Hanna-Barbera Educational Filmstrips

Hanna-Barbera Educational Filmstrips
Directed by Art Scott
Written by Gary M. Stamm
Sloan Nibley
Dolores Lawler
Starring The Flintstones
Yogi Bear
The Jetsons
Scooby-Doo
The Banana Splits
Jabberjaw
Around the World Kids
Music by Hoyt Curtin
Production
company
Distributed by RADMAR, Inc.
Release date
1978 – 1980
Country United States
Language English

Hanna-Barbera Educational Filmstrips is a series of animated filmstrips of educational material produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions' education division. The series ran from 1978 to 1980 for a total of 26 titles and featured the studio's popular cartoon characters: The Flintstones, Yogi Bear, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, The Banana Splits, Jabberjaw and Around the World Kids.

Overview

The filmstrip series were designed for school children from grades 2 through 12 and distributed in classroom environments by RADMAR, Inc. Each audiovisual package consisted of two filmstrips in plastic cases featuring high quality 35 mm images of Hanna-Barbera characters, cassette tapes and a teacher's guide booklet. The voices for the animated characters were provided by the same voice actors from their respective television series.[1]

Robert Letro, Supervisor of Teacher Education and Director of Educational Media Laboratory at the University of California in Irvine, California, served as educational advisor for the series, while Art Scott and Gary M. Stamm served as production director, writer and production supervisor for Hanna-Barbera Educational Division.

Filmstrip titles

Year Set Character Title Chapters & Synopsis
1197851600Around the World KidsBolivian Mountain Village

Part 1: Around the World Kids Visit Aymara Indian Children
Part 2: Around the World Kids Visit Aymara Indians

Hoppy, Jenny and Finny discover that the Aymara Indian children live a strict and structured life and that their parents must adjust ancient ways to fit the new world.[2]

2197851700Around the World KidsA Japanese Fishing Village

Part 1: Around the World Kids Visit Sajima, Japan
Part 2: Around the World Kids Visit School Children of Sajima, Japan

The entire existence of the people of the village of Sajima is found to lie in the strength of the fishing trade; the local children have both work and play programs.[3]

3197851800Bamm-BammBamm-Bamm Tackles a Term Paper

Part 1: Research
Part 2: Organization
Part 3: Writing

Bamm-Bamm goes through all aspects of a term paper as he selects a topic, learns to use the library for research, outlines his material and writes a coherent draft.[4]

4197851900Scooby-DooThe Great Grammar Hunt

Part 1: Parts of Speech
Part 2: Phrases and Clauses
Part 3: Sentences

Velma explains to Shaggy the basic parts of speech and leads him through the task of using those parts in phrases, clauses and complete sentences.[5]

5197852000Scooby-DooScooby-Doo Locates the Locus

(One title in set)

Scooby and the gang use the beach to work out the concept of the locus in relation to different geometric figures and they tackle the locus as if it were a mystery.[6]

6197852100Banana SplitsHealthy and Happy

Part 1: Bingo Gets the Gooey Goops
Part 2: A Toothache Isn't Fun

Bingo doesn't feel well because he hasn't been eating well; the Banana Splits learn how better nutrition will help and a toothache reminds Bingo to brush and see the dentist.[7]

7197852200Banana SplitsWe Have Five Senses

(One title in set)

The Banana Splits discuss how the senses work and whether one sense is needed more than the others; they also discuss how to care for each sense organ.[8]

8197852300Banana SplitsSafety First

Part 1: Look Out For Danger
Part 2: Let's Cross Safely

Drooper and the rest of the Banana Splits find themselves in a strange situation and have to learn how to read danger signals and also learn safe crossing rules.[9]

9197852400Scooby-DooBlack Explorers

Part 1: Matthew Henson: Black Explorer
Part 2: James Beckwourth: Black Explorer

Velma's friend Tina tells about Matthew Henson, who explored the Arctic with Robert Peary and learned the Eskimo language and ways; meanwhile, Shaggy does research on James Beckwourth.[10]

10197852500Scooby-DooThe Signs of the Times

(One title in set)

With the help of a road sign guide book, Velma tests the capability of the gang to recognize and respond in identifying the regulatory and various other types of signs, including the new international road signs.[11]

11197855700JetsonsGeometric Jetson

Part 1: Points, Lines and Angles
Part 2: Polygons
Part 3: Perimeter and Area
Part 4: More Perimeter and Area

The Jetsons' teach-a-computer robot helps Elroy and George with geometry homework and basic concepts; geometric formulas are derived in ways that can make them easy.[12]

12197855800Scooby-DooLet's Go to Press

Part 1: A Background
Part 2: News Reporting
Part 3: Features and Editorials
Part 4: Editing and Printing

Scooby-Doo and the gang study newspaper production which includes objectivity, insight, legal aspects, photo-journalism and mechanics of printing are included with other topics.[13]

13197955900JabberjawThe Silent Hunters

Part 1: The Hunter
Part 2: The Hunt

Jabberjaw and Shelly describe the evolution and characteristics of sharks along with their anatomy; a discussion of the shark's senses and habits during the hunt for food is featured.[14]

14197956000JabberjawA Whale of a Tale

Part 1: Whales
Part 2: Dolphins and Porpoises

Jabberjaw is instructed by Shelly about the characteristics, habits and abilities of whales, dolphins and porpoises; how whales are mammals and have two types, toothed and mysteceti or strainers of food.[15]

15197956600Banana SplitsIt's a Sense-sational World

Part 1: Right On the Nose
Part 2: The Eyes Have It
Part 3: Lend An Ear
Part 4: Taste of Success | Part 5: Just the Right Touch

The Banana Splits take a tour through a museum's exhibit of the human senses and, in detail, each sense is examined carefully.[16]

16197956700Yogi BearPlay It Safe

Part 1: Home, Safe Home
Part 2: School Days, Safe Days

Yogi learns that a home can have many unsafe conditions and he also learns that he did many unsafe things at school; through safety, many accidents can be avoided.[17]

17197956800Bamm-BammInformation Please

Part 1: The Card Catalog
Part 2: The Reference Collection
Part 3: More Reference Tools

Pebbles guides Bamm-Bamm through the use of library tools when he has a research project: the card catalog, the Dewey System and many reference books are included.[18]

18197956900Scooby-DooHelp Wanted

Part 1: Résumé: The Foot in the Door
Part 2: Interviewing and Applications

Shaggy, Velma and Scooby-Doo want to get summer jobs, but don’t know how; they ask their high school advisor for aid and he helps them with résumés, interview and applying.[19]

19198058500Banana SplitsThe Banana Splits Meet the Microbes

Part 1: Molds, Viruses and Bacteria
Part 2: Protecting Ourselves

When Bingo discovers moldy food, the other Banana Splits talk to him about micro-organisms, both helpful and harmful, including protection from harmful forms.[20]

20198058600FlintstonesA Weighty Problem

Part 1: The Problem
Part 2: The Solution

Fred realizes how overweight he is when he tries to get into his old high school band uniform, so he and Barney decide to learn about weight control at the library: they learn about fat and to control it through a definite program.[21]

21198058700FlintstonesFire Alarm

Part 1: Home Fire Dangers
Part 2: Getting Out Safely

Pebbles learns about safety in case of fire at school; she discusses her lessons with Fred and Barney so that they will have a safe home and a fire safety plan.[22]

22198058800FlintstonesFire Escape

Part 1: Home Fire Prevention
Part 2: Detection and Evacuation

Fred, Barney and Pebbles demonstrate how fire can strike the home of someone you know or even your own home; they also teach how to develop a plan of action in case of fire.[23]

23198058900Yogi BearYogi Bear Visits His Medical Friends

Part 1: The Dentist
Part 2: The Doctor
Part 3: The Hospital

A toothache, a physical exam and an operation are fearful things when a child does not know what to expect; Yogi and Boo-Boo learn to overcome their fears.[24]

24198059000Scooby-DooSkin Deep

Part 1: What Is Acne?
Part 2: Toward Clearer Skin

When Shaggy doesn't want to be seen with bad acne, the gang takes him to see the dermatologist who tells him about acne and what he can do to control its symptoms.[25]

25198059100JetsonsDown to Earth Nutrition

Part 1: Nutrition Basics
Part 2: Deficiencies and Imbalances
Part 3: Nutrition Planning

Elroy learns in history about the food that people ate in the 20th century; the Jetsons' computer teaches them about food groups and planning a balanced diet.[26]

26198059200FlintstonesDriving Guide

Part 1: The Driving Controls
Part 2: Gages and Safety Controls
Part 3: Common Driving Hazards
Part 4: Emergency Procedures

Pebbles is learning how to drive: she has to learn about the parts of a car and how to use them for safe driving; Fred and Barney discuss hazard avoidance with her.[27]

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