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Film Catalog. John F. Kennedy Space Center. 1987. INSTITUTION National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, D.C DOCUMENT RESUME ED 300 277 SE 050 129 TITLE Film Catalog. John F. Kennedy Space Center. 1987. INSTITUTION National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, D.C. PUB DATE 87 NOTE 108p.; Photographs and some small print may not reproduce well. PUB TYPE Reference Materials - Directories/Catalogs (132) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC05 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Aerospace Education; *Aerospace Technology; Astronomy; Earth Science; Elementary School Science; Elementary Secondary Education; *Film Libraries; *Films; Instructional Materials; Satellites (Aerospace); Science Education; Science History; *Secondary School Science; Space Exploration; Space Sciences; Teaching Guides; Teaching Methods IDENTIFIERS *National Aeronautics and,tSpace Administration ABSTRACT Teachers from the United States and several other countries have access to the film library system of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This catalog contains the titles and abstracts for over 150 fi]ms that are available from NASA on topics regarding space flight, meteorology, astronomy, NASA programs, satellites, research, safety, technology, and earth sciences. Ordering and usage information are also included. A lesson guide is provided in the appendix to accompany 37 of these films. Each guide lists objectives, important vocabulary, preparatory activities, follow up activities, evaluation ideas, related information sources, and ideas for presenting the lesson. (CW) ******** ******** ************* ******* *** ********************** * ****** *** * Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * * from the original document. * f National Aeronautics. and Space Administration U.S. DEPARTMENT (Mice of Educational OF EDUCATION Research and Improvement E VCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION / CENTER (ERIC) his document hasbeen reproduced eceived from the person as 4originating st. or organization O Minor changes have reoroduction Qualitybeen made to improve Points of view°, opinions meet do not necessanlystared in this claw OEM position or poky.represent official Film Catalog John F. Kennedy Space Center 2 BEST COPYAVAILABLE 4. _ Introduction Residents of the United States, Canada, England, and the Netherlands who are bona fide representatives of educational, civic, industrial, professional, youth activity, and government organizations are invited to borrow films from a NASA Regional Film Library listed on page vi. There is no film rental charge, but the requester must pay return postage. Films are loaned for group showings and are not for screening before individuals or in homes. The films are to shown only by a qualified projector operator. Because custody of the films involves both legal and financial responsibility, films cannot be loaned to minors. Size of all films is 16mm. Residents of Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands should address requests to: Film Library John F. Kennedy Space Center, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida 32899 Telephone: Area Code 305, 867-7060 To expedite film shipment, requests should list: (1) KSC number and title, (2) name, address and organization of requester, (3) desired showing date (with alternate date if appropriate), and (4) expected size of viewing audience(s). If film is not available when requested, a related film may be substituted. Television stations may order films, unless otherwise noted, for unsponsored public service or sustaining telecasts. Stations are encouraged to transfer films to video tape and return them as soon as possible. Also available for educational TV productions are 35mm slides, an audio tape of space age sounds and 16-mm film clips on selected subjects. For further information, residents of Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin :stands should write to Educa- tional Programs Staff, Pub: Affairs Office, Kennedy Space Center, Florida 32899, or telephone (305) 867-4444. Residents of other areas should contact their Re:, Film Library listed on page vi. Films may not be cut v. .hout written permission from the Public Affairs Office of the Kennedy Space Center. Lesson guides for selected films are included in an appendix to this film list. Such films are identified by an asterisk after the title both in the film list section and the alphabetical index. Shown belowisthe audience report form included in every film shipment. The lower portion should be completed and returned with the film. (Fill in as indicated) SHIPPING DATE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION ORDER NUMBER 6/10/83 E SHOWING DATE KSC FILM LIBRARY CATALOG NUMBER 6/17/83 431 RETURN DUE DATE KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLORIDA 32899 COPY NUMBER 6/24/83 ATTN: EG&G 944.2 2 FILM TITLE Apollo Mission Highlights SHIP TO: VIA: Joseph Media Wildburg Middle School MAIL 3606 64th Avenue Anytown, FL 39693 PICK-UP NUMBER OF SHOWINGS ** EVALUATION COMMENTS TOTAL TIMES SHOWN Excellent 0 TOTAL NUMBER VIEWING Satisfactory 0 PC3C FORM 111.204 (REV. 3/73) Unsatisfactory SIGNATURE IMPORTANT! PLEASE FILL OUT AUDIENCE REPORT AND RETURN WITH FILM *M.1E1111111E1111, *"Return Due Date" is date film should arrive back at Library. **Please make sure entries are made in both blocks. iii Handling Notes NASA films cover a wide variety of subjects related to aeronautics and space. Please bear in mind that each of these films, regardless of subject, is a fragile item and must be handled carefully. Before each film was mailed to you, it was inspected, cleaned and repaired to make sure you received it in a usable condition. Help us keep it that way. PLEASE... Use an experienced projectionist. Keep your projector clean. Never patch film we'll repair it. Return leaders and tails even if oarnaged or torn. Prevent damage in the mail tape loose end. Use only our prepared return mailing label. Use your return address. Rewind the film properly on the same reel on which it was received. AND, To avoid disappointing the next scheduled user, return film immediately afteryour scheduled viewing date. To help us operate our film library efficiently, complete the "Audience Report" enclosed with the film. iv 5 Contents Page INTRODUCTION iii HANDLING NOTES iv NASA REGIONAL FILM LIBRARIES vi FILM LIST General Interest 1 NASA Facilities 3 Mercury Program 4 Gemini Program 4 Apollo Program 4 Apollo Digest Series 5 Unmanned Lunar Missions 6 Skylab Program 6 Skylab Science 6 Space Shuttle 7 Astronomy 10 Communications 12 Meteorology 12 Mars Missions 12 Aeronautics 13 Life Support Systems 13 Navigation 14 Propulsion and Power 14 Research 14 Technical Science Subjects 14 Technology Utilization 15 Safety 15 Industrial Arts 16 Earth Sciences 16 APPENDIX A: Film Lesson Guides 19 ALPHABETICAL INDEX 99 NASARegi anal Film Libraries If You Live In: Write to: Alaska* Nevada Ames Research Center, NASA Arizona Oregon Public Affairs Office, 204-12 California Utah Moffett Field, California 94035 Hawaii** Washington Phone (415) 965-6270 Idaho 'Wyoming Montana *You may also request NASA films from: Alaska State Library, Pouch G, Junea4 Alaska 96801. **You may also send your request to: The Department of Education/State of Hawaii, Office of Library Services,Support Services Branch, 641-18th Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816. Alabama Mississippi George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, NASA Arkansas Missouri Public Affairs Office, CA-20 Iowa Tennessee Marshall Space Flight Center, Louisiana Alabama 35812 Phone (205) 4530040 Connecticut Maryland Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA Maine New York Public Affairs Office, Code 202 Massachusetts Rhode Island Greenbelt, Maryland 20771 New Hampshire Vermont Phone (301) 344.8101 Delaware New Jersey District of Columbia Pennsylvania Florida Puerto Rico John F. Kennedy Space Center, NASA Georgia Virgin Islands Code PA-EAB Kennedy Space Center, Florida 32899 Phone (305) 867.7060 Kentucky Virginia Langley Research Center, NASA North Carolina West Virginia Langley Station South Carolina Public Affairs Office, Mail Stop 145-B Hampton, Virginia 23365 Phone (304) 827-2634 Illinois Minnesota Lewis Research Center, NASA Indiana Ohio Office of Educational Services Michigan Wisconsin 21000 Brookpark Road Cleveland, Ohio 44135 Phone (216) 433-4000, Ext. 708 North Dakota Colorado Johnson Space Center, NASA Oklahoma Kansas PTD Audio Visual Services, Code JL3 South Dakota Nebraska Houston, Texas 77058 Texas New Mexico Phone (713) 3334980 vi Foreign requestors may obtain information about the purchase of films by writing to the National Audio Visual Center (GSA), Washington, D.C. 20409. A few NASA ' ms (in English or occasional!,in a language version) may be available for loan from the United States International Communications Representative at the American Embassy in the national capital of the country. Requests for information about the loan of films should be addressed to the Public Affairs Officer at the American Embassy. Selected NASA films may also be borrowed for a fee in the following countries from the listed film libraries: National Film Library **Supervisor, Educational Media Division New American Film Library 75 Albert Street Department of Extension Mr. Klaas Padding Suite B20 The University of Alberta Geestbrugweg 128 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1P5E7 82nd Avenue and 112th Street R ijswik (Z-H ) Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E1 (Netherlands Only) British Interplanetary Society Canada 27/29 South Lambeth Rd. London S.W. 815Z **Serves Western Car.ada and Northern Territories for 3day bookings. England (Great Britain Only) 6 vii Film List GENERAL INTEREST STEPS TO SATURN ALL SYSTEMS GO KSC No. 44 Sound, Color, 22 Minutes, 1967 KSC No. 274 Sound, Color,
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