In Episode 2, Changes of State, we look at the differences between solids, liquids, and gases, and at why things change state when they absorb or lose heat energy. We also look at the strange example of carbon dioxide, which doesn’t follow the same rules that that most other substances do!
Languages: English
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Thermal Expansion
In Episode 3, Thermal Expansion, we look at the fact that substances expand when they get hot and contract when they get cold and we explain why they do. We look at how thermal expansion can be a real nuisance, but also how we can put thermal expansion to good use for the good of the world!
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The Kelvin Scale
In Episode 4, The Kelvin Scale, we look at the temperature scale that in many ways is superior to the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales. Zero on the Kelvin scale is equal to -273ºC. And why is -273ºC so special? Because that’s the coldest temperature you can get!
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Heat Transfer
In Episode 5, Heat Transfer, we look at the three ways that heat energy can transfer from one thing to another: conduction; convection; and radiation. A heat source is useless if heat energy can’t transfer from the heat source to whatever you want heated. Understanding heat transfer is essential if you want to cook good food and if you want to stay warm when it’s cold and stay cool when it’s hot.
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Tiger Family Trip
The Tiger Family is heading out on a road trip to Grandpere’s house! At first, Daniel doesn’t know what to expect on the ride, but when Mom Tiger gives him a helpful map, he learns that there are so many exciting things to do and see when you’re on a trip with your family.
Strategy: There are so many things to do and see, when you’re on a trip with your family.
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Visiting Grandpere / The Tiger Family Goes Back Home
Part 1: The Tiger Family is visiting Grandpere’s house and Daniel notices all of the things that are different and all of the things that are the same. Then, Grandpere and Daniel spend time together hunting for buried treasure.
Part 2: It’s Daniel’s last day visiting Grandpere! Grandpere takes him on a special sunrise boat ride before the Tiger Family heads back to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
Strategy: When you’re away you can play this game, find what’s different and what’s the same.
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Choir Boy Lucky
Andrew Balfour’s story is an inspiring and triumphant one. Adoption at two months old to a loving family gave him a happy childhood. Then, after learning as a teenager that he was Métis, he struggled though years of rebellion, homelessness, and served a short prison sentence. Once released he turned his life around though song and continues to inspire and be inspired through a fusion of European and Aboriginal culture, the duality in himself, two strong bloodlines.
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Alice and Kevin
This indigenous Canadian film is about Alice, who is in a race against time to get basic human rights for her son Kevin, who suffers from Cerebral-Palsy. Alice became one of the first outspoken First Nations people in Canada to file a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. Her fight for her son may well end up bringing proper care to disabled people on reserves all over Canada, forever.
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Finding Focus: Framing Canadian Métis and First Nations on Film
Finding Focus is a resource guide and DVD designed to help high school educators utilize the wealth of creative short films made by talented independent filmmakers in Manitoba and across Canada that focus on Métis and First Nations issues and subject matters. It is our hope that this book and these films, which are about diverse subject matters and are made in a wide range of genres and styles, will assist both teachers and students. This book features 15 chapters, each focusing on a short film of 30 minutes or less, dealing with Métis and First Nations issues. Topics for discussion are included in Before Viewing, During Viewing, and After Viewing sections, with a focus on established curriculum connections. The films touch on a variety of subjects including: Métis and First Nations identity, the environment, Indigenous representation in popular culture, adoption and the Sixties Scoop, and the legacy of the residential school system
Programs included on the DVD:
- Mémére Métisse
- MeskaNahk: My Path
- I’m Métis
- Choir Boy Lucky
- Two Scoops
- Against the Grain
- Empty
- Thicket Portage
- Alice and Kevin
- Tashina
- Overburden: Aboriginal Voices on Life in the Oilsands
- A Good Indian
- Indian
- 504938C
- Ikwe
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The Human Body – Augmented Reality (AR) Book with 8 licenses
Book 1, is a complete gamified journey of the human body. Students can explore all their body organs and functions with an interactive augmented reality experience. Includes skeletal, nervous, digestive, circulatory, respiratory and urinary systems. The book is “hosted” by two friendly animated characters, Sarah and Adam whom interact with the reader to offer engaging insight.
Augmented Reality app included with each book
8 License activation
Grades 2-9