Movies: Coronet Instructional Films

Physical features such as gulf, peninsula, island, etc, are defined and basic principles of using colors to show elevation are illustrated with models....

Illustrates various techniques and household arrangements for caring for the convalescent patient at home. Shows ways of arranging the sick room, making the beds, washing and serving the patient, caring for the thermometer, and removing soiled linen...

Shows how Jim and Bob use protractor and ruler to study such figures as rectangles, triangles and circles, and such principles as congruence, similarity and symmetry, in constructing a model porch....

Shows how common rocks and minerals can be identified by color, texture, hardness, streak and other standard procedures....

Presents an inductive experience in reading readiness. Shows a young boy as he interprets the meanings of various road signs during a long automobile trip....

Illustrates principles for measuring distance, mass and time--the basic quantities in physical science. Emphasizes the importance of accuracy. Provides laboratory demonstrations....

In this educational film, laboratory demonstrations show the effects of moisture and temperature on the growth of molds. Photomicrography reveals the structure of molds: hyphae, mycelium, spore balls, spores. Beginning with spores on a rice culture, ...

Mozart's life and music are described against a background of the 18th century and of the European cities which influenced his career. Stresses the classic character of his compositions....

Presents the history of the U S from the inauguration of Franklin D Roosevelt to the eve of World War II, including the Great Depression and New Deal legislation designed to overcome it. Emphasizes events that had lasting effects on the nation, such ...

Goldilocks wanders far from home and stumbles upon the house of the three bears. First sitting in all of their chairs and tasting all of their porridge, then lying in all of their beds she finds the little baby bears the most suitable for her in all ...

Demonstrates how animals use sight, sound and movement to communicate fear, presence, interest and many other aspects of behavior....

Points out that mammals, including the anteater and seal, have hair and nurse their young. Shows representative members of mammalian groups - carnivores, rodents, ungulates, marsupials and primates....

This educational film from the 1950s instructs viewers how to prepare for a class report....

Explains that different kinds of soil are mixtures of sand, clay, and humus; tells how the weathering of rocks helps make soil; includes simple experiments to show the kind of soil in which different plants grow well....

Demonstrates that man has devised ways of making work easy with the aid of simple tools, engines and motors, and by harnessing such natural forces as wind and water....

A strange thing happens at the shoe shop of a poor but kindhearted old couple. They prepare the skins for their shoes and go to bed, and the next morning, the shoes are ready. One night, while the old couple was waiting for the shoes to be ready, a g...

Describes the life of Franz Schubert. Explains the character of his music and conveys the flavor of early 19th century Vienna which influenced his compositions....

Answers questions about zoo animals and their offspring. Shows physical characteristics and habits of baby monkeys, gnus, kudus, lions, peacocks, alligators and bears....

Considers how Anglo-Saxon England was built by many different peoples and cultures. Re-enacts important historical events. Shows authentic landmarks and historical materials from 1900 B C to 1066 A D....

Explains how scholastic achievement, aptitude and interest tests can help students select a satisfying occupation. Individual counseling coupled with consideration of grades and extracurricular activities are stressed as necessary adjuncts....