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

i lew ^itmdtri ipd IN-SERVICE "LEARNING THROUGH SEEING -TACHISTOSCOPIC TEACHING TECHNIQUES," Tachist-O-Filmstrip, Sunland, California. Subject AreaReading; Black and White; Teacher In-Service Filmstrip; 45 Frames. The filmstrip does inform the viewer of a number of devices and products available to work with tachistoscopic techniques. According to its title, which indicates the emphasis to be on teaching techniques, a major weakness is apparent. Very few concrete suggestions are incorporated that are designed to aid the novice in this field. Some of the recent developments have not been included. SOCIAL STUDIES SERIES Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc., 1144 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois. Subject Area-Social Studies; Color; Grade Level-Fifth and Sixth Grades. "THE KNIGHT AND HIS TRAIN ING" (48 Frames). Although as a whole this filmstrip was very thorough and instructive, it left certain que.stions to be answered. For example, it failed to show how a boy was chosen to be trained for knighthood. However, it was quite illuminating as far as the actual training from boyhood to manhood was concerned. Before showing this filmstrip, time should be allowed for developing a vocabulary suitable for this grade level and subject. Best understanding would probably be facilitated by explanation of the class system which prevailed during this period also. This filmstrip is recommended for use during the developmental stage of a unit on the fifth or sixth grade level. "THE CRUSADES AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE" (55 Frames) This filmstrip was very well done. It deals not only with the factors which gave rise to the crusades, but the important influences they had on the generations which followed them. It clearly demonstrates how the intermingling of different cultures brought about newhabits, attitudes and desires, and ultimately a more liberal civilization. Because it gives such a thorough overview of the material studied in a unit on the Crusades, this filmstrip would probably be most useful as a culminating activity, rather than as a part of the initiating stage. It adequately covers the concepts to be taught on the fifth or sixth grade level. Described and eralnated by ROBERT CHURCH, WALTER PIIDITCH, and HAROLD WARD. Producers should send review copies of fllmstrips to Robert Church, Audio-Visual Coordinator, Herman Felsentlial School, 4101 S. Calumet Are., Chicago 15, Illinois. ARCTIC WILDERNESS SERIES "RODENTS OF THE NORTHLAND," Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc., 1144 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois. Subject .Area-Natural Science; Color; Grade LevelMiddle and Upper Grades; 45 Frames. This filmstrip is one of a series based on the motion picture "Arctic Wilderness" produced by Walt Disney. In very colorful and clear pictures the small animals of the Arctic region are pictured. This filmstrip shows the life of chipmunks, pack rats, snowshoe hare, and lemmings (weasels) in the Northland. It emphasizes their coloration, hibernation, and in the case of the lemmings, migration from one area to another. Questions at the end of the filmstrip provide a good means for evaluation. It may be used with the rest of the series or independently as desired. The photography is superior. Reading level is about fourth grade. YUGDSLAVIA "YUGOSLAVIA TODAY," Visual Education Consultants, Madison, Wisconsin. Subject Area-History and Social Studies; Black and White; Grade LevelSeventh and Eighth; 33 Frames. A brief history of Yugoslavia, from the reign of the Roman Empire to the present. The filmstrip asks this question: "Do you know these words, Christianity, empire, republic, created, craftsman, tradition, assembly and communist?" With well selected photographs — these terms, as to their relationships to the history of Yugoslavia, are defined. Yugoslavia, the ancient land with a rich past and an interesting future, is the main theme of the strip. This filmstrip could be used to: (1) develop interest in foreign lands; (2) show how people, in foreign lands earn a livelihood; (3) show the political development (or change) of a foreign country as it grows. The title of this filmstrip is somewhat misleading. Four-fifths of the reel covers Yugoslavia's history, while only one-fifth gives insight into "Yugoslavia Today." DON'T DISCARD DAMAGED SLIDEFILMS Magic Mylar Sprocketed Transparent Splicing Tape repoirs torn, gouged films as good as new . . . wii-hout the loss of a single frame. Applied directly on both sides of the damaged film, Magic Mylar (only 1/iOOO of on inch thick) repairs, reinforces and holds the broken film together . . . WITH THE STRENGTH OF MORE THAN 3 TIMES THE ORIGINAL FILM. REPAIR TEARS REPLACE BROKEN SPROCKET HOLES REPLACE GOUGES STRENGTHEN LAP SPLICES MAKE BUTT SPLICES USE F&B'S MAGIC MYLAR SPLICING TAPE. 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