This animated short by Norman McLaren serves as a wartime savings campaign. Symbolic figures, drawn directly on 35mm film stock, move and dance against a simple painted background. The score is "Pinetop's Boogie Woogie," by Albert Ammons.
Ages 14 to 17
Civics/Citizenship - Citizen Responsibilities
History - World War I
History - World War II
History and Citizenship Education - Economy and Development (1500-present)
Brainstorm student knowledge of Canada Savings Bonds as a way of saving money. Why were Canadians encouraged to buy "war saving certificates" during both World Wars? How did the practice encourage saving once the wars were over?