For all children, but especially for those studying natural science in elementary grades, this film shows an aspect of life they will understand and enjoy. A motion picture camera linked to a high-powered microscope shows the miracle of the leaf as it turns sunlight into chlorophyll. The film also shows how a tree feeds, breathes, and grows.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323036
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Nature study
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Growth (Plants)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Photosynthesis
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plant physiology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Trees - Juvenile films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Juvenile films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)