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

I he Canadian Parliament (single lip. color; produced by National ilm Board of Canada and available nil Stanley Bowmar Co., Valhalla, v.; $5.) If ever you have stood on 11 steps of the Houses of Parliament I (Jttawa, you realize how many nil ricans visit this neighboring capiil city. Yet all too few of them really !i(i\v very much about the details of K Canadian form of government or u' center of the government. It would ,■ a good thing to show this filmstrip iiiing our social period clas.ses, when iiiition is centered on democratic mis of government and leading lid centers. The filmstrip is really a iilil trip to visit the Canadian House I flommons and the Senate Cham \Ve are also given some idea of V the Canadian parliamentary sysI 111 differs from our own form of govniincnt. This is a very interesting ;rip for social studies, world history ml for any group interested in knowhU more about Canada. The Sohir Sytitem (6 strips, color; KJiluced by Films for Education, \n>lio Lane, New Haven, Conn.; $42 't I .set, $7.50 single strips). The pro! liters of this series have already givII ns some excellent material dealing ' I til the astronomical system, and this it continues with studies of the solar \ stem and its parts. It is more im)i irtant than ever today to understand Diiiething of the way the solar sysI 111 functions and what we mean \licn we talk about the effect of the ■ nil on the earth, the planetary system, unlets, meteors, asteroids and space r,i\el. These strips are well suited to l.iss work in astronomy, natural sciliie and physics, and also to be reciiiinended for camps, asti'onomy clubs i!i(l groups interested in the study of islronomy as a hobby. ihe Wonder of Cnjsiah (single trip, color; produced by Moody In•litnte of Science, 11428 Santa Monica liKd, West Los Angeles 25, Calif.; ^ ' i I . This is one in a series of f ilm^tlips for the elernentary grades. The lenticular strip here considered is debited to a clo.se examination of how < nstals are formed. The color quality md photography are excellent and Mill have a feeling that the crystals .lie right before you and could be han Communications to ihe Filmstrip department should be sent direct to the Filmstrip Editor: Irene Cypher, New York University, 26 Washington Square, New York 3, N. Y. when you specify: "BESELER, 0, EQUAL". . . vu OPAQUE PROJECTOR When your specification sheet for Opaque Projectors reads, "Beseler, or Equal" it can only mean Beseler Vu-Lyte H. We are proud that our name is used as a standard. But, we take even more pride in the fact that Beseler Vu-Lyte H Opaque Projectors have not been equalled, though often imitated. Here is the proof: 1. UNIVERSALLY ADJUSTABLE PLATEN. Vacuitiati'c platen* holds single sheets flat, without flutter eliminating copy holders. Platen mechanism lowers parallel to desired copy plane. Holds steady in preset position without locking — no fear of snapping closed. The problem of annoying light leaks around the platen has been solved by the new Beseler Flashietd which attaches permanently in one minute and holds in every ray of light. J>/ 2. PROJECTS ALL SUB (^^ JECTS. Feed-0-Matic* conveyor belt, crankfeeds continuous copy. "Built-in drawer accepts glass plate for projection of books and glossy photographs. Large rear door for oversize specimens and easy access to projection lamp. Heat reflecting filter available for projection of temperature-sensitive materials. 3. SPECIALLY DESIGNED LENS. 5" diameter, 18" focal length f3.6 colorcorrected, coated anastlgmat for overall sharp image, with Double Rack and Pinion focusing. Permanently attached lens cap offers permanent lens protection. 4. LIGHTWEIGHT, RUG., GED CONSTRUCTION. <J All wrought and riveted aluminum construction, contoured to hug optical path, for maximum compactness. Weight only 29 lbs., with two carrying positions. As an added convenience it has a permanently attached 15 ft. power cord with molded on right angle plug, and storage space provided in the projector. 5. HIGH LUMINOSITY OPTICAL SYSTEM. De <5^ livers 140 lumens, for uniform projection even in lighted rooms. Secondary reflection system features unbreakable "Alzac" mirrors. Cooling system reduces heat to minimum. Virtually no fan noise! 6. BUILT-IN PROJECTION POINTER. Dustproof Pointex produces bright, sharp arrow image that moves anywhere on screen. Optical system* utilizes same lamp for protection and pointer no extra lamps or external wiring. "Patent or Patent Applied For There's only one way to get Beseler Quality on all features and to get these 6 advanced design "exclusives". When you order Opaque Projectors specify: "Beseler Vu-Lyte IINo Substitutes Accepted." :< 1-^ _ -1 WRI ■ Z^CH A !■ ■ 21 ^^ WRITE FOR COMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS t CATALOG ARLE8 BESEI.KR COMPANY 212 So. 18th Street, East Orange, New Jersey Educational Screen and Audiovisual Guide — May, 1960 231