, the charting of a weather map, the function and use of special weather forecasting instruments, and the importance of we.ither forecasting are explained. I he film begins with the (]UCstion, "How would you describe this weather?" The scene is one of a sailboat on placid waters which are gradually becoming turbulent as clouds gather and the wind begins to blow. .V second <luestion asks, "How can one tell what the weather is going to be?" The remainder of the film deals with various aspects of this question. Weather observers are shown in various parts of the country recording, at the same time, their findings concerning clouds, visibility, temperature, humidity, the speed and direction of the wind, and barometric pressure. Fhe use of such instruments and equipment as mercurial barometers, balloons, and radar is illustrated and explained. The concluding sequence points out that many people — airplane pilots, fishermen, farmers, and operators of Hood control projects — depend on these weather predictions. APPRAISAL The film covers clearly, interestingly, and in detail basic elementary information connected with weather ob.servation and prediction. It also does much to stimulate an interest in scientific observation and interpretation of natural phenomena. It is reconnnended for use by intermediate-age groups. In addition to its usefulness in the classroom, the film should also be useful to such extra-school groups as scouts. a legend of frontier life This outstanding new Coronet film captures the real spirit and flavor of growing America during the first half of the 19th century. The warm, human story of Johnny Appleseed is told against the exciting background of the westward expansion into Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. We see how Johnny's love of God and nature started him on a mission that was to last all his life and make his name known throughout the land. This 1 14 reel sound motion picture lends meaning and interest to literature dealing with this colorful period, and provides enrichment in social studies and history units. It builds naturally into storytelling activities, yet its format and presentation are so warm and real that the film can be recommended for any general audience. The inspiring portrayal of the life and Christian principles of this man makes the film one which church schools will find especially suited to study and program uses. Johnny Appleseed may be rented at the usual rates from your nearest film library, or purchased at $68.75 in black-and-white or $137.50 in full, natural color. Preview prints will be supplied with no obligation except return postage. Address all requests to: April, 1954 Coronet Films Depl. ES-454 Coronet Building, Chicago 1, III. Be sure to request your free copy of Coronet's big, new 1954-1955 catalogue, which describes 546 of the finest in educational films. Writing for more information? Mention EDUCATIONAL SCREEN. 153