My Brand New Life
My Brand New Life
This series offers youngsters an opportunity to experience an up-close and personal look at peers from a variety of countries, cultures and lifestyles. The programs feature kids from around the world who swap places in their desire to experience A Brand New Life. Along the way, many preconceived ideas and stereotypes about people, places, and things are reflected upon. This also is an excellent resource to explore the arts, culture, diversity, tolerance, language arts, geography and world history.
All Episodes
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Ballet Dancer/Hockey Player (#101)
Pasquale the hockey player switches with Nikita, an accomplished ballet and ballroom dancer. [23 minutes]
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A Border Story: Canada/U.S.A. (#102)
Antoine lives in Ottawa. Olivia is from Washington, DC. When they visit each other, they discover how little Canadians know about Americans and vice-versa. [23 minutes]
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Circus School....Military School (#103)
Andrew, a military school student, switches with Sarah, a gymnast at the National Circus School. [23 minutes]
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Cowgirl Meets The Horsey Set (#104)
Olivia is an expert with horses and rides English-style. She switches with Kendra, who comes from a rodeo family. [23 minutes]
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A Feast for One's Eyes: Muslim Culture/Native Culture (#105)
As Peter, a Native boy, learns to make pakora and kebabs, Abdul, a young Muslim, catches his first salmon. [23 minutes]
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He Said/She Said (#106)
Meghan is a synchronized swimmer and Michael plays football so switching roles is quite a revelation. [23 minutes]
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Inuit Games....Sports Jock (#107)
Eric excels at soccer and hockey, but will those skills help him when he sets out to take part in the Inuit Games? [23 minutes]
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Ming's First Day of School: Home School/Public Sch (#108)
Ming, a home schooled 11-year-old, finds out what it’s like to be in a regular classroom with girls and boys her age. [23 minutes]
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Music for Whose Ears: Acadian Culture/Indian Culture (#109)
Ray, who plays South-Asian bhangra music, and Melanie, an Acadian fiddler, discover new rhythms and melodies. [23 minutes]
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Only Child/Big Family (#110)
Anna, who comes from a big family, switches with Allannah, an only child. [23 minutes]
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Scary Tales: Halloween/Day of the Dead (#111)
A Canadian boy goes to Mexico and celebrates the Day of the Dead, while a Mexican boy dresses up and goes trick-or-treating. [23 minutes]
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School's Out: Janitor/Teacher/Principal (#112)
Three youngsters tackle the jobs of principal, janitor and teacher for one day. [23 minutes]
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Wheelchair Challenge (#113)
Rahaim, an able-bodied kid, discovers how tricky it can be to get around in a wheelchair. [23 minutes]