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.
Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)
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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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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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Clothing Design & Manufacture
Surveying the market to find what is wanted and what fashion will dictate. Topics include cotton factory visit, bonds, spinning, knitting, dyeing, cutting, design and use of computers.
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The Clouds
Based on an idea by Aristophanes out of a solecism by Socrates. This satirical comedy examines philosophy and education, honesty and deceit, words and deeds under the guise of a simple man’s absurd attempt to avoid debt. Useful as an introduction to the concepts of ethics and morality in everyday life for studies in English, Drama, Ancient History and Philosophy. A full text accompanies the program.
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Coastal Landforms & Management
This video looks at the ‘sand budget’ and erosion of rock, exploring the balance between the natural and human forces at work on a beach.
Topics include: sources of sand, effect of waves on a beach, dunes, erosion, effect of vehicles, undercutting, storm damage, long and short term recession and refurbishment of a beach. The second section provides visuals for a “do-it-yourself” script by students. -
Collisions
This classic is one of our most popular and enduring videos, showing a collection of the world’s most spectacular and beautiful collisions analyzed in terms of energy, force, momentum and vectors. We feature collisions between cars, trucks, planes, meteorites and people. These can be frozen on screen for analysis. Guaranteed to keep rowdy students attentive.
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Composites: Properties and Uses
A comprehensive introduction to composite materials and their uses. Topics include what are composites, raw materials: main sources world-wide, primary production: converting raw materials into useful materials, classification of composites, physical and chemical properties, methods of testing properties, secondary processing: methods of fabricating composite products, selecting of materials: importance of matching end-use requirements with material properties, and recycling
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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.