New Tools for Learning

“So much must be learned by so many in so little time. This is the question we must address to every aspect of the problem. School buildings; equipment; teacher’s loads; teacher’s salaries; the training of teachers and the tools for learning.” Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. new-tools-for-learning

avgeeks1and1

April 1, 2020

0

0

Good Loser, The (1953)

In an era so bound by conformity and predictability, it’s no surprise that children were actually taught to lose. Ray always wins contests and has come to feel entitled to glory. But when Marilyn beats him, he has to learn to accept defeat gracefully. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. good-loser-the-1953

avgeeks1and1

April 1, 2020

0

0

How Do You Know It’s Love? (1950)

Gives students a basis for thinking clearly about real love and shows that mere conviction of love is not enough to insure lasting happiness. In other words, your first love/crush is probably not the person you want to marry (or have sex with).. DIRECTOR: Ted Peshak; CAMERA: Dale Sharkey; WRITERS: Mel Waskin, George Tychsen, Hartley […]

avgeeks1and1

April 1, 2020

6

0

Social Acceptability (1958)

Illustrates the correlation between social acceptability and the successful adjustment and happiness of the average adolescent. Emphasizes the responsibility of adults to provide adolescents with guidance in the social skills. Quite an amazing film that says that regardless of what you do to be popular in school, ultimately, you are judged by how your parent’s […]

avgeeks1and1

April 1, 2020

1

0

Human Growth (1962)

Shows a seventh-grade class as they view and discuss an animated film which traces human growth from conception to adulthood. Differences in male and female structural development are emphasized. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. human-growth-1962

avgeeks1and1

April 1, 2020

1

0

It’s Your America (1948)

Emphasizes the returning soldier’s responsibilities in preparing himself for the job of running his country in such a way that the things he fought for will be achieved and preserved. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. its-your-america-1948

avgeeks1and1

April 1, 2020

4

0

Day in America, A (1969)

Presents a day in the life of the United States featuring a cross-section of Americans. Stresses freedom to work, worship, and play. A wonderful pro-American propaganda piece made by the US Air Force during a time when the country was divided by the civil rights movement, a rebellious youth culture and the country’s participation in […]

avgeeks1and1

April 1, 2020

2

0

Care of the Skin (1948)

Demonstrates good habits of cleanliness. Shows the proper way to wash hands and face, to clean nails and to bathe. Animated drawings describe the structure of the skin and explain why soap is necessary for cleanliness. Films like these were made to educate students who didn’t get good hygiene practices from their families. Contact footage@avgeeks.com […]

avgeeks1and1

April 1, 2020

19

0

Are You a Good Citizen? (1949)

Discusses the qualities of a good citizen and the role of Democratic institutions with which he is concerned. Jim learns how to work with the government to get a playground. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. are-you-a-good-citizen-1949

avgeeks1and1

April 1, 2020

7

0

Getting Ready Morally (1951)

Shows how the service experience helps a youth to develop self-reliance and to assume the responsibility for making his own decisions. Part of the Coronet’s “Are You Ready for Service” series, these films prepared young men who were about to be drafted into the armed services. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. getting-ready-morally-1951

avgeeks1and1

April 1, 2020

1

0

Finding Your Life Work (1940)

Shows the importance of personality, training and experience in fitting oneself for any type of position. This is this introduction to the “Your Life Series”. The irony is that most who saw this film had their life’s work plans radically changed when the United States entered World War II. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. finding-your-life-work-1940

avgeeks1and1

April 1, 2020

0

0

Right Or Wrong – Making Moral Decisions (1951)

Tells the story of a boy who is caught breaking into a warehouse. Considers the moral decisions of the watchman, the boy’s mother, the property owner, the police sergeant, a social worker and the boy, himself. Coronet borrows a page from Centron by having a film that has no resolution and is open-ended for class […]

avgeeks1and1

April 1, 2020

4

0