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SHAPING OUR IDENTITY TEACHER’S GUIDE

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CANADA’S SPORTS HALL OF FAME TEACHER’S GUIDE SHAPING OUR IDENTITY

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame is one of the oldest in North America. Its purpose is to honour who have contributed to sports in this country either on the field of play as an athlete or as a builder.

This honour has been extended to include sportswriters and broadcasters as well as unique contributions from non-human sources such as the schooner The Bluenose or the remarkable show jumping horse Big Ben. The vision for Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame began in the late 1940’s with Harry Price. He believed that sport united Canadians from coast to coast, and contributed to our national identity. As such, he felt that there needed to be a place entirely devoted to promoting Canada’s rich sporting history and amazing sports heroes. For eight years, Price travelled across the country trying to enlist support to build a museum dedicated to Canadian athletes past and present, a place to celebrate the many achievements by Canadian athletes in the world of sports. His vision finally came to fulfillment in June 1955 when Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame opened its doors at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) featuring 53 Canadian sporting heroes. Beginning in the late 1990’s, the Hall had been attempting to move to a new location that would enable more Canadians to enjoy the collection. In 2008, nine Canadian cities bid for the rights to host the Hall, with Calgary coming out the clear winner. When the new Hall opened on July 1, 2011, it featured 520 Canadian sporting heroes representing 60 sports. With twelve galleries (with one side being Winter Sports and the other being Summer Sports), 50 interactive displays and more than 1,000 artefacts, the Hall is a rich way to explore Canada’s spectacular sporting history.

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PLANNING YOUR FIELDTRIP TEACHER’S GUIDE SHAPING OUR IDENTITY

How do I make a reservation for my class? Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame offers five themed education Reservations can be made on our booking form which programs that are linked to the Alberta Ministry of Education can be found on our website (www.sportshall.ca). You curriculum: Learning Through Artefacts (Language Arts and can also contact us by email ([email protected]) or by Social Studies), Spectacular Moments (Language Arts), The Art calling 403-776-1040. of Motion (Fine Arts), Sport Technology (Science) and Shaping Our Identity (Social Studies). What is the admission cost? Programs may include a teacher kit that outlines the entire visit, The price per student is $5.00 plus GST. Teachers/ provides pre/post visit learning activities, and offers resources Parent Volunteers are free up to a one to five ratio that will assist in organizing the trip. When on-site, the students with students. Payment must be received in full at the will be guided through the Hall and provided a themed time of the visit, and can be made by cash, credit or a presentation. cheque. Cheques are to be made payable to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. MAKING THE MOST OF CANADA OLYMPIC PARK What are the teacher/adult volunteer ratios? We have modelled our supervision ratios on those A visit to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame will take less than half of the Calgary Board of Education and require a day, allowing you and your class plenty of time to explore the following adult/student ratios: Canada Olympic Park. Kindergarten is one adult to five (1:5) students There are tons of fun activities and programs offered at the Grades 1 to 3 is one adult to eight (1:8) students Park. These include outdoor education programs, geocaching, Grades 4 to 6 is one adult to ten (1:10) students skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, skating, zip-lining, mini- Grades 7 to 9 is one adult to ten (1:10) students golf, challenge courses, and mountain biking. You can also Grades 10-12 is one adult to ten (1:10) students arrange a tour of the Park to see where some of Canada’s top athletes train. How long in advance of our reservation should we plan to arrive? For more information, please contact WinSport at Plan on arriving a full 15 minutes prior to your 403-247-5452 and ask for school programming. reservation time. This allows sufficient time to pick up tickets, check coats and bags, and be introduced to your presenter(s).

How long will the program take? The program will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. This will include arrival, check in, the program and departure.

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ARRIVAL Is there a place where we can buy a lunch? Where do we park and/or drop off the students? Although there is not a cafeteria or restaurant onsite, There is car and bus parking at the south side of there are vending machines and a small lunch area. the building. Coffee/tea, beverages, and snack food are available. What happens when we arrive? Can we take photographs inside the Hall? Upon arrival, please send one adult or teacher to pick up Students are encouraged to take their cameras but the school’s ticket package. Once students have been flashes must be turned off. given their tickets, they will be escorted to the coat room and provided sufficient time to hang their coats and CANCELLATIONS bags. During winter months, we request that students What is the cancellation policy and procedure? bring indoor shoes and leave their boots in the coat To ensure that school groups enjoy their visit, room. Students will be broken into group(s) and Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame provides all groups introduced to their presenter(s). with presenter(s) to guide the students through Is there a place where my students can store their coats the galleries. Since cancelling presenters at the last and backpacks? minute incurs a cost to the Hall, schools are requested There is a large coat room with hooks for back packs to provide a full 48 hours notice for any non-weather and coats. It is strongly advised that students do not related cancellations. A $25.00 administrative fee will leave money or other valuables in the coat room as it be charged with less then 48 hours notice. will be shared with a number of school groups. What happens in case of inclement weather? Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame is not liable for any Inclement weather can lead to school or facility lost or stolen goods. closures. Should the weather force a cancellation of the visit, please contact 403 776-1040 on the ONCE AT THE HALL morning of the visit. Your visit will either be Are there any rules for the students when they are at rescheduled or refunded. Should Canada’s Sports Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame? Hall of Fame be closed due to weather, the booking To ensure that all visitors enjoy the Hall, we have some teacher will be contacted. simple rules: 1. No food or beverages are allowed in the Galleries. 2. No chewing gum or pens are allowed on the premises. 3. No running or horseplay. 4. Students are to stay with their groups and adults are to remain in supervision of their students. 5. Students needing to use the washroom are to do so in pairs or with adult supervision.

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THE GALLERIES TEACHER’S GUIDE SHAPING OUR IDENTITY

The Alberta Social Studies curriculum defines globalization as “the process by which the world’s citizens are becoming connected and interdependent”. One of the best examples of this is the Summer and Winter Olympic and which are held every 4 years on an alternating 2 year cycle allowing countries around the globe to compete with each other.

George Orwell defines nationalism as “the habit of identifying oneself with a single nation or other unit, placing it beyond good and evil and recognizing no other duty than that of advancing its interests”. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame’s “Shaping Our Identity” education program concentrates on the close relationship between sport and nationalism. Canadian hockey is but one example of how a nationality ties its identity to a sport. Political organizations have often benefited from intertwining their countries sport to national causes like Hitler at the 1936 in Berlin where he tried to showcase the natural athletic “superiority” of the Aryan race in order to justify to the world his Nazi party agenda.

Sports provide a logical platform for competition among nations. The Olympic and Paralympic Games are a prime example of nationalistic pride and have always been an underlying motivator for competition. Olympic contenders from each country parade together at the Opening Ceremonies displaying their flag and colours. Athlete winners proudly stand on the platform to hear their national anthem and watch the raising of their flags at the medal ceremonies.

There have been discussions about the future of the relationship between sport and nationalism. As an increased number of athletes represent their adopted countries it becomes increasingly more difficult for countries to use their historic symbols. It has been suggested that this overlapping of athletes may help lead to the development of a more global culture.

Canada’s image is strongly connected to sports. It has helped to promote unity as was evidenced during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in . It is important to Canadians, as with other countries’ citizens, to strive for recognition and acceptance. The Shaping Our Identity high school educational program is linked closely to the Alberta Social Studies 10 and 20 curriculums and provides a complete educational experience which includes pre and post classroom and on-site activities.

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THE GALLERIES TEACHER’S GUIDE SHAPING OUR IDENTITY

Nationalism and globalization has occurred in many forms through sport in the world including dramatic athletic performances in international competition. Canadian teams and athletes outstanding level of performance and the characteristics they display, express and reflect the spirit of the entire country.

THE EDUCATIONAL GAÉTAN BOUCHER AND OTTO AND PROGRAM MAY MARIA JELINEK – BLADE GALLERY INCLUDE THE Gaétan Boucher: FOLLOWING Prior to 1984, no Canadian male had ever won an individual CANADIAN Gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games. Starting with ATHLETES AND a Bronze medal in the 500 m, he won Gold medals in the TEAMS: 1000m and 1500m events at the 1984 Olympic Winter Games in Sarajevo becoming one of the most decorated Canadian Olympic athletes in history.

Otto and Maria Jelinek: Canadians back home and large local crowds from Prague cheered for Otto and Maria Jelinek when they won the World Pairs Title for their adopted country of Canada, knowing that they had fled their home in Czechoslovakia years before. Both Canada and Czechoslovakia had a national pride in their accomplishment.

NANCY GREENE AND THE CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF SYMBOL – GLIDE GALLERY Nancy Greene: At the 1968 Olympics Games in Grenoble, France, Nancy Greene won both a Silver and Gold medal in slalom skiing. Her hard work and dedication in her sport helped her to win Canada’s female athlete of the century in 1999 and to be appointed to the Canadian Senate in 2009. She has increased the profile of Canadian women athletes and is still a role model today especially in the sport of alpine skiing.

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Maple Leaf: The Maple Leaf is the premiere symbol of Canada which has been adopted by our sport teams to represent our nation, sentiments and pride. The Maple Leaf was first used as a symbol with the 1908 Canadian Olympic Team and the design has evolved throughout our country’s history which is extremely evident on various artefacts throughout the museum. The Maple Leaf became the official emblem of our national flag in 1965.

LACROSSE AND CONTACT GALLERY Lacrosse: One of the greatest contributions of our First Nations to our country is the invention of lacrosse, our official national summer sport. It is an example of the culture of the First Nations being accepted and embraced by Canadian society.

Lionel Conacher: A true all-around athlete, Lionel Conacher led teams to championships in football, , lacrosse and hockey and competed as a boxer, wrestler and rower in his amazing 25 year athletic career. The Lionel Conacher Award is presented each year to Canada’s top male athlete.

1972 SUMMIT SERIES AND THE “GOLDEN GOAL” AT THE VANCOUVER 2010 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES - HOCKEY GALLERY Hockey is the most popular spectator sport in the country and is considered Canada’s official national winter sport. One of the most famous goals in the sport was scored by who gave Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States in overtime to win the Gold medal at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. In perhaps the most important game in the history of Canada, the “Golden Goal” made Sidney Crosby and the entire Men’s National Hockey Team national heroes. Another famous moment in the country’s sporting history, was Canada’s hockey win over the Soviet Union in the 1972 Summit Series. The 1972 Summit Series between Canada and the Soviet Union is arguably the most important international tournament ever played and was a defining moment in Canadian sports and cultural history in showing that the country of Canada was and arguably still is the best in the world in the sport of .

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EDMONTON GRADS, TONY GABRIEL, LEAGUE AND THE BLUE JAYS WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIPS OF 1992 AND 1993 - BOUNCE GALLERY The Edmonton Grads: The Edmonton Grads competed from 1915 to 1940 and in that period they won 96.2% of their games, a record that still stands today. The Edmonton Grads represented the country of Canada at international competitions in women’s basketball including at the Olympics.

CFL: The (CFL) is the second most popular spectator sport in the country and the League’s annual championship, the Grey Cup is Canada’s largest annual sporting event.

Tony Gabriel: Tony Gabriel caught a pass in every CFL game he played in for 8 seasons (138) setting a pro football record. His highlight moment was a game winning touchdown catch at the 1976 Grey Cup.

Blue Jays World Series Champions 1992 and 1993: The won the 1992 and 1993 World Series Championships, the first time ever that a game or title has been won in a country other than the United States. Joe Carter clinched the win of the 1993 World Series with a home run in the 9th inning which Canadians celebrated and embraced.

PHIL EDWARDS AND - MOTION GALLERY : Phil Edwards was a black Canadian athlete known as the “Man of Bronze”. He was our country’s most decorated Olympian and the first winner of the Lou Marsh Memorial Award as Canada’s top athlete. When Phil Edwards won a Bronze medal in the 800 metre race at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, it was a devastating blow to Hitler and his philosophy of natural supremacy of the Aryan race.

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Terry Fox: Terry Fox’s “ of Hope” for cancer research touched the hearts of millions of Canadians as it was not only a great moment for athletics but for humanity as well. He is a national hero whose hope, courage, determination and story inspired our nation. The “Marathon of Hope” has become an annual, worldwide charity event which has raised over 500 million to date.

NORTHERN DANCER AND RON TURCOTTE - RIDE GALLERY Northern Dancer: Northern Dancer is Canada’s most famous racing horse and it took him exactly two minutes to become a national hero by winning the Kentucky Derby in 1964. In two years of racing he won 14 of his 18 races and always finished in the top three spots.

Ron Turcotte: Ron Turcotte became a Hall of Fame thoroughbred race horse jockey who was best known as the rider of Secretariat, winner of the U.S. Triple Crown in 1973.

BLUENOSE AND ALWYN MORRIS - SPLASH GALLERY Bluenose: The Bluenose was a celebrated racing ship and hardworking fishing vessel that became a provincial icon for as well as an important Canadian symbol in the 1930’s. In 2002, the declared the depiction on the dime to be the Bluenose.

Alwyn Morris: Alwyn Morris is a native Canadian sprint kayaker who won Gold in the K-2 1000 m and a Bronze in the K-2 500 m events at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. His victory created a sense of pride in the aboriginal community.

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CANADA’S SPORTS HALL OF FAME TEACHER’S GUIDE SHAPING OUR IDENTITY

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOUR CLASS WHAT TO TELL YOUR STUDENTS ABOUT VISITS CANADA’S SPORTS HALL OF FAME THEIR VISIT

When your class arrives at the Hall, please enter through the main Your visit to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame will include some of entrance. There you will be met by your group’s hosts. the following features: The size of your class will determine how many groups will • great stories about incredible Canadian athletes be formed. Each group will be guided through the Hall by a presenter. Your presenter will tell the athlete stories, answer • sports advice from Jarome Iginla, , Alex questions, and profile some of the amazing artefacts and Baumann, Kerrie Lee-Gartner and other famous athletes interactive displays. The presentations are designed to allow the • the chance to shadow box with Lennox Lewis, world heavy tour to begin in any of the twelve galleries. weight boxing champion Your students will be given activity maps to complete during • the opportunity to see Maurice “Rocket” Richard’s hockey their visit. These maps contain theme-related puzzles and search sweater and other artefactsa wheelchair race against activities that will help them to explore more of the interesting multiple Paralympic gold medallist, features of the Hall. • a wheelchair race against multiple Paralympic Gold medallist, Chantal Petitclerc Often there are Honoured Members, Olympians or athletes visiting the Hall during school visits. This could be an opportunity • Terry Fox’s running shoe for your students to ask them questions. • ’s F1 race car The Hall has a lunch room, coat/bag check, vending machines, • skis worn by the Crazy Canucks and retail section. There is also an education room that can be • Olympic Gold medals booked for post-visit debriefs. • media centre (Be a broadcaster, announcer and reporter) • play the many interactive sports activities including football, basketball, soccer, baseball, hockey, wheelchair racing, rowing and ski jumping

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CURRICULUM LINKS TEACHER’S GUIDE SHAPING OUR IDENTITY

The content and activities of Shaping Our Identity are linked to the High School Social Studies Curriculum:

SOCIAL STUDIES 10 10-1 Perspectives of Globalization 10-2 Living in a Globalizing World

KEY ISSUE: To what extent should we embrace globalization? Related Issue 1 To what extent should globalization shape identity? Values and Attitudes Students will: 1.1 - acknowledge and appreciate the existence of multiple perspectives in a globalizing world 1.2 - appreciate why peoples in Canada and other locations strive to promote their culture, languages and identities in a globalizing world Knowledge and Understanding Students will: 1.4 - explore the ways in which individuals and collectives express iden tities 1.5 - explore understandings and dimensions of globalization

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The content and activities of Shaping Our Identity are linked to the High School Social Studies Curriculum:

SOCIAL STUDIES 20 20-1 Perspectives on Nationalism 20-2 Understanding of Nationalism

KEY ISSUE: To what extent do we embrace Nationalism? Related Issue 1 To what extent should nation be the foundation of identity? Values and Attitudes Students will: 1.2 - appreciate the existence of alternative views on the meaning of nation 1.3 - appreciate how the forces of nationalism have shaped, and continue to shape, Canada and the world Knowledge and Understanding Students will: 1.5 - explore a range of expressions of nationalism (Symbols, etc...) 1.10 - evaluate the importance of reconciling contending nationalist loyalties

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Related Issue 2 To what extent should national interest be pursued? Values and Attitudes Students will: 2.1 - appreciate that nations and states pursue national interest 2.2 - appreciate that the pursuit of national interest has positive and negative consequences Related Issue 3 To what extent should internationalism be pursued? Knowledge and Understanding Students will: 3.4 - analyze the motives of nation and state involvement or noninvolvement in international affairs

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Related Issue 4 To what extent should individuals and groups in Canada embrace a national identity? Values and Attitudes Students will: 4.1 - appreciate historical and contemporary attempts to develop a national identity (hockey/lacrosse, etc.) 4.3 - respect the view of other on alternative visions of national identity Knowledge and Understanding Students will: 4.4 - explore multiple perspectives on national identity in Canada

4.7 - evaluate the challenges and opportunities associated with the pro motion of Canadian national unity (Olympic Games, etc.)

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GRADE: 10 PRE OR POST LEARNING ACTIVITIES TEACHER’S GUIDE SHAPING OUR IDENTITY

Having planned your visit to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, it is Frame your findings around one of the following critical thinking recommended that you spend some time preparing your students tasks: for what they will learn while at the Hall. We have prepared • As the Ambassador of Sport for the United Nations, choose some pre-visit and post-visit activities to help you maximize the 3 sports that you believe will help unite the world. What con learning opportunities from your visit. siderations would be important? (i.e. Does luge makes sense in Mexico?) TALK ABOUT IT • You are an Anthropologist, find 5 (or as many as possible) Begin a classroom discussion about sports, focusing on the sports that have been ‘imported’ from other parts of the sports that the students most enjoy playing. You might begin this world. Find a unique way to showcase your findings. For discussion by asking: example, consider a world map that draws connections “Raise your hand if you have participated in sports?” between Canada and these countries. Use symbols. “Which sport do you like to play the most?” • Which athlete’s best represent what it means to be Canadian internationally? What impact have these athletes had globally “What is globalization (Social 10)?” and/or how are they recognized? Your first step for this choice will be to decide what criteria might be used to THINK ABOUT IT measure ‘Canadian-ness’. Rank and provide evidence for each of your choices. For example, and the “How are the Olympic Games and globalization linked?” organization Right to Play. Why are these international recognitions important? What is the connection to LEARN ABOUT IT globalization? Canada Sports Hall of Fame: Assignment Overview Format In Social Studies 10, we explore global identity. For this • You can present your ideas in any format of your choosing, as assignment, you will visit Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and long as you attend to the criteria outlined in the rubric on the consider the extent to which sports have become global. next page.

Process • Tour Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame (before or after assignment) and research (before or after tour) • Identify evidence of the relationship between globalization and sport. Capture this evidence through pictures and written observations (for example, Olympic Games Closing Ceremonies)

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GRADE: 12 PRE OR POST LEARNING ACTIVITIES TEACHER’S GUIDE SHAPING OUR IDENTITY

Having planned your visit to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, it is Frame your findings around one of the following critical thinking recommended that you spend some time preparing your students tasks: for what they will learn while at the Hall. We have prepared • Which sports have had the greatest impact on Canadian some pre-visit and post-visit activities to help you maximize the nationalism and give reasons why? Rank and provide learning opportunities from your visit. evidence for each choice. For example, if you thought that c urling has had the greatest impact on Canadian nationalism, TALK ABOUT IT you would rank curling as your #1 choice and provide Begin a classroom discussion about sports, focusing on the evidence from the research materials and/or from your visit to sports that the students most enjoy playing. You might begin this the Hall of Fame to support your choice. discussion by asking: • Which athlete’s best represent what it means to be Canadian? “Raise your hand if you have participated in sports?” Your first step for this choice will be to decide what criteria might be used to measure ‘Canadian-ness’. Rank and provide “Which sport do you like to play the most?” evidence from research materials and/or from your visit to the “What is nationalism (Social 20)?” Hall of Fame to support each of your choices (i.e. Terry Fox) • Which sporting events have had the greatest impact on THINK ABOUT IT Canadian nationalism? Rank and provide evidence for each choice. “What are Canada’s National Sports?” “Why are they Canada’s National Sports?” Format LEARN ABOUT IT • You can present your ideas in any format of your choosing, as Canada Sports Hall of Fame: Assignment Overview long as you attend to the criteria outlined in the rubric on the next page.

In Social Studies 20, we explore individual and collective iden- tity and Canadian nationalism. For this assignment, you will visit Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and consider the extent to which sport has shaped Canadian nationalism.

Process • Tour Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame • Identify evidence of the impacts of sport on identity and Canadian nationalism, and capture this evidence through pictures and written observations.

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