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

,.irly illustrates the importance of iiilders, bricklayers, electricians, car I liters and plumbers. Good for the riiiiary grades. S umber Experiences (6 strips, ilor; produced by Curriculum Marials Corp., 10031 Commerce Ave., iijunga, Calif.; $3.95 each strip.) limber work includes many things, ■ iiu learning to use numbers and iiild number sequences to telling nu' and using money. The practical pplication of numbers is important 11(1 this material is designed to give II ■ viewer opportunity to apply what ( lias learned about them. The presntations are developed in terms of ic learning needs of grades 1 to 3. Airy opportunity is provided to enI Mirage di.scussion about numbers. )l>iccts and symbols are shown in limber groupings while coins and links emphasize the practical value I knowing how to use numbers. The ewer should be able to spend some (nesting moments with this material. rhe Polar Bear (single strip, color; iiiiduced by National Film Board of aiiada and available from Stanley ioumar Co., ValhaUa, N. Y.; $5.) ui\one who has ever visited a zoo HOWS how popular the polar bear is II >()ung visitors. This strip takes us II see this great Arctic animal in its I alive home. We watch a mother bear iclp the cubs as they learn to swim ml we see how polar bears find their 1111(1. Sequences give us an excellent )i( ture of the islands and ice packs of lie Arctic regions and we also see why lie polar bear is important to the Akimo. The visuals are clear and in 11 sting, with a high degree of picnic appeal for pupils of all ages. ' 'se Your Library (single strip, ilack and white; produced by Amerraii Library Association, 50 E. Huron M Chicago 11, 111.; $6.) Intended for iiiiior and senior high school students, liis strip gives a lengthy explanation I liow to use library resources to find III l)ooks, pamphlets and magazines .'HI are seeking. There is a subtitle to lie filmstrip as follows: "For Better irades and Fun Too!" This part of III strip will need strengthening on 111 part of the discussion leader, for ! is not made too clear that Iwoks do ii\(' a great potential for such goals. I lie strip is divdied into sections, and IS adapted for use when library faciliiiis are explained to students and for discussion of how to use library files, aid catalogs and information files. Communications to the Filmstrip department shoukl be sent direct to the Filmstrip Editor: Irene Cypher, New York University, 26 Washington Square, New York 3, N. Y. AO OPAQUE DELINEASCOPE LIGHTER AND BRIGHTER AO's New High Speed Opaque Delineascope projects a brighter image than any other opaque projector. Improved, large-diameter, coated projection objective delivers a full 145 lumens to screen. You have clearer image definition in tone, contrast and detail . . . from edge to edge, from corner to corner of the screen. And, it's lighter than ever... only 29 lbs. RIGHT SIDE CONVENIENCE New, modern styling and design places all adjustments on the right side of the instrument. ..where they belong. You operate switch, focus knob, opitcal pointer and handy roll feed. ..quickly and easily. Extra deep copy platform positions and locks instantly at any desired level ...accommodates material up to 2'/2 inches thick. Every detail has been planned for your convenience. SERVICEABILITY Large hinged access door makes it easy to replace bulb and clean reflecting mirrors. All-glass reflecting mirrors will not tarnish or deteriorate. AO's exclusive glass reflecting surfaces plus sturdy "unitized" construction assure projection precision that will withstand vigorous classroom use. You can be sure that your AO Opaque will still produce the brightest screen image, even after years of service. American Optical Company INtTRUMINT DIVISIOM, tUfPAlO IS, NIW TOaiC Dept. D24I D Please send full information on AO's New Opaque Delineascope by return mail. D Please have my AO Sales Representative set up a demonstration. Name Address City _Zone_ _SUte_ IN CANADA writ* -American Optical Company Canada Ltd.. Box 40, Terminal A., Toronto, Ont. Educational Screen and Audiovisual Guide — April, 1960 187