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L'alimentation

S1 E3
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2019
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In this episode, we explore the evolution of our diet, from Australopithecus to Homo sapiens. Nadia and her guest, Stef Paquette, will delve into this part of our prehistoric history to find out when we first ate meat—using spoons, bok choy, and broccoli!

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Elementary Grade 7 Grade 8 Secondary Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Subjects:
Health and Physical Education Health Canadian and World Studies History (Canadian and World Studies) Social Studies, History, and Geography History Français Social Sciences and Humanities
Skills:
Self-Directed Learning Global Citizenship and Sustainability Communication Critical Thinking
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E1 : Le code vestimentaire

2 min 50 s
With the help of a simple sandwich, Nadia and Marie-Clo discuss dress codes and what our clothes say about us. They talk about school uniforms and even controversies related to school dress codes.
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E2 : Les oléoducs

3 min
The Canadian government has just purchased an oil pipeline. Whether one is for or against this political move, it is important to note the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of oil transportation.
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E3 : L'alimentation

3 min
Nadia and her guest, Stef Paquette, explore the evolution of our diet, from Australopithecus to Homo sapiens, to find out when we first ate meat.
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E4 : Le plastique

2 min 53 s
Nadia and Sylvain are having fun breaking down plastic… not plastic itself… because that would take way too long. No, they’re going to break down the concept of plastic: its origins, its chemical composition, and the challenges associated with waste.
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E5 : L'immigration

2 min 50 s
Permanent resident, emigrant and immigrant, the definition of these words can sometimes be complicated. In this video, Nadia and Christian take the opportunity to distinguish between the three... and also to put away the groceries!
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E6 : L'identité de genre

3 min
Nadia and Lionel explore the question of gender identity in their own way. And their way is, of course, with the help of kitchen utensils!
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E7 : Le marché du carbone

3 min
Nadia and Chloé are doing the dishes, and everyone has to pitch in because without clean dishes, we can’t eat! It’s kind of the same with the climate crisis…
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E8 : Le lobbying

3 min
Nadia and Caro are baking sugar cookies... and it's funny because there isn't actually that much sugar in the recipe... “Is that because the sugar lobby hasn’t gotten involved yet?” “The what!?”
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E9 : Les vaccins

3 min 1 s
The year 2020 has given rise to one of the greatest races in humanity: the race of scientists to find a vaccine that could save millions of people on the planet. But how do vaccines actually work on the human body?
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E10 : L'économie

3 min
It’s now possible for governments and banks to “create” money. How can this work without causing a major financial crisis?
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E11 : L'agriculture urbaine

3 min
Agriculture is not your cup of tea? Think again! From small home gardens to community gardens, discover urban and local farming!
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E12 : Les batteries

3 min 1 s
Nadia and Kimya explore the pros and cons of an increasingly common mode of transportation: the electric car. A battery-powered vehicle that relies on lithium as its main ingredient—a non-renewable resource.
Levels:
Elementary Grade 7 Grade 8 Secondary Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Subjects:
Health and Physical Education Health Canadian and World Studies History (Canadian and World Studies) Social Studies, History, and Geography History Français Social Sciences and Humanities
Skills:
Self-Directed Learning Global Citizenship and Sustainability Communication Critical Thinking