Ce court métrage d’animation raconte l'invention de l'un des tous premiers avions faits au Canada. Il n'y a pas beaucoup de secrets dans les petites villes des Prairies. Pourtant, à Balgonie, Saskatchewan, il y en a un. Chaque nuit, l'inventeur Bill Gibson s'affaire dans son atelier pour réaliser un rêve qui lui est cher : construire un avion. Ce film raconte l'histoire d'une belle réussite, un chemin qui n'est pas exempt d'embûches et de déceptions.
Brief “lesson launcher type” activity or a series of inquiry questions with a bit of context:
Animated film depicting the true story of William Wallace Gibson (Bill Gibson) as he becomes the first Canadian to study, design, build and fly his own aircraft.
Bill has some big ideas, but he thinks he will get more support in British Columbia. Do you think many people move to bigger cities for their careers or ideas? Why might they do this?
What obstacles does Bill face as he tries to fly his aircraft? How does he overcome them?
How does Bill demonstrate perseverance in his attempts to fly his aircraft?