An Educational Experience
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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 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 the Education Program are recommended for Grades 6-9. Introduction Contents Curriculum Overview ……………………………………………………….… 2 Questions and Answers .............................................................................. 3 Teacher’s complimentary Voucher ............................................................ 5 Working Committee Members ................................................................... 5 Teacher’s Fieldtrip Checklist ..................................................................... 6 Map............................................................................................................... 6 Evaluation Form……………………............................................................. 7 Pre-visit Activity ........................................................................................ 8 Playing Certificate …………..............................………............................. 10 HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION PROGRAM Introduction 1 Intermediate Education Program Curriculum Overview The Hockey Hall of Fame’s Intermediate Education Program was designed in conjunction with Ontario’s Intermediate Curriculum to ensure that your students receive relevant, unique and fun lessons. The Math curriculum is incorporated by having students identify, describe, compare and classify geometric figures. Students will construct and solve problems involving lines and angles, extend a pattern, complete a table, and write pattern descriptions. Furthermore, they will be applying knowledge of probability in sports and games of chance. Students will produce media texts using writing and materials from other media; identify parts of sentences such as subjects, nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs, and will have their spelling skills tested to integrate the Language curriculum. As a part of the Geography curriculum, students will be demonstrating an understanding of geographic inquiry; and will analyze, synthesize and evaluate data by applying a decision-making model. They will also demonstrate understanding of economic systems and factors that influence them. Students will have the opportunity to transfer appropriate interpersonal skills, such as exhibiting fair play and game etiquette, to new physical activities. They will follow safety procedures related to physical activity, equipment and facilities, and continue to take responsibility for personal safety as a part of the Physical Education curriculum. In the Hockey Hall of Fame Education Program’s History activities, students will demonstrate an understanding of factors contributing to change in societies; and describe and evaluate the effects of technology on Canadian society while locating relevant information using a variety of sources. HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION PROGRAM Introduction 2 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. To book your class trip, please call (416) 360-7735 ext. 292, toll free at 1-888-879-0970, fax your request to (416) 360-1316 or email your request to [email protected]. 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? Edu Education rates (minimum 15 guests) rates (minimum 15 guests) General group ................................................................. $9.00 Senior group (65+ years) ................................................ $6.00 Youth (4 years --- 13 years) ............................................. $6.00 Student (14 years --- 18 years) …………………............... $7.00 • Adults with school groups get one complimentary general admission for every 10 students. Additional adults pay a special of $6.00 (elementary school group) or $7.00 (secondary school group). 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 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. HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION PROGRAM Introduction 3 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 Hall Visit activity). Geography History Language Mathematics • Have the class work through the pre-visit Classroom Activities before their trip to the Hockey Hall of Fame. • Be aware that in the academic topics material there are exercises designed for Hall Visit activities and Post-Hall Visit classroom activities as well. 5. What recommendations will make the educational trip more enjoyable? NB: The Hockey Hall of Fame does not conduct guided tours. However, staff members 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 interactive 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 teacher is highly recommended. Present the complimentary voucher found on page 5 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 on page 6 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. Please see page 7 for more information on bus transportation/parking. HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION PROGRAM Introduction 4 7. Method of payment for the field trip • Please have a group leader pay upon arrival by cash, school 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. Pepsi refreshment and snack machines are located in the Hall. • There is a food court adjacent to the Hockey Hall of Fame. • Recommendations for local restaurants that will accommodate school groups can be provided. 7. Are there other attractions close by? • Yes: CN Tower Harbourfront Rogers Centre (formerly 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 Present this voucher to receive one complimentary admission to visit the Hockey Hall of Fame to assist you in preparing for your class’s field trip prior to the date they are scheduled to visit. Date____________________ School name________________________ School phone number________________ Teacher’s name_______________________________________________ Date of class visit_____________________________________________ Hockey Hall of Fame Education Working Committee Hockey Hall of Fame Staff Members Miragh Addis................................. Coordinator, Archivist and Collections Registrar Wendy Cramer.............................. Coordinator, Group Sales and Promotions Craig Campbell ............................ Manager, Resource Centre and Archives Ron Ellis........................................ Director, Public Affairs and Assistant to the President Phil Pritchard............................... Vice President, Resource