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ALPHABETICAL TITLE LIST 5. MODELS, MOLECULES. AND MATHE MATICS. Explains how the results of observation and experiment can be illustrated with models. Demonstrates with models of crystals and molecules. Tells how models help in understanding phenomena and suggests mathematical relationships 6. SCIENTIFIC FORECASTING. Discusses the importance of scientific forecasting. Compares forecasting through astrology, palmistry, laws or average, and the business cycle with the scientific methods of valid theory and statistical evaluation 7. STATISTICAL EVIDENCE. Illustrates the laws of chance or probability. Discusses fallacies of what is "normal" and "abnormal." Points out the variability of human beings by discussing the average man. Emphasizes limitations in what can be predicted 8. YOU CANNOT KNOW THE UNKNOW ABLE. Discusses the limits of predictability. Illustrates the nature of what is knowable and unknowable with the use of a swinging compound pendulum and an explanation of various properties of electrons 9. SOCIOLOGY OF MOLECULES. Discusses the forces that differentiate species of molecules. Reviews briefly the structure and nature of atoms and molecules. Shows different factors affecting the solubility of gases, liquids, and solids in water and other liquids 10. STORY OF HELIUM. Traces the scientific value of the discovery of helium to applications in deep sea diving and high altitude flying 11. BEASTS AND BONES. Explains the meth ods of analysis used in understanding the complexity, forms, and inter-relations of animals. Demonstrates with charts and models how animals are classified according to what they do and skeletal characteristics 12. QUIZ PROGRAM: SUMMARY. Reviews the important concepts of the preceding pro frams through questions and answers, 'ouches briefly on such concepts as the law of survival, law of averages, intelligence, and the criteria of scientific judgment 13. TO YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ACTIVE MINDS. Discusses the future of scientific endeavor and the qualities which help make a scientist. Explains why the young person interested in science should possess curiosity, imagination, drive, and a critical sense SCIENTIFIC TRAINING In HERITAGE II (6 films) SCIENTIST AND HIS WORK In HERITAGE li (6 films) SCIENTISTS AND PEOPLE In SCIENTIFIC METHODS (13 films) SCREW THREADS. PurdueU 1958 27min sd b«&w $125. rent $3.25 sh-c-ad Defines, by means of models and drawings, the important terms associated with screw threads. Explains step-by-step constructions of national threads and square thread^ SCULPTOR CARVES A GIANT. Classroom 1956 16min sd color $1150 sh-c-ad Produced by Three Rivers Productions College students commission the sculptor. Carroll Barnes to create a monumental carving for their campus. The progress of the statue is followed from the fellmg of a giant redwood to the actual unveiling in their memorial court LC card Fi A 58-3538 EFLA evaluation card No. 3328 SCULPTURE— l-XI In SCULPTURE SERIES (11 films) SCULPTURE IN RELIEF In VISITS WITH A SCULPTOR (10 films) SCULPTURE IN THE WORLD OF ART. NET 1956 30mm sd b&w (World of art ser) rent $4.75 sh-c-ad Produced by WQED Presents a historical review of sculpturing, emphasizing the materials and techniques employed in creating this art form. Discusses sculptural masterpieces from Egypt. Assyria, and Greece SCULPTURE IN WOOD In VISITS WITH A SCULPTOR (10 films) SCULPTURE SERIES (11 films). NET 1956 ea 29min sd b&w rent ea $4.75 sh-c-ad Produced by KETC-TV Titles are: SCULPTURE— I. Discusses the materials and tools used in modeling a portrait bust from clay. Shows the steps in applying clay to the armature. Illustrates how the sculptor proceeds to develop essential characteristics of the model's head SCULPTURE— II. Brings the portrait bust to life-size proportions by adding more clay to the armature. Begins work on some of the details of form ending with a general likeness of the model SCULPTOR— III. Demonstrates the placement and modeling of facial features. Explains the technique of "drawing" and the importance of working all over the bust. Discusses the place of the death mask in sculpturing SCULPTURE— IV. Presents a review of the materials and work completed in the preceding programs. Explains the three general parts into which the head is divided. Shows the sculptor working on the eyes, chin, ears and nose SCULPTURE— V. Explains how the artist works to refine certain areas. Shows how to "draw" carefully in the clay to bring out certain characteristics of the model. Discusses capturing certain expressions in the clay SCULPTURE— VI. Explains how an area can be broken up into planes by the use of a block of wood. Shows ways of modeling the eyes. Discusses the importance of the sculptor being able to draw graphically sculpture:— VII. completes the clay bust. Shows how the eye is modeled. Emphasizes the importance of having different Barts work together as a whole. Outlines le many finishing techniques that can be used SCULPTURE— VIII. Illustrates the mold casting stage in the development of the sculptural portrait. Shows how plaster is mixed, applied to the clay, and the Importance of working fast. Discusses the use of shims for separating the mold SCULPTURE— IX. Demonstrates the removal of the mold from the clay bust. Shows methods and implements used in removing the cast. Points out the importance of being careful and patient. Reviews briefly what has taken place during the preceding programs SCULPTURE— X. Discusses the process of making a plaster cast. Points out how the molds are shellacked and placed together again. Demonstrates how the plaster is mixed. Shows the process of pouring the plaster into the mold SCULPTURE— XL Shows how the mold is removed from the finished plaster bust. Discusses the use of bluing in the first coat of plaster. Illustrates the use of the screw driver and mallet in removing the mold. Concludes with a comparison of the model and the completed plaster portrait bust SEA BIRDS AND SEA„ ELEPHANTS. Guild 1956 26i/2min sd b&w (Kingdom of the sea ser) rent apply p-el-Jh-sh.c-ad Life on remote islands off the Pacific Coast, featuring penguins, pelicans, seals and the almost extinct sea elephants SCULPTURE IN STONE In VISITS WITH A SCULPTOR (10 films) SEA OF AIR In DOCTORS IN SPACE (13 films) 69