La physique de la musique nous emmene dans un voyage derriere la beaute et l’inspiration de la musique afin d’explorer ses principles scientifiques. Nous examinons une large gamme d’instruments, allant du violon classique au ‘didjeridoo’ et au synthetiseur pur illustrer les concepts et les formules des ondes sonores. L’oscilloscope a rayons cathodiques est largement utilise pour demontrer comment les notes musicales complexes sont construites a partir de formes d’ondes plus simples.
Countries: CA
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Canada and the USA
This video examines the influence of the United States on Canada, and Canada-US relations. An excellent overview on how Canada’s growth as a nation has been affected by its powerful neighbor. Topics include history of Canada-US relations, economic relations, foreign policy, and cultural influences.
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Le Canada et les États-Unis
Un excellent survol de l’influence de notre puissant voisin sur la croissance du Canada. Les matiêres incluent l’histoire des relations entre le Canada et les Etats-Unis, les relations économiques, la politique étrangêre, et les influences culturelles.
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Don’t Catch the Killer
From the producers of “Fighting Meningococcal Disease”. Teenagers and young adults, aged between 15-25, are at a high risk of catching meningococcal disease, primarily because of their social lifestyle, and ignorance as to precautions to take and symptoms to watch out for. This video draws on the experience of six young adults who have battled the deadly disease and pass on their frank advice.
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Canadian Immigration
Today a third of our population has an ethnic background other than French or English. This video examines the issues Canada faces on immigration. Topics include why do we need immigration, Canada’s history of immigration, how immigration works, the immigrant experience and debunking common myths about immigration.
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Le Canada L’immigration
Aujourd’hui au Canada, le tiers de notre population a des origins ethniques autres que française et anglaise. Cette vidéo fait un survol de l’influence de l’immigration sur la société canadienne. Les matiêres incluent pourquoi l’immigration est-elle nécessaire, l’histoire de l’immigration au Canada, le fonctionnement de l’immigration, l’expérience des immigrés et les mythes de l’immigration.
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Confederation
Decisions made at Confederation still affect us today. This comprehensive video examines colonial beginnings, American invasion 1812, rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada, Durham Report and unification, railroads, economic push for Confederation, Dominion of Canada, provinces incorporate, patriation of the constitution, Meech Lake accords, and future challenges.
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Canadian Identity
This video raises questions about identity and what it means to be Canadian, what do we share as a people, and what makes us unique? Are there any values we can call Canadian? Different viewpoints are given for discussion. Five major issues affecting Canadian identity are discussed; regionalism, French/English relations, multiculturalism, native issues and the influence of the USA.
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L’ Identité Canadienne
Cette vidéo soulêve des questions sur l’identité et la signification d’être Canadien – ce que nous partageons en tant que peuple et ce qui nous rend unique. Y a-t-il des valeurs typiquement canadiennes? Différents points de vue à discuter vous sont proposés. Cette vidéo-cassette examine cinq questions qui ont un effet sur l’identité canadienne: le régionalisme; les relations Anglophones/Francophones; le multiculturalisme; les Autochtones et l’influence des Etats-Unis.
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Building a House – Part 2: The Interior
This concluding part of “Building a House” focuses on the construction and finishing of the interior of a wood-frame house. Students will see the installation of plumbing and drainage pipe throughout the house. Hot water radiant floor heating is installed, then the electricians string cable and install fixtures. Glass fibre insulation comes next, then drywalling and paint. A variety of floors are installed: marble tile, pre-finished hardwood, and carpeting. One segment is devoted to final carpentry and includes installation of kitchen cabinets and the hanging of doors. The program ends with the family moving in. Appropriate for Technology/Carpentry courses and offers a view of the great variety of skilled tradesmen involved.