PHXLivingAndNonLivingThings (raw footage, silent, 1950s)

The raw, silent footage from *Living and Non-Living Things* (1958, Coronet Films) presents a visual exploration of distinguishing between living organisms and inanimate objects. The scenes depict children interacting with nature, such as touching leaves, playing with dogs, feeding fish, and observing plants. There are recurring shots of a dachshund eating, boys sitting on the grass petting a dog, and a boy holding an object out to a dog, emphasizing the characteristics of living things. Non-living elements are also showcased, including rocks, cars, houses, and decorative ponds. The footage includes observational learning moments, with children examining nature, a man and woman discussing plants, and handwritten notes appearing on paper. Throughout, shooting slates are used to mark scenes, reinforcing an educational structure. The film aims to highlight the defining features of life, such as movement, growth, and sustenance, contrasting them with the static properties of non-living objects.

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