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Pas si vite!

S4 E7
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Lucas, Emma, Thomas and Huan take the bus. Once they get off at the bus stop, they go in front of the bus to cross. Célestin stops them: when there are no traffic lights, they must wait for the bus to leave before crossing the street to fully see the street and the traffic.

Levels:
Elementary Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Kindergarten
Subjects:
Français Communication orale Health and Physical Education Programme de la maternelle et du jardin d’enfants Demonstrating Literacy Behaviours Self-Regulation and Well-Being French as a Second Language Listening
Skills:
Communication Critical Thinking Problem Solving Self-Directed Learning Collaboration
French level:
A2: Waystage Basic User (A1 - A2) B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2)
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E1 : Passage protégé

3min19s
In front of the school, the teacher stops the cars and lets the children cross. Lucas and Thomas cross alone, busy with an exciting conversation, feeling safe because of the green signal. At the next crossing, an accident is likely to happen without Célestin's intervention. Lucas realizes that before he crosses, he must look both…
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E2 : Personne ne bouge!

3min21s
Lucas, Emma and Thomas have to cross a protected intersection alone. The signal is red. The children wait and pass when the signal changes to green. A car comes from their right and turns without stopping! Célestin pushes the children away from the road and explains that even though the signal is green, they must look to the left and…
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E3 : Ne tombe pas dans le panneau!

3min20s
Lucas, Emma and Thomas are stopped by work on the sidewalk. As a man has put his garbage cans in front of the signs that indicate the safe path, they are about to walk down the street. Célestin stops them in time. The children must point out to the man the confusion he is causing by hiding the signs.
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E4 : Bon pied, bon oeil!

3min20s
At the campsite, Lucas and Thomas want to go to the pool which is just across the road. Dad gives them permission to go alone. The children go to the right of the road. Célestin stops them: when there is no sidewalk, you have to walk on the left side of the road to see the cars coming and then you have to walk one behind the other. …
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E5 : Ça roule!

3min20s
Lucas and his cousin Mathieu are waiting for mom at the door of the supermarket. It's a great place to play hide and seek with Brice who also accompanied his mother. But cars are moving without seeing the children hiding behind them. Célestin intervenes in time because a parking lot is not a place to play!
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E6 : Aidez-moi à traverser!

3min19s
After eating at Brice's, Lucas walks home. On the way, he is impressed by the heavy traffic at this hour. At a crossroads, he doesn't even dare to cross, afraid of the cars. Célestin suggests that he ask someone for help. Lucas crosses safely, holding the hand of a teenager.
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E7 : Pas si vite!

3min19s
Lucas, Emma, Thomas and Huan take the bus. Once they get off at the bus stop, they go in front of the bus to cross. Célestin stops them: when there are no traffic lights, they must wait for the bus to leave before crossing the street to fully see the street and the traffic.
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E8 : L'accident

3min21s
Lucas is playing in the snow-covered garden when suddenly, on the icy street, a driver loses control of his car and hits a pole. No one gets out of the wrecked car. Lucas panics because his mom is not home and he doesn't know what to do. Célestin helps him regain his composure.
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E9 : Le petit clic!

3min21s
Lucas, Thomas, Woofy and Uncle Maxime come out of a restaurant with their arms full of food. Eating in the car is great. The seatbelt is however cumbersome. Lucas puts it in front of him and Thomas puts it on halfway. A ball crosses the road and Uncle Maxime brakes! Everything flies and falls over. Célestin is right: even at slow…
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E10 : Silence, on roule!

3min21s
The car journey seems long for Lucas who is bored, hot, thirsty, who annoys Woofy who barks and who wakes Lily who cries. Annoyed, dad almost hits a car and mom gets angry. They take a break in a parking lot. Celestin explains to Lucas that it is essential for everyone's safety that the driver stays focused on his driving.
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E11 : Le bon côté

3min19s
Today, Dad is taking the kids to school. A truck causes a traffic jam. Since school is not very far, Lucas wants to get out of the car. Dad stops him because he sees a motorcycle slipping between the cars. Always get out on the right side and never without looking!
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E12 : Ne jette rien!

3min20s
A bus takes Lucas' class to the sea. The children are snacking and a few kilometers before they arrive, Emma is afraid that the driver will ask them to clean up! Brice doesn't want to clean up! He throws his garbage out the window. His water bottle goes the same way just as a car starts to pass the bus. Surprised, the driver…
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E14 : Les jambes et la tête

3min20s
Helmets are essential when riding on the bike path, even if it bothers some people who think it is ridiculous. A dog crossing the path nearly causes and injury. As Célestin says: what is ridiculous is not wearing a helmet!
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E15 : La course

3min21s
Aunt Renee drives Lucas home. Renee respects the speed limit and Lucas blames her for driving too slowly. Tonight there is the movie Sprector on the television, but she is going to make him miss it. When a car passes them and pulls out in front of them, Lucas asks Renee to do the same and race! Célestin intervenes, explaining to Lucas…
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E16 : Seuls dans l'auto

3min20s
Mom accompanies Lucas and Thomas to judo and stops at the bakery. Finding the time long, Célestin goes out to see what she is doing. The children get in the front of the car and have fun 'driving'. Célestin comes back in time to show them that an accident can happen quickly if they release the hand brake. Mom, in turn,…
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E17 : Rien ne dépasse

3min20s
Lucas gets in the car with his dad to drive to the mountains. Very quickly, the curves make him feel sick. Dad suggests to Lucas to roll down his window to get some fresh air. Woofy also looks bad. Lucas rolls down his window and puts its nose in the wind. A bus arrives on the narrow road. It comes so close to the car that it tears…
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E19 : Quai de la peur

3min21s
On the platform in the subway, Lucas gets too close to the edge and almost falls on the rails. Fortunately, Célestin is watching over him: marks are drawn on the ground, he must respect them and stay away from the edge.
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E20 : La voie de la prudence

3min18s
On their way home by train, Lucas, Emma and Victor are hanging out. When they realize that the teacher and their friends are already on the platform, they decide to join them by the shortest route: by crossing the train tracks. Fortunately, Célestin intervenes and shows them the danger.
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E21 : C'est fait pour toi

3min20s
Lucas, Thomas and Brice are in the backyard with scooters, skates and skateboards, but the gravel doesn't roll well, and the park is occupied by grown-ups. Brice has the idea to use the street, the bike path, the stairs of his building and the sloping street as a playground. But cyclists and pedestrians don't agree and there…
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E22 : Histoire sans frein

3min20s
Lucas and Thomas are skateboarding in the park, accompanied by Emma who doesn't know how to skateboard. After a while, she gets bored and wants to try. Thomas lends her his skateboard and equipment and Emma begins her first lesson. In an attempt to keep up with Lucas, she goes downhill before she masters the technique and has a…
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E23 : Ouille!

3min20s
Lucas meets up with his friends to go rollerblading. The equipment is annoying, and it makes him look like a baby, so despite Emma's advice, he doesn't wear it. When everyone falls, those who are not protected are the most injured and can no longer play.
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E24 : Priorité : piétons

3min20s
Lucas and his friends are rollerblading in a designated area. To impress Emma, and under the pretext that sidewalks are for everyone, Victor jumps on benches and passes between the pedestrians. Until he skates backwards and hits a passerby, spilling her bag of groceries. Célestin reminds them that sidewalks are primarily for…
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E25 : Mon beau vélo...

3min20s
Lucas and Thomas are riding their bikes in the garden. Lucas lets his bike fall on the ground without caring about it. Célestin and Thomas end up wondering why he takes so little care of his things. When questioned, Lucas finally admits that it's a good idea to take care of his things!
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E26 : Beau temps mais...

3min21s
In the mountains, Emma and Lucas are riding their bikes, having promised Mom they would be home for dinner. The weather is nice and they ride to the sheepfold. They are surprised by a storm. Lucas asks the shepherd to warn his mother and realizes that before going for a ride, there are several things to consider.
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E27 : L'eau est précieuse

3min20s
It is a very warm day. While waiting to go to the pool, the children run water in the bathtub. Célestin reminds them that in a heat wave, they should not waste water: it should firstly be used for drinking and washing. And one must not forget to turn off the taps.
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E28 : Parfois, méfie-toi de l'eau qui dort

3min18s
On their way to a picnic, the family stops at a fountain to drink. Célestin warns Lucas that the water is not drinkable. Further on, they find a place by a river. Célestin quickly realizes that the water is also polluted by fertilizers and pesticides. Too bad, it was such a pretty spot in the countryside!
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E29 : L'eau, j'adore!

3min19s
Lucas and his friends go for a walk in the mountains. Hélène recommends drinking while walking, without waiting to be thirsty. Seeing a waterfall gushing out of the rock, the children marvel at how beautiful the water is. Encouraged by Celestin, Victor ends up drinking this spring water instead of a soda. The walk ends with a swim in…
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E30 : Le voleur d'eau

3min20s
C'est amusant d'arroser le jardin, surtout quand il fait très chaud! Mais à peine arrosées, les plantes sont déjà sèches, et en piteux état. Célestin leur explique que lorsque le soleil est haut dans le ciel, l'eau s'évapore très vite, et les plantes brûlent. Arroser, c'est bien, mais le soir ou le matin,…
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E31 : Dans mon panier

3min19s
Impossible to swim today because the beach is invaded by plastic bags. But where do they come from? Célestin explains: all these bags that people take while shopping and then throw away, without much regard for the environment, will remain there for thousands of years. The children are horrified. What can we do to stop it? Take a…
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E32 : Le papier recyclé...

3min20s
Lucas is shopping for the new school year. He meets Thomas who has chosen notebooks made of recycled paper. At first skeptical, Lucas quickly understands that cutting down beautiful trees is contributing to deforestation. It is also contributing to the disappearance of certain animals. At school, Lucas and Thomas will be proud to show…
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E33 : C'était un petit jardin...

3min20s
Lucas and his aunt Renee spend the afternoon together and go for a walk in the park. Lucas goes to play ball with Victor while Renee rests on a bench. The boys throw the ball back and forth, not caring about the flowers they step on, the branches they hit, the birds they disturb, or a family of ducks they separate. Célestin asks the…
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E35 : J'existe, tu existes... lui aussi

3min21s
Lucas's class goes to the mountains. The children hope to see the pair of wolves that live there, except for Huan who is very afraid. Emma admits she is afraid of bats; Lucas is afraid of sharks. As for Victor, he admits he doesn't like owls that come out at night screaming. Célestin reassures everyone by explaining the role…
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E36 : La flamme et le couvercle

3min20s
In an old photo album, Lucas discovers that his mother's grandmother used coal to heat the stove. Nowadays, there is almost no coal left and gas is mostly used. Lucas' mother heats the water without putting a lid on the pot. Célestin explains to him that putting a lid on the pot reduces the amount of energy used.
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E37 : Jolie cage et belle niche

3min20s
Lucas garde le hamster de Thomas. Quand Célestin découvre la petite bête, il voit qu'elle n'a plus rien à boire. Vite, il avertit Lucas! Cependant, nourrir un animal ne suffit pas, il faut jouer avec lui et entretenir sa cage. Quel travail! Surtout que Woofy a aussi envie que sa niche soit propre.
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E38 : La couche de quoi?

3min19s
Aerosols, excessive traffic and even farting cows! All these gases damage the ozone layer that protects the Earth. Lucas is well aware of this. How can he convince his mom and dad, who use insecticides and their car for every trip? Célestin will help Lucas to make himself heard.
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E39 : On ramasse!

3min19s
Lucas is walking around town. He is holding Woofy on a leash as it relieves itself on the sidewalk. Lucas only wants to get away as quickly as possible, ignoring the poop his dog has made on the sidewalk. Célestin calls him to order. Lucas becomes aware of his responsibilities towards his animal and picks up Woofy's poop with the…
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E40 : La mer, c'est pas ta poubelle

3min19s
Lucas's class goes on a trip to the sea. The children admire specimens of aquatic fauna that have come to swim at the surface. After lunch, Huan, stuck with his plastic bag, listens to Brice who suggests that he throw it into the sea. Furious, Célestin recovers the bag. He explains that it could be swallowed by a sea turtle or…
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E41 : L'eau c'est la vie

3min17s
Emma, Thomas and Lucas take a break from their bike ride. Emma notices that some horses in a nearby meadow have knocked over the water trough. She wants to alert the owners, but Lucas prefers to continue the ride. Célestin intervenes and explains to Lucas that Emma is right. Like humans, animals need fresh water.
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E42 : Les petits canards et les antilopes

3min20s
It´s raining. Lucas is sad. He hates the rain. His soccer game has been cancelled. Célestin explains that, in certain countries, rain would be considered a blessing. The children are going to learn about the issues of drought and desertification.
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E43 : Trier pour recycler

3min19s
Mom asks Thomas and Lucas to tidy up. With his method of putting everything in the same garbage can, Lucas is suddenly interrupted by Célestin. Célestin shows him the importance of sorting waste because it will then be recycled to make new objects.
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E45 : Nos arbres sont en danger

3min21s
On the way to the mountain, Dad remembers passing by as a child. It was beautiful then, there were so many more trees! Célestin explains to Lucas that pollution, caused by trucks, suffocates vegetation. He goes on to talk about acid rain, deforestation and natural disasters.
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E46 : Au secours!

3min21s
On his way home from school in the middle of winter, Lucas sees a bird fall at his feet in the snow. He picks it up in his mittens, rushes home and asks Célestin for advice. Célestin suggests putting the bird in a cardboard box near a heat source. He explains that winter is a very difficult time of year for the birds, as they can no…
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E47 : Suis le sentier

3min20s
To get to the waterfall faster, Lucas, Victor and Huan are willing to follow an unmarked path. Célestin shows them the dangers and Emma gets angry: crushing young shoots is not right. After some reluctance, Lucas and Victor soften to the idea because of a rabbit that comes to nibble on the shoots where they were headed.
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E48 : À pied, c'est tellement mieux!

3min21s
Lucas and his mother are getting ready to go to the movies. Lucas's mom is looking for her car keys. Lucas is worried about how long it will take them to park the car and suggests that they walk there. Célestin advises him to give his mother convincing arguments. She knows that the city is polluted, but does she know that this…
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E49 : La bonne température

3min23s
Lucas doesn't like winter because it's cold, gray and you can't play outside. So he decides to recreate summer in his room by turning up the heat, taking off his sweater and socks. However, Célestin disagrees: it's wasting energy for nothing! We need to save on heating.
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E50 : C'est allumé ou c'est éteint?

3min18s
In the evening, at Lucas's house, no electrical appliances are used. However, each one emits a small colored light. Célestin wants to know why.
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E51 : Bords de mer... noire!

3min20s
Emma et Lucas s'amusent sur une plage. Ils enterrent leur trésor dans une petite grotte et y découvrent des boules de pétrole. Ils veulent les nettoyer, mais Célestin s'y oppose et veut alerter les adultes.
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E52 : Ma planète bleue

3min21s
Lucas's class takes a hot air balloon ride. The children admire the countryside that passes before their eyes and recognize the wild animals in the forests. But suddenly, the wind turns and pushes the balloons in another direction, over huge empty fields. No more forests, no more animals. Célestin assures them that they can…
Levels:
Elementary Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Kindergarten
Subjects:
Français Communication orale Health and Physical Education Programme de la maternelle et du jardin d’enfants Demonstrating Literacy Behaviours Self-Regulation and Well-Being French as a Second Language Listening
Skills:
Communication Critical Thinking Problem Solving Self-Directed Learning Collaboration
French level:
A2: Waystage Basic User (A1 - A2) B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2)