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MUSEE ENFANTS [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-01-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Vegetable Crop Production
- Organized Recreation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pumpkin patch
1, record 1, English, pumpkin%20patch
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An area where pumpkins are grown. 2, record 1, English, - pumpkin%20patch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Production légumière
- Loisirs organisés
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- champ des citrouilles
1, record 1, French, champ%20des%20citrouilles
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les enfants peuvent chercher le champ des citrouilles du musée pour trouver la citrouille parfaite. 2, record 1, French, - champ%20des%20citrouilles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Producción hortícola
- Recreación organizada
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- calabazar
1, record 1, Spanish, calabazar
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- zapallar 1, record 1, Spanish, zapallar
correct, masculine noun, Latin America
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sitio sembrado de calabazas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - calabazar
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-05-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Bird Watching (Hobbies)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hummingbird maze 1, record 2, English, hummingbird%20maze
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Observation des oiseaux (Passe-temps)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- labyrinthe du colibri
1, record 2, French, labyrinthe%20du%20colibri
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Jeu à l'intention des enfants qui visitent le MNSN [Musée national des sciences naturelles]. 2, record 2, French, - labyrinthe%20du%20colibri
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-11-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Concerts Plus
1, record 3, English, Concerts%20Plus
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Activities of the Friends of the National Gallery of Canada. The Friends' Sunday afternoon, five-concert music series Concerts Plus, showcases fresh and emerging professional talent to animate and engage children and adults alike. 1, record 3, English, - Concerts%20Plus
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Concerts Plus
1, record 3, French, Concerts%20Plus
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Activités de : Les Amis du Musée des beaux-arts du Canada. La série de cinq concerts que les Amis présentent le dimanche après-midi à l'Auditorium, Concerts Plus, est une vitrine consacrée aux jeunes professionnels du milieu musical qui plaira autant aux enfants qu'aux adultes. 1, record 3, French, - Concerts%20Plus
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-11-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Organized Recreation (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- custodial group
1, record 4, English, custodial%20group
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group affiliated with an institution, where at least one person is below the age of majority and that minor is not in the company of a parent or legal guardian. [Parks Canada's definition.] 1, record 4, English, - custodial%20group
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parents of children in a custodial group need to be aware of the risks. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 4, English, - custodial%20group
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Institutions include but are not limited to schools, churches, clubs, Scouts/Guides, cadets and community youth groups. [Parks Canada's definition.] 1, record 4, English, - custodial%20group
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The group may be led by a teacher, camp counsellor, mountain guide or scout leader, etc. As soon as a person other than a parent or a legal guardian assumes responsibilty for a minor on behalf of an institution, a custodial situation occurs. 1, record 4, English, - custodial%20group
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
custodial group: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 4, English, - custodial%20group
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Loisirs organisés (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- groupe encadré
1, record 4, French, groupe%20encadr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- groupe encadré par un adulte 1, record 4, French, groupe%20encadr%C3%A9%20par%20un%20adulte
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe appartenant à une institution donnée et dont au moins un des membres est un mineur qui n’est pas accompagné d’un parent ou d’un tuteur. [Définition de Parcs Canada.] 1, record 4, French, - groupe%20encadr%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les parents des enfants d’un groupe encadré doivent être mis au courant des risques. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d’avalanche.] 1, record 4, French, - groupe%20encadr%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les institutions auxquelles les groupes peuvent appartenir comprennent entre autres les écoles, les églises ou les paroisses, les groupes de scoutisme, les cadets et les maisons de jeunes. [Définition de Parcs Canada.] 1, record 4, French, - groupe%20encadr%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La personne responsable du groupe peut être un professionnel, un guide de montagne, un enseignant, un moniteur, etc. 1, record 4, French, - groupe%20encadr%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Termes relevés dans les documents de Parcs Canada pour nommer cette notion : groupe gardien, groupe sous la responsabilité d’un gardien. Ces termes sont à éviter, car en français, gardien entre surtout dans la composition des syntagmes suivants : gardien de prison, de musée, de la paix, gardien d’enfants, parent-gardien, etc. 1, record 4, French, - groupe%20encadr%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
groupe encadré; groupe encadré par un adulte : termes uniformisés par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d’avalanche. 2, record 4, French, - groupe%20encadr%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-06-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Museums
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Children's Museum
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Children%27s%20Museum
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CCM 1, record 5, English, CCM
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Children's Museum 1, record 5, English, Children%27s%20Museum
correct, Canada
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Muséologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Musée canadien des enfants
1, record 5, French, Mus%C3%A9e%20canadien%20des%20enfants
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MCE 1, record 5, French, MCE
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Musée des enfants 1, record 5, French, Mus%C3%A9e%20des%20enfants
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Exhibitions (Arts and Culture)
- Exhibition Themes (Museums and Heritage)
- Games and Toys (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Think Tank
1, record 6, English, Think%20Tank
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exhibition of the Canadian Museum of Civilization. "Children have many different learning styles and strengths. These intuitive styles can be supported through a variety of activities, which encourage children to learn how to think critically, assimilate information and problem-solve." 1, record 6, English, - Think%20Tank
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Expositions (Arts et Culture)
- Thèmes d'expositions (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Remue-méninges
1, record 6, French, Remue%2Dm%C3%A9ninges
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exposition du Musée canadien des civilisations. «Chaque enfant possède sa propre façon d’analyser et de résoudre un problème. À travers d’activités et de jeux, Remue-méninges encouragera les enfants à développer leur sens critique, à assimiler des informations ainsi qu'à résoudre des énigmes». 1, record 6, French, - Remue%2Dm%C3%A9ninges
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Exhibitions (Arts and Culture)
- Exhibition Themes (Museums and Heritage)
- Heritage
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- The Great Adventure
1, record 7, English, The%20Great%20Adventure
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exhibition of the Canadian Museum of Civilization. "The Great Adventure takes children on a worldwide trip where they encounter exciting locations, interesting people and enticing activities. From the moment they pick up their passports, they discover one incredible destination after another. Whether it's a trek through the desert to a pyramid, a jaunt to the port to help unload a cargo ship, or a stroll through the bustling market bazaar, children will encounter endless ways to learn about the world and gain an understanding of each other". 1, record 7, English, - The%20Great%20Adventure
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Expositions (Arts et Culture)
- Thèmes d'expositions (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Patrimoine
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Grande aventure
1, record 7, French, Grande%20aventure
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exposition du Musée canadien des civilisations. «Dans la Grande aventure les enfants seront entraînés dans un voyage autour du monde où ils découvrirent des endroits saisissants, des gens intéressants et où ils feront des activités captivantes. Dès l'instant qu'ils auront leur passeport, ils partiront vers des destinations plus excitantes les unes que les autres. Qu'ils traversent le désert pour se rendre à la pyramide, qu'ils aillent au port aider à décharger le cargo ou qu'ils se promènent dans un bazar effervescent, les enfants auront d’innombrables jeux de rôle à essayer, apprendront le monde et amélioreront leur connaissance des autres». 1, record 7, French, - Grande%20aventure
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-08-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Museums
- Commercial Aviation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Sky Stuff
1, record 8, English, Sky%20Stuff
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Program intended for kids aged 3 to 5 years old, organized by the Canada Aviation Museum. 2, record 8, English, - Sky%20Stuff
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Muséologie
- Aviation commerciale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Têtes en l’air
1, record 8, French, T%C3%AAtes%20en%20l%26rsquo%3Bair
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme pour les enfants d’âge préscolaire organisé par le Musée de l'aviation du Canada. 2, record 8, French, - T%C3%AAtes%20en%20l%26rsquo%3Bair
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-02-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Museums
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Family Treasures
1, record 9, English, Family%20Treasures
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An exhibition on the family heritage of many children in the region, Canadian Museum of Civilization. 2, record 9, English, - Family%20Treasures
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Muséologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Trésors de famille
1, record 9, French, Tr%C3%A9sors%20de%20famille
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une exposition sur le patrimoine familial d’enfants de la région, Musée canadien des civilisations. 2, record 9, French, - Tr%C3%A9sors%20de%20famille
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-04-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pouce
1, record 10, French, pouce
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de mesure servant à déterminer la jauge des métiers à tricoter. 1, record 10, French, - pouce
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le pouce anglais, en usage avant la Révolution, mesurait 27 mm et était assimilé au pouce champenois de la même époque valant 27,06 mm. (A. Renouard), Traité complet de bonneterie mécanique). 1, record 10, French, - pouce
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce pouce de 27 mm était adopté autrefois pour la vente des articles entièrement faits sur métier, puis conservé dans quelques régions seulement pour mesurer les articles pour enfants, où les longueurs de jambes sont désignées en pouces jusqu'à 20 pouces. Le pouce est également employé pour la taille des articles de bonneterie coupée. Les pouces anglais sont surtout en usage pour l'exportation. C'est pourquoi la désignation des tailles s’est conservée en pouces anglais, mais depuis la Révolution le pouce anglais, toujours employé, équivaut à 25, 4 mm.(Centre de Recherche de la Bonneterie, 29 octobre 1962, pour l'article Bonneterie de L'Encyclopédie Universalis, renseignements d’après : Bibliothèque Municipale de Troyes, Musée de la Bonneterie, Hosiery and Allied Trades Research Association Nothingham). 1, record 10, French, - pouce
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les gantiers ont su conserver les traditions, et pour mesurer la hauteur des gants, ils parlent en pouces; ce pouce ne correspond d’ailleurs pas au pouce anglais, mais à la douzième partie de la longueur du pied de Charlemagne. («Le gant de tricot», Prestige de la qualité, t. III, p. 37). 1, record 10, French, - pouce
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-05-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Museums
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Focus on Culture 1, record 11, English, Focus%20on%20Culture
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Muséologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Pleins feux sur la culture 1, record 11, French, Pleins%20feux%20sur%20la%20culture
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aire d’exposition au Musée des enfants. Source : Lynn McMaster, Musée des enfants. 1, record 11, French, - Pleins%20feux%20sur%20la%20culture
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1990-02-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Family Treasures : Voices of Memory 1, record 12, English, Family%20Treasures%20%3A%20Voices%20of%20Memory
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Trésors familiaux : les voix de la mémoire 1, record 12, French, Tr%C3%A9sors%20familiaux%20%3A%20les%20voix%20de%20la%20m%C3%A9moire
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme éducatif du Musée des enfants. 1, record 12, French, - Tr%C3%A9sors%20familiaux%20%3A%20les%20voix%20de%20la%20m%C3%A9moire
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1989-08-01
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Puppetronics 1, record 13, English, Puppetronics
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Tirez les ficelles 1, record 13, French, Tirez%20les%20ficelles
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exposition du Musée des enfants. 1, record 13, French, - Tirez%20les%20ficelles
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source :Musée des enfants. 1, record 13, French, - Tirez%20les%20ficelles
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1989-06-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Museums
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- children's museum
1, record 14, English, children%27s%20museum
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Muséologie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- musée pour enfants
1, record 14, French, mus%C3%A9e%20pour%20enfants
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1987-01-01
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Children's Bookstore 1, record 15, English, Children%27s%20Bookstore
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Librairie des enfants 1, record 15, French, Librairie%20des%20enfants
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Librairie du Musée des Beaux-Arts du Canada-Section réservée aux enfants. 1, record 15, French, - Librairie%20des%20enfants
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1986-04-02
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Drawing
- Museums
- Phraseology
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- fossil rubbing 1, record 16, English, fossil%20rubbing
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Dessin
- Muséologie
- Phraséologie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- estampage de fossile
1, record 16, French, estampage%20de%20fossile
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s’agit de l’activité, et le résultat de cette activité devrait se dire : estampage d’après un fossile. 1, record 16, French, - estampage%20de%20fossile
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Au Musée de l'Homme, lors d’une exposition sur les dinosaures, sera tenu un atelier pour enfants, où ils pourront pratiquer la technique de l'estampage sur des fossiles mis à leur disposition. 2, record 16, French, - estampage%20de%20fossile
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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