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Patente et Bidule

52 episodes
Ready to discover the materials that make fascinating objects? Join Pat and Bibi, our two robotic-looking characters, on an adventure as they visit manufacturing plants and creative workshops. They will go through the different stages of production that lead to the making of various objects and structures such as windmills, clogs and…
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  • Episodes (15)
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E1 : Les éoliennes .

5 min
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Bibi and Pat learn more about the parts that make up wind turbines. They discover how energy is transmitted to provide electricity to homes and even video game consoles.
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E2 : Les balais .

5 min
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Pat and Bibi discover how to tie straw securely to a broom handle so that it doesn't fly away.
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E3 : Les bougies .

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Pat and Bibi visit a candle factory. They discover how different candles are made. They make observations about the condition of the material and the addition of substances to the wax to create a mixture.
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E4 : Les hamacs .

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We learn how to make hammocks: by braiding rope and tying it together to obtain a solid structure. You can use this vignette to explore the field of structures and mechanisms in science!
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E5 : Les perruques .

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Our two characters discover how to make wigs from real hair.
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E6 : Les bretzels .

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On a tour of this pretzel factory, Pat discovers that each pretzel is twisted by hand.
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E7 : Les glockenspiels .

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We discover how a glockenspiel is made: a musical instrument similar to the xylophone. This one is made from metal blades, rather than wood.
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E8 : Les sabots .

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We visit a craftsman who makes clogs from a log of wood. You will learn about the use of wood as a natural resource and the use of the various tools presented.
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E9 : Les bains chauffants .

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Pat et Bibi fabriquent une baignoire en polymère et en fibre de verre pour prendre un bain en plein air avec de l'eau chauffée au feu de bois.
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E10 : Les chapeaux .

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In Australia, our two characters discover the process of making a hat.
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E11 : Les parapluies .

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With a simple wooden handle, rods and fabric, Pat and Bibi learn how to make an umbrella.
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E12 : Les pinceaux .

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Pat and Bibi follow the meticulous manufacture of brushes of all shapes with which one can create masterpieces.
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E13 : Les maisons .

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Pat can't believe what he sees when an actual prefabricated house, built entirely inside a factory, is transported to his new address.
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E14 : Roulés à la cannelle .

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Pat and Bibi try to guess what bakers are making with sweet dough and nut and cinnamon filling.
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E15 : Les xylophones .

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Our two characters learn how to make and play the xylophone.
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    Levels:
    Elementary Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7
    Subjects:
    Science and technology Matter and Energy Structures and Mechanisms
    Skills:
    Self-Directed Learning Communication Critical Thinking
    French level:
    A2: Waystage B1: Threshold
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