15271. Fire's the enemy (11:10)

Date:
1953
Summary:
Relates the story of the Auxiliary Fire Service in Great Britain during World War II and shows men and equipment combating a real fire. Then describes the improvements in equipment since the war, ...

15272. Galileo's laws of falling bodies (06:11)

Date:
1953
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films; O. W. Eshbach; Warren P. Everote
Summary:
Develops the law of falling bodies and credits Galileo for his work in this area. Shows by experiment and slow motion photography that all bodies fall at the same rate of speed and uses the inclin...

15273. Getting the facts (11:32)

Date:
1953
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc.; Ralph D. Casey; John T. Bobbitt
Summary:
Shows how a group of adults gain greater clarity and understanding of a school problem after gathering the facts concerning the case. Warns against deciding on plans of action in favor of prejudic...

15274. Girl Scouting at Camp Julia Crowell (14:59)

Date:
1953
Main contributors:
Edward R. Feil; Edward Feil Productions; Barbara Bauman, Troop 567
Summary:
An overview of the annual Girl Scout camp activities at Camp Julia Crowell for the Cleveland Girl Scouts. Takes the viewer through the process of camp beginning with the campers' arrival and outlin...

15276. Gossip (10:49)

Date:
1953
Summary:
Illustrates the detrimental effects of rumors through the experience of Jean, a newcomer in a high school, who becomes the victim of a malicious rumor started by Jack, her first date. After sufferi...

15277. Helen Keller in her story (48:34)

Date:
1953
Summary:
A biography of Helen Keller, tracing her life from birth until 76 years of age, showing in detail how this blind, deaf, and mute woman has overcome her handicaps. Consists of still photographs, ear...

15279. Home Nursing: Fundamentals (14:20)

Date:
1953
Main contributors:
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Summary:
Illustrates various techniques and household arrangements for caring for the convalescent patient at home. Shows ways of arranging the sick room, making the beds, washing and serving the patient, ...

15280. How to conduct a discussion (23:34)

Date:
1953
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films; Cyril O. Houle; Leland Bradford
Summary:
Presents the results of a survey of about fifty adult groups to find common elements of a good group discussion. Illustrates the qualities of good leadership by showing various groups in action an...