GNSI Science Cartoons - May 8th

Communicating Science with Cartoons

Animation has set historical president for science education, and
since cartoons are fun, we've assembled some of the classic animated
shorts which were originally used to educate the public about public
health issues. Cartoons have since then been used as classroom tools
and even as entertainment for the masses. Come join us to watch
cartoons, eat popcorn and discuss them!

Program:

Yakko's Universe (1993, Animaniacs/ Warner Bros. Studios) - Clip from an
episode of a popular childrens show from the 1990's

Winged Scourge (1943, Disney Studios) - Produced as a propaganda film,
originally released in Latin America to teach about Malaria prevention.

Defense against Invasion (1943, Disney studios) - A look at immunology
during WW2.

Our Mister Sun (1956, produced by Frank Capra) - Food: Section 5, a look
at photosynthesis and energy from the sun, made as a classroom tool.

Strange Case of Cosmic Rays (1957, produced by Frank Capra) - Bank Robbery:
Section 2, a personified explaination of atomic particles.

The Traitor Within (1946, a John Sutherland Production) - Made for the
American Cancer Society, it describes the mechanism of cancer cells and
suggestions for prevention.

Use Your Head (1945, Hugh Harman productions) - Produced for the US Navy,
describing the reasons to use proper hygene in combat situations.

Rodney (1950, Film Graphics Inc.) - a film about Tuberculosis screening
and treatment.

Susie Lost her Smile (1959, Wylde Studios) - made for Bristol Myers for
teaching dental hygene to children.

Mars and Beyond (1957, Disney Studios) - Made for Disneyland's
Tomarrowland section of the park. It describes mythology, history and the
science surrounding what we knew about Mars in the late 1950's.

WHEN:

Tuesday May 8th, 2007
5:30 p.m.- Refreshments/socializing
6:05-8:00 p.m - Program

WHERE:
Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History (NMNH)
10th and Constitution/ CS-307, East Courtyard
MEET IN THE CONSTITUTION AVE. LOBBY: an escort will check the lobby every
10 min. until 6:10pm