Educational film guide ()

1949 EDITION 389-395 MEASUREMENT WITH LIGHT WAVES— height; the meaning of circular and parallel bands on gage surfaces; the precautions necessary in measurement with light waves; and the inspection procedures followed. The filmstrip, in addition to reviewing the motion picture, provides practice in interpreting band arrangements MICROMETER. Castle 1942 15min sd $27.15 m 389 sh-c-tr-ad Guide Produced by the U. S. Office of Education. Accompanying fllmstrip $1 Presents in considerable detail an explanation of the basic principles on which the micrometer works; correct care, use, and maintenance of a micrometer; and tlie various forms of the micrometer developed to measure outside lengths, inside lengths and depths "As valuable for the physics teacher as for the machine operator. The close-up views and clear explanations will shorten the time required for a class to grasp the understanding and operation of the instrument amazingly. The best film of this type I have seen." Collaborator PRECISELY SO. GM Rev. 1949 20min sd loan 389 sh-c-tr The development of modern standards of accuracy from ancient times. Scientific instruments which measure time to the thousandth part of a second — ^weigh a dot of a lead pencil on a piece of paper — split a hair-breadth measurement into hundreds of parts are here. Precision instruments do precision jobs "A ratlier unusual presentation of measurement comparisons. Should be most valuable to mathematics classes, as well as interesting." Collaborator STEEL RULE. Castle 1942 14min sd $25.71 * 389 sh-c-tr-ad Guide Produced by the U.S. Office of Education. Accompanying fllmstrip $1 Discusses in considerable detail the steel rule, emphasizing the variations of the steel rule; the type of scales found on them; their proper use; and the correct procedures in transferring measurement by means of calipers and dividers VERNIERS. Castle 1942 19min sd $30.74 389 sh-c-tr-ad Guide Produced by the U. S. Office of Education. Accompanying fllmstrip $1 Offers a detailed study, largely in animation, of the principles of the vernier scale and its application to precision measurement. The reading of the vernier scale and the precautions necessary in the care of tools having a vernier scale are stressed The film closes with scenes and commentary emphasizing the care that is required to maintain the accuracy of all tools using vernier scales 391 Cosfume 390 Social cusfoms WE DO IT BECAUSE. TFC 1942 7min sd (Passing parade) apply 390 jh-sh-c-ad Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer "This subject deals with the alleged explanations of various social customs such aa shaking hands, tipping the hat, toasting in wine, the wedding ring and wedding veil, kissing the bride, why table knives have round ends, and why we launch ships with a bottle of wine." Advisory committee CHARM AND BEAUTY— GLI MPSES OF THE CHINESE DRESS. ChinaFlm 1946 IBmin si color $75, rent $3 391 el-Jh-sh-c-ad Guide Produced by Harmon Foundation Chinese dress and designs are adapted to American styling, photographed in this country 392 Marriage customs STRING OF BEADS. UWF 1948 20min sd $90. * rent $3 392 Jh-sh-c-ad A story of life on a tea plantation in Assam, showing work and play, betrothal, marriage and family life 394 Holidays EARLY ONE MORNING. Scandia 1940 lOmin sd $25 394 el-Jh-sh-ad "A remarkable film of an actual Christmas celebration in Sweden. The whole countryside awakens at four o'clock on Christmas morning, and all interest is centered on the church and its surrounding graveyard. . . Pine torches light the way for members of the congregation who have come to the church with their horsedrawn sleighs. Young voices sing the Swedish glory of the Newborn King, and the vicar repeats the story of the miracle birth of Christ.' Wisconsin "Christmas morning In Scandinavia. Going to church In the dark with lighted torches. Singing of Christmas carols. Snow scenes add delightful atmosphere." Collaborator UKRAINIAN WINTER HOLIDAYS. CanNFB 1942 22min sd color $150, rent $6 394 el-jh-sh-c-ad Christmas Is celebrated In a Ukrainian community near Winnipeg, where ancient songs, traditional dances, and brilliant costumes make gay the home festivities These lighthearted scenes are brought into striking contrast with the solemnity of Christmas ceremonies In the Greek Orthodox church 395 eiquet ARE YOU POPULAR? Coronet 1948 lOmin sd * $45; also color $90 395 jh-sh-c-ad The hero and heroine, Wally and Caroline, are popular and welcome in any group because they're friendly, considerate and interested in other people "Crystallizes teen-age problems of social behavior into a vital compact guide to boy-and-girl proprieties and popularity, as an attractive cast portrays realistically familiar situations and characterizations." See & hear EVERYDAY COURTESY. Coronet 1948 lOmin * sd $45; also color $90 395 el-Jh-sh-ad Guide Collaborator: William E. Young, divisional director, University of the State of New York Gives students an opportunity to observe courtesy in action when the class in this film invites their parents to a special courtesy exhibit at school. Shows that such supposed formalities as invitations, replies, telephone manners and introductions really add up to the friendliness and thought for others which makes each individual's life more pleasurable 367