Our Big, Round World / Snails: Backyard Science / Edgar Allan Poe: Background for His Works

Duration: 500

Year Published: 195419791958

Creator: Coronet Instructional Films/ Norman Bean Films

Complete Record: 1) (1954) Presents basic geographic concepts for intermediate grade students. Describes the roundness of the earth, explains the significance of the rotation of the earth, and shows how geographical location affects climate. Shots including: a model of earth/ children in backyard/ a mother rabbit feeding her baby bunnies/ an illustration of North pole, South pole, and equator/ A Japanese family having breakfast 2) (1979) Describes snails' physical characteristics, their eating habits and behavior patterns, and the ways in which they are helpful to man. For elementary grades. 3) (1958) Paintings created in the style of Poe's writing bring to life scenes from his works. Excerpts from To Helen, The fall of the house of Usher, The murders in the Rue Morgue, The raven, and other works reveal elements which contribute to his stature as critic, literary craftsman, and perfector of the short story.