Connections 1
This ten volume series was made in 1978 by turning science into a detective story, James Burke creates a series that will fascinate students and adults alike. This interdisciplinary approach has never before been applied to history or science and it succeeds tremendously. Winner of the Red Ribbon in the American Film Festival, the scope of the series covers 19 countries and 150 locations, requiring over 14 months of filming.
- Title ID 18-CN
- History, World History, Science, Social Studies
- 10 Programs
- 11 Supplemental Files
- 10th Grade through Post Secondary
- Published by The BBC
Included Programs
Supplemental Files
Reviews
Included Programs
The Trigger EffectRunning time is 50 minutes
Death in the MorningRunning time is 50 minutes
Distant VoicesRunning time is 50 minutes
Faith in NumbersRunning time is 50 minutes
The Wheel of FortuneRunning time is 50 minutes
Thunder in the SkiesRunning time is 50 minutes
The Long ChainRunning time is 50 minutes
Eat Drink and Be MerryRunning time is 50 minutes
CountdownRunning time is 50 minutes
Yesterday, Tomorrow and YouRunning time is 50 minutes
Supplemental Files
- MARC Records for CN
- MARC records for the series Connections 1
- Transcription for The Trigger Effect
- Transcription for Death in the Morning
- Transcription for Distant Voices
- Transcription for Faith in Numbers
- Transcription for The Wheel of Fortune
- Transcription for Thunder in the Skies
- Transcription for The Long Chain
- Transcription for Eat Drink and Be Merry
- Transcription for Countdown
- Transcription for Yesterday, Tomorrow and You
Reviews
"This is another superb example of the genius of James Burke, whose Connections Series has rightly garnered all sorts of awards...This journey will introduce the student to the famous as well as the obscure. This film is a wonderful intellectual romp..."
The American Film and Video Review