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Le parc à neige

S2 E37
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2012

Using a special cannon that sprays water, Pat and Bibi make snow to create a fantastic park with slides and snow sculptures.

Levels:
Elementary Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 6 Grade 5 Grade 1 Grade 2
Subjects:
Social Sciences and Humanities Science and technology Matter and Energy
Skills:
Communication Self-Directed Learning Critical Thinking
French level:
B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2) A2: Waystage Basic User (A1 - A2)
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E1 : Les éoliennes

5min
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

5min
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

5min
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

5min
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

5min
Our two characters discover how to make wigs from real hair.
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E6 : Les bretzels

5min
On a tour of this pretzel factory, Pat discovers that each pretzel is twisted by hand.
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E7 : Les glockenspiels

5min
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

5min
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

5min
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

5min
In Australia, our two characters discover the process of making a hat.
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E11 : Les parapluies

5min
With a simple wooden handle, rods and fabric, Pat and Bibi learn how to make an umbrella.
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E12 : Les pinceaux

5min
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

5min
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

5min
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

5min
Our two characters learn how to make and play the xylophone.
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E16 : Les marionnettes

5min
Pat and Bibi find out that the puppets are real miniature humans with wooden skeletons, very realistic clay faces and custom-made clothes.
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E17 : Les planches de surf

5min
Pat and Bibi discover the different steps in the making of a surfboard.
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E18 : Les beignes

5min
In this capsule, we discover the preparation steps to make donuts.
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E19 : La corde

5min
In this clip, rope is made for tall ships.
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E20 : Les guitares

5min
Pat and Bibi explain the different important parts to make this musical instrument.
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E21 : Le moulage en sable

5min
Pat and Bibi find that it is possible to make molds with such delicate materials as beeswax and sand.
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E22 : Les cloches

5min
Pat and Bibi visit a bronze bell maker and discover the complexity and precision of sand casting.
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E23 : Les montres

5min
No more time to lose. Pat and Bibi are making wristwatches.
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E24 : Les biscuits

5min
What do Pat and Bibi make that is gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free and yeast-free? Great allergy-free cookies that everyone can enjoy.
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E25 : La patinoire du canal Rideau

5min
Pat and Bibi work through the night to make sure the world's largest skating rink is ready for the many skating fans.
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E26 : Les feux d'artifice

5min
Pat and Bibi observe the various stages of preparation and the parts necessary for the manufacture of fireworks.
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E27 : Les prothèses

5min
In this laboratory where artificial legs are made, Pat and Bibi realize that each prosthesis is custom-made.
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E28 : Les cornemuses

5min
Bibi shows Pat how to make the bagpipes, a traditional Scottish musical instrument.
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E29 : Les skis

5min
Pat is amazed to discover the different layers of materials needed to make skis.
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E30 : La pizza

5min
As Pat creates his own pizza, Bibi admires how the cook spins the pizza dough in the air.
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E31 : Les pendules à coucou

5min
Plus qu'une simple horloge, Pat et Bibi constatent qu'il y a plusieurs éléments qui rendent vivantes ces pendules, d'une boîte à musique, au sifflet du coucou, jusqu'aux petites figurines qui montrent comment les gens vivaient il y a très longtemps.
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E32 : Les carillons

5min1s
Pat and Bibi introduce us to the biggest musical instrument a single person can play: the carillon.
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E33 : Les tables

5min2s
What has four legs, wears a belt and has a tray on top? Pat and Bibi learn how to make a table.
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E34 : Le tissu

5min2s
Pat and Bibi discover that to make fabric, it takes a lot of threads that you weave one by one with a loom.
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E35 : Le velours

5min1s
Come and discover with Pat and Bibi how soft coloured velvet is made.
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E36 : Le savon

5min
With only three basic ingredients, Bibi shows Pat how to make soap.
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E37 : Le parc à neige

5min
Using a special cannon that sprays water, Pat and Bibi make snow to create a fantastic park with slides and snow sculptures.
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E38 : La boulangerie

5min
In the middle of the night, Pat and Bibi go to a mega-bakery to learn how to make thousands of loaves of bread at once.
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E39 : Les panneaux d'affichage

5min2s
Using a giant printer, Pat and Bibi explain how to print the posters that end up on the very tall billboard.
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E40 : La poterie

5min
Pat and Bibi find that there are several steps to making a beautiful clay teapot.
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E41 : La planche à roulettes allongées

5min1s
Pat and Bibi learn how to make this longboard that can reach very high speeds.
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E42 : Le contreplaqué

5min1s
Thanks to a giant blade that peels tree trunks, Pat and Bibi discover how sheets of wood are obtained and glued together to make plywood.
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E43 : Les sculptures sur glace

5min1s
Pat and Bibi visit the carvers who are participating in the ice carving contest. Each team has three days to transform huge blocks of ice into beautiful sculptures.
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E44 : Les gâteaux

5min1s
Pat is amazed that with just a few basic ingredients, you can bake a beautiful sponge cake.
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E45 : Les ustensiles de table

5min1s
From a simple sheet of steel and various presses, Pat and Bibi make spoons, forks and knives to set the table.
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E46 : L'essence de lavande

5min1s
Pat is surprised to learn that it is possible to bottle smells, like the sweet scent of this flower.
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E47 : Les parfums

5min1s
Pat and Bibi take a tour of the perfume factory to discover the steps involved in making lavender perfume.
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E48 : Les chaussons de ballet

5min1s
Pat and Bibi discover the types of fabrics needed to make ballet shoes that stand on their tips.
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E49 : Le papier

5min1s
Our two friends learn how to make paper that will be used to wrap food.
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E50 : La crème glacée

5min1s
With a good rich cream, Bibi teaches Pat how to make a delicious ice cream with different flavours.
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E51 : Les montgolfières

5min1s
With a lot of fabric, a lot of reed stems and a big flame, Pat and Bibi learn how to make a hot air balloon that flies in the air.
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E52 : La farine de blé

5min1s
Pat and Bibi accompany us through each step to make flour from wheat grains.
Levels:
Elementary Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 6 Grade 5 Grade 1 Grade 2
Subjects:
Social Sciences and Humanities Science and technology Matter and Energy
Skills:
Communication Self-Directed Learning Critical Thinking
French level:
B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2) A2: Waystage Basic User (A1 - A2)