Bullfrog Films
11 minutes
Study Guide
Grades 3-6

Produced by Idelle Musiek

VHS Purchase $59
US Release Date: 1987
Copyright Date: 1986
VHS ISBN: 1-56029-221-0

Subjects
Biology
Children's Films
Health

Awards and Festivals
CINE Golden Eagle
Honorable Mention, National Educational Film & Video Festival
Barcelona Scientific Film Festival
Huy Amateur Film Festival, Belgium
Cell Wars

Before discussing A.I.D.S. show students how the human immune system works!

"A highly original and entertaining episode through the body's defense system." Dr. Benjamin Bonavida, Prof. of Immunology, UCLA School of Medicine

This film is the only one we know of that can give intermediate students the scientific understanding of the immune system that they need before being introduced to the subject of A.I.D.S.

CELL WARS is a lively introduction to immunology that shows kids how the body's cells defend themselves against invading germs. A mock battle, with actors playing the attackers and defenders of cells, is interspersed with animation and microphotography of real cells. Children come away with an understanding of bacteria and virus germs, lymphocytes, phagocytes, and antibodies.

The discussion guide will help teachers review these concepts, with the option of introducing immune deficiency disease in its biological context.

Web Page: http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/cell.html

Reviews
"CELL WARS has all the content and factual information usually imparted in didactic educational films, but its perky presentation captures the attention of elementary school children."

Rebecca Smith, 4th-5th Grade Teacher, Port Arthur, Texas

"CELL WARS is a highly original and entertaining episode through the body's defense system. The animation and special effects are very strong and provide an excellent vehicle for explaining scientific concepts."
Dr. Benjamin Bonavida, Prof. of Immunology, UCLA School of Medicine

"Creating memorable images, this unusual presentation... creatively paves the way for the study of A.I.D.S. or dental hygiene for viewers in schools or public libraries."