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Les oléoducs

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2019

The Canadian government has just purchased an oil pipeline. Whether one is for or against this political move, it is important to note the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of oil transportation. The preparation of a dessert will make us take a few detours to discuss the use of oil in Canada and its environmental issue. Are we ready to put oil aside? Good question! And like all good questions, we might as well eat some treats while we talk about it.

Levels:
Elementary Grade 6 Secondary Grade 12 Grade 9 Grade 11 Grade 10
Subjects:
Français Social Sciences and Humanities Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology Social Studies, History, and Geography People and Environments Geography
Skills:
Communication Self-Directed Learning Problem Solving Critical Thinking Global Citizenship and Sustainability
Themes:
Environment and Sustainable Development
French level:
B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2) B2: Vantage
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E1 : Le code vestimentaire

2min50s
With the help of a simple sandwich, Nadia and Marie-Clo discuss dress codes and what our clothes say about us. They talk about school uniforms and even controversies related to school dress codes. It's history and a bit of sociology between two slices of humor.
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E2 : Les oléoducs

3min
The Canadian government has just purchased an oil pipeline. Whether one is for or against this political move, it is important to note the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of oil transportation. The preparation of a dessert will make us take a few detours to discuss the use of oil in Canada and its environmental…
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E3 : L'alimentation

3min
In this clip, we explore the evolution of our diet, from Australopithecus to Homosapiens. Nadia and her guest Stef Paquette will explore this part of our prehistoric history to see when we first ate meat with spoons, bok choy and broccoli!
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E4 : Le plastique

2min53s
Nadia and Sylvain have fun breaking down plastic... not plastic itself... because that's really too long. No, they are going to deconstruct the notion of plastic: its origins, its chemical composition and the difficulties linked to waste. To do this, Nadia and Sylvain will cook little doughnuts that they will tie together in…
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E5 : L'immigration

2min50s
Permanent resident, emigrant and immigrant, the definition of these words can sometimes be complicated. In this video, Nadia and Christian take the opportunity to distinguish between the three... and also to put away the groceries! But to fully understand the issues surrounding immigration, it's not enough. You also need to…
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E6 : L'identité de genre

3min
Nadia and Lionel explore the question of gender identity in their own way. And their way is, of course, with the help of kitchen utensils! Anatomy, socio-cultural roles, gender expression or conformity, non-binarity or the difference between cisgender and transgender; all this terminology related to gender identity will be demystified…
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E7 : Le marché du carbone

3min
Nadia and Chloe do the dishes and everyone has to contribute because without clean dishes, we can't eat! It's kind of the same thing with the climate crisis... because without greenhouse gas limits, the planet will be too hot to grow what we eat. Is it possible to buy clean dishes from someone else who has washed too many?…
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E8 : Le lobbying

3min
Nadia and Caro are making sugar cookies and it's funny, because there's not that much sugar in the recipe... 'Is it because the sugar lobby hasn't gotten involved yet?' 'The what!?' We then learn what lobbying is and how lobby groups can have influence with governments... This can lead to regulations…
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E9 : Les vaccins

3min1s
The year 2020 has given rise to one of the greatest races in humanity: the race of scientists to find a vaccine that could save millions of people on the planet. Everyone knows what the overall effect of the vaccine will be, but very few people know how vaccines actually work on the human body.
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E10 : L'économie

3min
In a kitchen as in a science lab, it is often said, 'nothing is created, nothing is lost: everything is transformed.' This is not the case when it comes to money. It is now possible for governments and banks to 'invent' money. How can this work without creating a major financial crisis? The current pandemic is…
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E11 : L'agriculture urbaine

3min
Agriculture is not your cup of tea? Think again! From small home gardens to community gardens, discover urban greenhouses! Whether in the city or in the country, citizen or commercial, greenhouses can provide healthy food all year round, even in cold climates! In this episode, Nadia and Audrey will demonstrate, with the help of a…
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E12 : Les batteries

3min1s
The pantry is the cornerstone of the kitchen, and the starting point of all our best recipes! Much like planet Earth... which provides us with both food and essential resources. In this episode, Nadia and Kimya explore the pros and cons of an increasingly common mode of transportation - the electric car. A battery-powered vehicle that…
Levels:
Elementary Grade 6 Secondary Grade 12 Grade 9 Grade 11 Grade 10
Subjects:
Français Social Sciences and Humanities Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology Social Studies, History, and Geography People and Environments Geography
Skills:
Communication Self-Directed Learning Problem Solving Critical Thinking Global Citizenship and Sustainability
Themes:
Environment and Sustainable Development
French level:
B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2) B2: Vantage