Living And Non-living Things (2nd Ed, 1978)

This educational film explores the distinction between living and non-living things, emphasizing fundamental characteristics of life such as cellular structure, reproduction, growth, self-repair, movement, and response to the environment. It uses various examples, from lichen on rocks to coral in the ocean, to illustrate these concepts. The film also discusses how living organisms require food and oxygen, contrasting these processes with non-living entities. A notable point is the unique status of viruses, which exist on the borderline between living and non-living, becoming active only within host cells. The narrative concludes by reflecting on the cycle of life and death and the possibility of life on other planets, highlighting our quest to understand life in the broader universe. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.