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Simply Metric

1973

A guide to going metric from the Central Office of Information on behalf of the Metrication Board.

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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.

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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.

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The Un-Calculated Risk

1977

Produced by the American Red Cross Shows the things that can go wrong when people with little experience or training set off in canoes, rafts, and kayaks. Shows the dangers of underwater obstacles, treacherous currents, icy water, flow-through hazards, and unpleasant surprises around the bend. Stresses the need for pre-experience instruction as the best means for preventing accidents. Blue Ribbon winner, American Film Festival.

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...And Then It Happened

1972

The film "And Then It Happened" follows two school bus drivers known for their safety records. During routine rides, a series of distractions and misbehaviors from the students lead to a disastrous accident, injuring several classmates. The narrative explores the challenges of managing rowdy children on a bus and the consequences of their actions, highlighting the importance of safety and the hidden struggles of the students.

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The Story of Menstruation

1946

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

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Never Go with Strangers

1971

Never Go With Strangers was intended for children aged between seven and ten and its purpose was ‘to warn them of the dangers of accepting lifts or presents from strangers’. Due to potential distress government officials instructed that the film only be shown under ‘responsible adult supervision’, thus denying it a TV airing for many years.

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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.

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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.

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Health for the Americas: Planning for Good Eating

1946

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

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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.

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The Grain That Built a Hemisphere

1943

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

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Health for the Americas: The Unseen Enemy

1945

Disney animated educational film about staying safe from disease.

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The Winged Scourge

1943

The Seven Dwarfs fight malaria.

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Expedition Happiness

2017

A German couple and their dog travel across North America in a school bus searching for a state of pure bliss.

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Door to Door Salesman

1961

Ever had a good experience with doorstep salespeople? Maybe you were lucky, but the doorstep has never seemed the best place for a sensible sales decision – which is exactly why companies use it.

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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