Science and Superstition

May 6, 1947

0h 8m

★ 0.0

Overview

Fun film telling students to research superstitions and other questions that they might have with scientific experiments. Superstitions like Groundhog Day and rabbit's feet are discussed as well as everyday scientific questions.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Coronet Films

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