Made in a style similar to the “Carry on” movies, this very funny film shows what should and shouldn’t be done in a school laboratory. Sid James features in a film clip and cast also includes Bernard Bresslaw and John Merrigan. NB: Some equipment shown is not used in Australian schools. Suitable for lower and middle secondary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321631
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Safety education
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → School environment
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Laboratories - Safety measures
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Chemicals - Safety measures
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Laboratories - Safety measures
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Scientific apparatus and instruments
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)