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6.4

The Winged Scourge

1943

The Seven Dwarfs fight malaria.

5.5

The Story of Menstruation

1946

A basic explanation of the purpose and process of menstruation, told largely with diagrams.

0.0

How To Conduct Yourself At School

1985

Explains the importance of paying attention, asking for help when it's needed, being prepared, developing good study habits and respecting school property.

7.0

Night School

2016

Indianapolis has one of the lowest high school graduation rates in the country. Night School follows three adult students living in the city’s more impoverished neighborhoods as they attempt to earn their diplomas while juggling other difficult responsibilities and realities. Through their stories, the filmmakers explore many issues that low-income Americans deal with, including unjust minimum wage and working conditions, arbitrary legal hindrances, and race and gender inequality.

5.2

The Grain That Built a Hemisphere

1943

This animated documentary outlines the history and importance of corn in North America.

0.0

Fry It Safe

1982

This vintage film discusses the importance of paying full attention when cooking with vegetable oils and shortening to prevent kitchen fires. It demonstrates through controlled experiments that oil and shortening can smoke and catch fire if left unattended over high heat, and emphasizes the need to reduce heat immediately if smoke is detected. The film highlights the basic safety guidelines for safe home frying, such as using a medium heat source and never leaving heating oil or shortening unattended.

0.0

Gangs: Turning the Corner

1994

This 60 minute video captures in a dynamic format the people and programs that are successfully turning the corner on gangs. Stories and examples from across the United States will highlight winning approaches to confronting the gang problem.

5.3

Health for the Americas: Cleanliness Brings Health

1945

The comparison of two rural families to demonstrate the need for proper hygiene and the consequences of its neglect.

4.6

Health for the Americas: Planning for Good Eating

1946

An educational short from Disney on the importance of good nutrition.

4.3

Defense Against Invasion

1943

A doctor persuades a group of boys to be vaccinated by explaining how it will protect them against disease. Animated sequences depict the body metaphorically as a city, defended by the blood cells, which are stimulated by vaccination to amass arms and ammunition, in order to defend the city when it is invaded by germs.

0.0

Hassles and Hangups

1973

Emphasizes positive attitudes and constructive solutions to help individuals deal with problems related to sex, drugs, self-image and interpersonal relationships.

0.0

Seeing Through Commercials

1976

Is it the outrageous claims? Or just the bad acting? This early media literacy film helps kids understand that that ads are trying to, well, sell them something. Kitschy good and super tasty, it's lipsmackin' fun!

0.0

Never Be A Victim

1996

POLICE OFFICER JIM BYRNE, Canada's most honoured Safety Education Specialist brings you his famous TEN RULES, with which he has personally tested more than 25,000 students. Learn key strategies now taught in many schools and used by police working with the full NEVER BE A VICTIM Institutional Study Program. Develop your own personal streetproofing skills so you can train and test your family. Robert Gordon, who created this remarkable program in partnership with Metropolitan Police introduces this family video library against a backdrop of today's troubled society. TEACHING LIFE SKILLS FOR A SAFER COMMUNITY OFFICER JIM'S TEN RULES FOR STREETPROOFING • STRANGER MYTHS • ABDUCTION • BEING FOLLOWED • DANGEROUS PLACES • AVOIDING CARS AND VANS • GOOD TOUCHING-BAD TOUCHING

0.0

Women in Industry

1948

The Ministry of Labour exhorts women to return to industry – the post-war production drive depends on them.

5.6

Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line

1942

Documentary short film demonstrating the process by which waste fats from the kitchens of American homes can be transformed into the raw materials for explosives for the war effort.

0.0

Safe Crossing: An EGG-cellent Idea!

1998

This video reinforces the importance of safe crossing and loading/unloading behaviors for primary age students. In the story, the main character goes on an adventure with his pet dinosaur “EGG” to stress the dangers of the loading zone.

0.0

Safety Facts About Crossing Tracks

1970

This 1970s PSA-style short film titled ”Safety Facts About Crossing Tracks” combines b-roll footage and stop-motion photography to display the most common types of accidents and driving errors at rail crossings and how to avoid these errors

0.0

David And Jennifer Learn Their Kerb Drill

1960

A road safety lesson using puppets and animation kindergarten age children.

0.0

Emergency First Aid Series: Accidental Poisoning

1980

Discusses the dangers of accidental poisoning, particularly in children, due to household substances like cleaners and medications. It emphasizes the importance of identifying the product involved in the poisoning, recognizing symptoms, and taking immediate action. Key steps include diluting the poison with milk or water, calling for medical assistance, and bringing the poison container to the hospital. The document also highlights the risks of drug misuse and inhalation of toxic fumes, urging quick responses to emergencies.

0.0

Alcohol, the Brain and Behavior

1979

Discusses the effects of alcohol on the brain and behavior, particularly in relation to driving. It explains how alcohol impairs judgment, perception, coordination, and vital functions by affecting different brain regions. Factors influencing blood alcohol concentration (BAC) include the amount consumed, body size, sex, and the rate of consumption. The video also debunks myths about sobering up and emphasizes the importance of allowing time for alcohol to metabolize before driving. Even at BAC levels considered legally impaired, individuals may not recognize their diminished capabilities.

Genre	Documentary
Production Companies	Coronet Films
Production Ccountries	United States of America

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