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Terra Nova

Among these lively impressions of Newfoundland today, colored by history and by the sea, there are scenes of historic events, fishing on the high seas and squid jigging inshore, mining deep underground, and operations of the giant pulp and paper industry.
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Among these lively impressions of Newfoundland today, colored by history and by the sea, there are scenes of historic events, fishing on the high seas and squid jigging inshore, mining deep underground, and operations of the giant pulp and paper industry.

Forestry Mining History - Canada Fishing and Hunting Industries Tourism All subjects
  • director
    Roger Blais
  • producer
    Fernand Dansereau
  • camera
    Laval Fortier
    Bernard Gosselin
  • sound
    Joseph Champagne
  • animation
    Pierre L'Amare
  • commentary
    Bill Davis

Education

Ages 10 to 13
School subjects
Family Studies/Home Economics - Feminism Geography - Human Geography History and Citizenship Education - Culture and Currents of Thought (1500-present) History and Citizenship Education - Economy and Development (1500-present)
Francophones today in Newfoundland; the Atlantic Charter; Beothuks. Make map of Newfoundland showing location of communities and industrial sites in film and major sites today. Is salt cod available in students' community (supermarkets)? Make collection of recipes reflecting different cultures (e.g. Basques) that have fished the Grand Banks. Groups listen to music in film and describe instrumentation, spirit, associations with it. Are music and images complementary?

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