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

SCIENCE FILMSTRIPS SINCE 1931 SINCE 1931 MADE BY TEACHERS FOR TEACHERS BIOLOGY HEALTH & SAFETY PHYSICS GENERAL SCIENCE CHEMISTRY MICROBIOLOGY BIKE SAFETY BUS SAFETY NEW — Elemantary Science Series in Brilliont Spectrocolof VISUAL SCIENCES Bex 599E Suffem, New York i lew ^Itmdtf'i ip5 Described and eralnated by ROBEKT CHURCH, WALTER PILDITCH, and HAROLD WARD. Producers should send review copies of fllmstrips to Robert Clinrch, Andio-Tisnal Coordinator, Herman Felsenthal School, 4101 S. Calumet Are,, Chica^ 15, Illinois. SAFETY FILMSTRIPS Tommy T^ces to Traffic. 53 frames. Color filmstrip on pedestrian safety. Grades 2-4. ^3.50 The Belt and the Badge. 55 frames. Color filmstrip for training of school safety patrols. Grades 6-9. #7.50 Money-back guarantee. EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTIONS, Inc. Box 625, Hillside, New Jersey OUTLINES OF NATURAL SCIENCE New color filmstrips designed to help the teacher in introducing the main units of the subject, biology. Introducuig Biology, Introducing Cells, Introducing Vertebrates, Introducing Plants, Introducing Invertebrates $5.00 each ... Set of five $23.50 FILAASLIDE SERVICE J505 Faitmount Ave , El Cefnto 8, Caht Color Filmstrip Service for Educational Producers A scene in the Manhattan Color Lab filmstrip on "Robinson Crusoe,", processed for Dr. William Lewin's series of Photoplay Filmstrips. Let us do all or part of the work you require in color processing. No order too small or too large for our special educational department. Manhattan Color Laboratory 254 W. 54th St., New York 36 Community Helpers Series Long Filmslide Service, 7505 Fairmount Avenue, El Cerrito 8, California. Filmstrips are in color. Primary grade range. Subject area— social studies. THE MILKMAN (36 Frames). Filmstrip shows the duties of the milkman as he works for the dairy. Covers the travels of milk from the farm to the dairies and finally to the stores and homes. It was easily understood by class and teaches a nimiber of new words, some already known by the children. THE POSTMAN (35 Frames). The children learned some of the duties of the men who work in the post office, as well as the men who collect and deliver the mail. It clearly showed the three main ways mail travels: by plane, boat and train. The vocabulary was very clear and understandable. The strip gave the students a better understanding of the travels of a letter before it reaches its destination. THE DOCTOR (34 Frames). The principal duties of the neighborhood doctor are covered in this filmstrip. It shows how he helps people who are sick and places emphasis on the value of having frequent theck-ups from the doctor. Vocabulary is on primary level and easily understood. THE DENTIST (29 Frames). Em|>hasizes how the dentist can help us take care of our teeth so that cavities will not develop. Dentist shows how he must fill bad teeth so that the cavities will not grow larger. Filmstrip may also be effectively used widi a health unit. CITY HELPERS (33 Frames). The duties of several helpers are explained. Shows how men clean the streets, take care of the parks, etc. Emphasizes our duty to keep our city looking neat and clean. Color pictures are of excellent (]uality. THE BAKER (3*1 Frames). Covers the functions of the baker and the services he performs for the public. Shows how bread, cakes, and cookies are made and sold. THE FIREMAN (37 Frames). The danger of fire is explained in this filmstrip. The student realizes the impor tance of fire drills and the necessity to obey fire orders at all times. The duties of the city fireman are shown and explained. THE POLICEMAN (35 Frames). 1 he policeman shows the students how to be safe in crossing the street. His protection for the neighborhood is explained. The vocabulary is easy for the primary grades and the pictures provide situations for stimulating discussion with the class. THE GROCER (32 Frames). This filmstrip shows the running of the modern grocery store and the persons who work in it. Included are the many items that can be bought there and the way they are delivered to the store. The film intrcKluces several words used for buying and selling things in student's vocabulary. Single Subject Filmstrips Visual Education Consultants, 2066 Helena Street, Madison 4, Wisconsin. Filmstrips are in black and white. Grade range and subject area as noted. TORNADOES: What they are and what to do about them (Upper grades, Science or Safety Subject Area, 22 Frames). This filmstrip begins by presenting a vocabulary of terms applicable to tornadoes, then shows pictures and graphs which explain some of these terms. This strip could be used in connection with a unit on weather forecasting. Major emphasis is placed on "What to do about them," and in this respect, the filmstrip could be used for safety education. MONEY LESSON FOR PRIMARY GRADES (Primary grade level. Arithmetic subject area, 22 Frames). This black and white filmstrip is designed to teach thrift as well as the various kinds of currency. The names of presidents are presented and the children enjoy seeing how pennies grow into dollars. Value of money is emphasized. NOTE: We want to apologize for the error in crediting the producer of the "Far Western States" Series as reported in the September issue. The correct producer of the series was Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Inc., 1144 Wilmette .\ venue, Wilmette, Illinois. 498