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

The first Saturn C-1 launch vehicle, fully assembled in the Fabrication and Assembly Engineering building at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala. This first Saturn research and development vehicle stands 162 ft. high. tion on education may be summarized as: (1) a demand for the training of more scientists and engineers to meet the needs of the expanding role of science and technology in the modern world; (2) a demand to recognize the presence of various levels of intellectual ability by adapting the content of the curriculum, teaching method, and the rate of progress to the needs of the several groups; (3) a demand for revision of the course material by scientists and educators working in collaboration; (4) a deinand for better trained teachers qualified in the subject matter as well as in educational techniques and (5) the wider teaching of general courses in science as a part of the cultural heritage of every educated person." The responsibilities and activities of the Office of Educational Programs and Services (OEPS) encompass programs for the development, production and distribution of publications, reports, exhibits, historical documents, motion pictures and other visual aids that communicate the desired infonnation to teachers, students and the lay public. NASA educational services attempt not only to explain the scientific aspects of space activity but to give some insight as well into the social, economic and political implications of man's peaceful utilization of space. Basic to this program is the belief that space exploration, with its many ramifications, is a societal force having a profound effect upon all mankind. One of the earliest devices used by NASA was the "Spacemobile," now in its second active summer. The Spacemobile is a travehng space science demonstration unit. It consists of a specially designed vehicle embodying several AV devices which carries the necessary personnel and equipment to various as signments. The personnel serve as lecturers and drivers. The equipment includes models of the major NASA satellites, launch vehicles and manned spacecraft configurations. Demonstration materials such as motion pictures, slides and illustrated publications are utilized along with science experiments to illustrate basic concepts essential to comprehending knowledge of space science and exploration. Nasa makes available in useful form much of the exciting motion picture footage on our rocket launches, the work on our scientific satellites, experimentation with high speed aircraft and on many other unusual and intriguing technological developments. As a sole source for much of this information, NASA is working diligently to make it available as fully as possible to classroom teachers and adult groups across the nation and around the world in all types of direct projection situations. At the present time, two of NASA's 16mm, color documentary films, The Mastery of Space and Friendship Seven are being distributed on contract with commercial film distributors. The Mastery of Space is being handled by Association Films, Inc., while Friendship Seven is under contract to United World Films, Inc. The remainder of NASA's completed films are handled on an in-house distribution system. All films, regardless of method of distribution, are free loan films. In addition to completed productions, the NASA Motion Picture Depository is available to individuals and production organizations desiring to obtain stock footage. NASA regulations require submission of a script or outline to the depository and film is available on a cost basis. In addition to producing motion picture films, 2x2, 3V4x4 and overhead projector slides, charts and film Educational Screen and Audiovisual Guide — July, 1962 367