INTRODUCTION An educational experience In many countries, hockey is just a game, but to Canadians it’s a thread woven into the very fabric of our society. The Hockey Hall of Fame is a museum where participants and builders of the sport are honoured and the history of hockey is preserved. Through the London Life Education Program, students can share in the glory of great moments on the ice that are now part of our Canadian culture. The Hockey Hall of Fame has used components of the sport to support educational core curriculum. The goal of this program is to provide an arena in which students can utilize critical thinking skills and experience hands-on interactive opportunities that will assure a successful and worthwhile field trip to the Hockey Hall of Fame. The contents of this first phase of the education program are recommended for Grades 6-9. Introduction contents Questions and answers .......................................... 2 Teacher’s complimentary voucher ........................ 4 Working Committee members .............................. 4 Evaluation form ..................................................... 5 Teacher’s checklist ................................................. 6 Map for Hall location ............................................. 6 Pre-visit activity .................................................... 7 Student subject cover sheet ................................... 9 LONDON LIFE AND HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION PROGRAM Introduction 1 Questions and answers 1. What are education group requirements? • Under this program the group must be an organized class with a teacher as group leader from the public, separate or private school system. • Groups must have a confirmed reservation, preferably a minimum of 10 days in advance with the Hockey Hall of Fame Group Booking Department. (416) 360-7765. The following information will be necessary to confirm a group visit. ❑ Name and full address of school ❑ Name of teacher (group leader) and phone number ❑ Grade level of class ❑ Number of students and supervisors and/or volunteers in group ❑ One teacher/leader to a group of 5-8 students is the required ratio. The teacher/leader must supervise the group for the duration of the tour. For younger classes, smaller groups are recommended. 2. What is the education group pricing breakdown? Education rates (minimum 15 guests) General group .................................................................$9.00 Senior group ( 65+ years) ...............................................$6.00 Youth (4 years – 18 years) .............................................$6.00 • Adults with school groups get one complimentary general admission for every 10 students. Additional adults pay a special $6.00 rate. • Minor hockey teams and other youth group types are entitled to school group rates. Adults with these groups pay the general group rate of $9.00. *Prices include all applicable taxes and are subject to change without notice. 3. What are the hours of operation? Fall/Winter/Spring (except holiday Christmas and March breaks) • Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer (beginning 3rd week of June) and holiday breaks • Monday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. LONDON LIFE AND HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION PROGRAM Introduction 2 4. How can this education kit be best utilized? • Peruse the contents of the binder. • Select one or more of the following topics and copy for use. ❑ Great moments (generic study) ❑ Geography ❑ History ❑ Language ❑ Mathematics • Have the class work through the previsit exercise before their trip to the Hockey Hall of Fame. • Be aware that in the academic topics material there are exercises for Hall activity and post visit classroom activity. 5. What recommendations will make the educational trip more enjoyable? NB: The Hockey Hall of Fame does not conduct guided tours. However, staff are positioned throughout the facility to provide assistance. • Allow a minimum of two hours for a visit. • It is suggested that school groups spend half of the visit completing selected material and the other half experiencing hands-on inter- active exhibits. • Start student groups (5-8 students plus a leader) at different zones in the Hockey Hall of Fame. This will help traffic flow. • A pre-visit by the group leader is highly recommended. Present the complimentary voucher at the admissions desk. 6. How can the Hockey Hall of Fame be accessed by a field trip group? • TTC or Go Train – to Union Station stop • Bus – see map Below-ground route • Proceed from Union Station and follow underground walkway system to BCE Place. Follow signs in BCE Place to Hockey Hall of Fame location on far side of the food court. Bus transportation • Bus drop-off zone located at 10 Front Street (north side) – just west of Yonge Street. Enter BCE Place, follow Hockey Hall of Fame signs to lower concourse via escalators and check in at Hockey Hall of Fame admissions desk. • Bus parking is located on the Queen’s Quay between Sherbourne and Jarvis Streets, see map for details. LONDON LIFE AND HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION PROGRAM Introduction 3 7. Method of payment for the field trip • Please have a group leader pay upon arrival by cash, cheque or authorized credit card. Coinage will only be accepted if properly rolled. 8. Does the Hockey Hall of Fame have a coat check or lockers? • No, not available at this time. 9. What about lunch facilities? • Food cannot be brought into the Hockey Hall of Fame. A concession stand is available near the Rink Zone for beverages and snacks. There is a food court adjacent to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Recommendations for local restaurants that will accommodate school groups can be provided. 10. Are there other attractions close by? • Yes: ❑ CN Tower ❑ Harbourfront ❑ SkyDome ❑ Maple Leaf Gardens ❑ Eaton Centre ❑ Air Canada Centre ❑ Hummingbird Centre NB: The Hockey Hall of Fame is a public facility for everyone to enjoy and we strongly suggest that the group leader take full responsibility for the conduct of their group, i.e. – walk, not run and keep voices at a moderate level. Teacher pre-visit complimentary voucher Date __________________ School name _____________________________ Teacher’s name__________________________________________________ Date of class visit ________________________________________________ Hockey Hall of Fame Education Working Committee Hockey Hall of Fame staff members Jacqueline Boughazale ..... Group Sales Coordinator Craig Campbell ................. Manager, Resource Centre and Archives Ron Ellis ............................. Public Affairs Executive Phil Pritchard .................... Director, Information & Acquisitions Jane Rodney ...................... Co-ordinator, Resource Centre Services Volunteer staff members John Allardyce ................... Principal, Association of Christian Schools Janine Cullen .................... University of Waterloo student Julie Gibson ....................... University of Toronto student Heather Ginzel .................. Teacher, Peel District School Board Patty Johnson .................... Teacher, Association of Jewish Schools Randy Kitchen ................... Teacher, Simcoe County District School Board Tim Moffatt ........................ Teacher, Simcoe County District School Board Tracey Parish .................... Vice Principal, Toronto Catholic District School Board Chris Reid .......................... Teacher, Toronto District School Board Rey Sandre ........................ Teacher, Toronto Catholic District School Board LONDON LIFE AND HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION PROGRAM Introduction 4 Field trip evaluation form Name of school: ___________________________________________ Please return to: Hockey Hall of Fame Date of tour: ___________________________________________ (Group Booking Department) BCE Place Group supervisor: ___________________________________________ 30 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario Phone number: ___________________________________________ M5E 1X8 Section of binder used for visit: ___________________________________ Please circle each statement with a star rating 1 – 3 (3 being excellent) • The Hockey Hall of Fame is an excellent facility for an educational field trip. 123 • The education program material helps complement specific curriculum studies. 123 • Is appropriate for my grade level and easy to facilitate. 123 • The Hall of Fame guide map is helpful when moving from zone to zone. 123 • Hockey Hall of Fame staff are helpful and courteous. 123 • Full value is received for cost invested in field trip. 123 • The Hockey Hall of Fame is easily accessible. 123 • Please circle means of transportation Subway Go Train Bus • Other comments or suggestions: LONDON LIFE AND HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION PROGRAM Introduction 5 Teacher’s checklist 1. Have I booked field trip with the Hockey Hall of Fame Group Booking Department 10 days in advance? 2. Do I have enough leaders? 3. Have I received a confirmation from the Hockey Hall of Fame? 4. Have I collected fees required for students, leaders and bus parking (if applicable) and am I prepared to make the payment upon arrival for everyone in the group? If using bus transportation Hockey Hall of Fame BCE Place, 10 Front Street West, Toronto Concourse level (downstairs) Directions to the Hockey Hall of Fame • Gardiner Expressway to Yonge Street north. • Turn left on Front Street to bus drop-off zone located on the north side of Front Street immediately west of Yonge Street.