11301. Great expectations II (33:56)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Clifton Fadiman, John Stride, Rosalie Crutchley, Douglas Campbell, John Barnes, Mark Dignam, Michael Gwynn, Edwin Richfield, Roddy Hughes, Sarah Long, Richard Caldicot, C. Walter Hodges, Robert Johnson, Leon Bijou, Michael Livesey
Summary:
Probes into the meanings lying behind the story. Explains the development of the strange, twisted relationships between the major characters. Clifton Fadiman interprets the dominant themes in the novel by placing them against a larger philosophical background. Closes with the scene in which Pip is reunited with Joe Gargery and begins to find himself. Dramatic excerpts by members of The Old Vic Company.

11302. Shelter (11:08)

Date:
1937
Main contributors:
Erpi Classroom Films Inc., Wallace W. Atwood
Summary:
Shows the major concepts in the evolution of shelter, starting with primitive shelter construction from materials close at hand. Traces man's growing ability to change the form of these materials and shows how transportation has increased the variety of his supply. Emphasizes the high specialization of effort in construction of modern kinds of shelters, each designed for a special purpose. An instructional sound film.

11303. Rules and laws : why we need them--how we get good ones (14:52)

Date:
1952
Main contributors:
Ritter, Young, Lerner Associates, Douglas Townsend
Summary:
A group of children learn how rules and laws are made and changed as they play games together. Emphasizes the concept that rules must be changed with changing conditions. Points out ways in which laws serve the needs of entire communities and the nation.

11304. Series and parallel circuits (10:58)

Date:
1944
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Morris Meister
Summary:
Demonstrates the relationships between resistance, current, and electromotive force in series circuits and in parallel circuits by computing the resistance of a toaster and a lamp, and the amperage of a soldering iron. Demonstrates the advantages and disadvantages of both types of circuits. Describes a simple series-parallel combination and presents examples.

11305. How to conduct a discussion (23:34)

Date:
1953
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Cyril O. Houle, Leland Bradford, Malcolm Knowles, James H. McBurney, Howard McClusky
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 and exemplifies eleven important elements of effective group discussions. Uses narration and sync sound in portraying the different groups and summarizing the important points.

11306. Immigration (11:14)

Date:
1946
Main contributors:
Henry S. Commager, Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc.
Summary:
Unfolds the story of immigration into the U.S. from colonial times. Through animated maps and photography explains where various groups of immigrants came from, where they settled, and why they left their homes to come to America. Dramatizes the immigrants' entry in to the U.S., and points out that many later apply for American citizenship.

11307. Ice cream (11:13)

Date:
1948
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, H. H. Sommer
Summary:
Shows how ice cream is made in the home and in a modern ice cream plant. Includes measuring devices, weighing, mixing, pasteurizing, homogenizing, cooling, testing, freezing, packing, and hardening processes, and the making of chocolate ice-cream bars.

11308. The snapping turtle (10:49)

Date:
1940
Main contributors:
Erpi Classroom Films Inc., E. Laurence Palmer
Summary:
Presents the life story of the snapping turtle in its natural habitat. Observes the snapping turtle's features, its encounters with other animal life, the laying and protection of its eggs, its hatching, and developmental conditioning. Its appearance is compared with that of the painted turtle. Digging in for and emergence from the winter's hibernation conclude the presentation.

11309. Southeastern states (second edition) (11:15)

Date:
1956
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Howard W. Odum
Summary:
Describes the topography, climate, economy, cultural patterns, and heritage of the Southeastern States. Discusses the changes in the region which are being brought about by such developments as flood control, soil conservation, the building of power dams, industrialization, urbanization, the decrease in tenant farming, and the diversification and modernization of agriculture. Uses animated maps in showing the Southeast's relation to other regions.

11310. Sewing (11:06)

Date:
1953
Main contributors:
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films Inc., Irene H. Buchanan, Hal Kopel
Summary:
Portrays sewing as a useful art and a pleasurable leisure-time occupation and surveys the process of sewing, as a high school girl makes a party dress in her sewing class. Offers some suggestions in choosing a pattern and fabrics for a garment, describes ways to improve planning, and summarizes the steps to be taken in sewing, including measuring, matching to a pattern, cutting, marking, and stitching.