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Catastrophe

S1 E8
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2003

Cosette and Aimé wonder where they could live in Canada. At each location suggested by Cosette, Aimé talks about the dangers presented by natural phenomena specific to each region. This episode covers earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, forest fires and much more.

Levels:
Secondary Grade 9 Elementary Grade 8 Grade 5 Grade 7
Subjects:
Social Studies, History, and Geography Geography Science and technology Life Systems Structures and Mechanisms Earth and Space Systems
Skills:
Global Citizenship and Sustainability Critical Thinking
Themes:
Environment and Sustainable Development
French level:
B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2) B2: Vantage
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E1 : Eau Canada!

26min
This episode looks at wastewater, watersheds, sewage systems and water treatment plants.
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E2 : Pollution

26min
This episode looks at issues such as noise and light pollution, advertising, greenhouse gases and waste.
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E3 : Agriculture

26min
This episode looks at the fur trade, breeding and production of potatoes, maple syrup and canola.
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E4 : Le Canada vraiment à la carte

26min7s
This episode looks at maps, atlases, coordinates, GPS and cardinal points, from ancient societies to the present day.
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E6 : La vie et la mort d'une ville

26min
This episode looks at sewers, aqueducts, municipalities and their systems.
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E7 : À vos marques... Prêts... Travaillez!

26min
This episode deals with globalization, technology and changes in the labor market. It looks at corporations, profits, unions and wages, careers and the job market.
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E8 : Catastrophe

26min
This episode covers earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, forest fires and much more.
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E9 : Voyage aller-retour

26min
Cosette travels to Prince Edward Island, while Aimé goes to Banff. They focus on tourism and its impact on wildlife.
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E10 : La mondialisation, pour le meilleur et pour le pire

26min11s
This episode looks at the impact of economic globalization on Canadian society, the free movement of capital, the race for profit, GMOs and mad cow disease.
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E11 : La loi du nombre

26min13s
This episode looks at demography: the study of populations and how they change.
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E13 : Ressources naturelles et technologie

26min
This episode looks at technology and the exploitation of natural resources such as tar sands and tantalum, and the impact of this exploitation on natural habitats.
Levels:
Secondary Grade 9 Elementary Grade 8 Grade 5 Grade 7
Subjects:
Social Studies, History, and Geography Geography Science and technology Life Systems Structures and Mechanisms Earth and Space Systems
Skills:
Global Citizenship and Sustainability Critical Thinking
Themes:
Environment and Sustainable Development
French level:
B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2) B2: Vantage