Junior Education Program Was Designed in Conjunction with Ontario’S Junior Curriculum to Ensure That Your Students Receive Relevant, Unique and Fun Lessons
Junior
Education
Program
HOCKEY HALL OF FAME
Introduction
Welcome to the Hockey Hall of Fame Junior Program.
This program was designed to assist you in planning your trip with
your class to the Hockey Hall of Fame with your class. The program
consists of three sections: Pre-Visit activities, Hall Visit activities, and
Post-Visit activities. These activities cover a broad range of curriculum
subjects such as Math, Social Studies, Language and the Arts.
In the “Pre-Visit activities”, your students will be introduced to three
stories about a beaver named Rusty and how he learns about
hockey and the Hockey Hall of Fame. Each story is accompanied
by a worksheet.
When you visit the Hockey Hall of Fame, there is an activity that
guides you through the Hall entitled “Helping Rusty Score a Goal”. Divide the class into groups of 4-8 students and have each group start at different questions. The map found at the end of the activity will assist students with locating the answers.
Back at school, there are more activities entitled “Post-Hall” activities which can serve as a guideline for any extensions you might wish to design. Furthermore, our web-site provides an enormous amount of information on all aspects of the game. Feel free to browse www.hhof.com for any ideas or questions you might have. We have also provided a list of hockey-related books and novels that may be of some help when introducing the trip to your class.
Thank you for using the Hockey Hall of Fame Junior Program. Should you have any questions regarding the program or would like to book your group visit, please contact the Group Sales Department at 416-360-7735 ext. 292 or toll-free at 1-888-879-0970.
The contents of this education program are recommended for Grades 4-6.
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The Hockey Hall of Fame’s Junior Education Program was designed in conjunction with Ontario’s Junior Curriculum to ensure that your students receive relevant, unique and fun lessons.
The Social Sciences curriculum is incorporated by having students locate relevant information from a variety of sources, by asking pertinent questions to gain information, by communicating information about early communities and by examining how environment, society and technology were related in early communities.
Students will identify various parts of speech such as verbs, adjectives and adverbs. They will label and use pictures and diagrams appropriately, select and use words to create specific effects and produce media texts using writing and materials from other media to integrate the Language curriculum.
As a part of the Math curriculum, students will be using a variety of estimation strategies; they will be representing and explaining number concepts, adding and subtracting numbers mentally, explaining their thought processes when solving problems involving whole numbers and identifying relationships between and among patterns.
Students will have the opportunity to produce two- and three- dimensional works of art that communicate ideas for specific purposes; they will identify strengths and areas for improvement in their own work and that of others as a part of the Art curriculum.
Activities have also been compiled where students will be directed to the Hockey Hall of Fame’s website found at www.hhof.com to search for answers. The Hockey Hall of Fame’s website is a great hockey resource that features over 75,000 web pages.
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The following list of references has been compiled by the Hockey Hall
of Fame Education Working Committee to complement the Junior
Education Program and to further enhance your visit:
Books at the Junior and Intermediate Levels
Carrier, Roch. 1985. The Hockey Sweater. Tundra Books. Drumtra, Stacy. 1992. Face-Off. Avon Books. Field, Russell. 1999. Game Face. Somerville House USA. Halecroft, David. 1990. Alden All-Stars (series). Puffin Books. Jam, Teddy & Ange Zhang. 2001. The Kid Line. Groundwood Books. Johnson, Ann Donegan. 1984. The Value of Tenacity. Value Communications. Korman, Gordon. 1999. Slapshots #1 – The Stars from Mars. Scholastic Canada. Korman, Gordon. 1999. Slapshots #2 – All-Mars All-Stars. Scholastic Canada. Korman, Gordon. 2000. Slapshots #3 – The Face-Off Phony. Scholastic Canada. Korman, Gordon. 2000. Slapshots #4 – Cup Crazy. Scholastic Canada. Kramer, S.A. 1999. Hockey’s Greatest Players. Random House. Leonetti, Mike. 2000. My Leafs Sweater. Rainbow Book Distribution. McFarlane, Brian. 2002. Real Stories from the Rink. Tundra Books. McFarlane, Brian. 2003. On the Hockey Highway. Fenn Publishing. McGugan, Jim. 1999. Bridge 6. Stoddart. Pecota, Silvia. 2004. Hockey Across Canada. Hushion House. Rose, Melanie & Matt Napier. 2002. Z is for Zamboni. Gale Group. Wark, Laurie. 1998. Hockey (Basics for Beginners). Kids Can Press.
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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 make a reservation, please phone: (416) 360- 7735 ext.292 or toll-free at 1-888-879-0970 or email at [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?
Education rates (minimum 15 guests)
General group $10.00 Student (14 years – 18 years) $8.00 Youth (4 years – 13 years) $7.00 Senior group (65+ years) $8.00
• Adults accompanying school groups receive one complimentary general admission for every 10 youth/students. Additional adults pay a special $7.00 (Youth) or $8.00 (Student) 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 $10.00. *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.
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4. 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 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 group leader is highly recommended. Please see the complimentary voucher found on page 7 to visit the Hockey Hall of Fame prior to your trip.
5. How can the Hockey Hall of Fame be accessed by a field trip
group?
• TTC or Go Train – to Union Station.
• Bus – see map on page 9
Below-ground route • Proceed from Union Station and follow underground walkway system to Brookfield Place. Follow signs in Brookfield 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 Brookfield 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 9 for more information on bus transportation.
6. 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.
7. Does the Hockey Hall of Fame have a coat check or lockers? • No, not available at this time.
8. What about lunch facilities? Food cannot be brought into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Pepsi refreshment and snack machines are located inside the Hall. There is a food court adjacent to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Recommendations for local restaurants that accommodate school groups can be provided.
9. Are there other attractions close by? CN Tower Harbourfront Rogers Centre Eaton Centre Air Canada Centre Sony 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.
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Hockey Hall of Fame Education Working Committee
Hockey Hall of Fame Staff Members Miragh Addis Co-ordinator, Archivist and Collections Registrar Kylie Allan Co-ordinator, Group Sales and Promotions Wendy Cramer Co-ordinator, Group Bookings Ron Ellis Director, Public Affairs and Assistant to the President Matt Mitanis Co-ordinator, Web Operations Phil Pritchard Vice-President, Hockey Operations and Curator Jacqueline Schwartz Manager, Promotions and Attraction Services
Volunteer staff members Michelle Comeau Toronto District School Board Rob Hochberg Toronto District School Board Patty Johnson Association of Jewish Schools Tracey Parish Toronto Catholic District School Board Christopher Russell Independent School Board Rey Sandre Toronto Catholic District School Board Graham Wood Toronto District School Board
FREE ADMISSION FOR TEACHERS! The Hockey Hall of Fame invites you to see for yourself how a class trip to the Hall is indeed educational and entertaining! Show your Ontario College of Teachers membership card and receive FREE admission to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Offer valid for one free admission and cannot be combined with any other promotional offer.
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Field trip evaluation form
Your input is appreciated. Please complete the following form after your class’s
visit to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Name of school: ______
Date of tour: ______
Group supervisor: ______
Phone number: ______
Section of program 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. 1 2 3
• The education program material helps complement specific curriculum studies. 1 2 3
• Materials are appropriate for my grade level and easy to facilitate. 1 2 3
• The Hall of Fame guide map is helpful when moving from zone to zone. 1 2 3
• Hockey Hall of Fame staff are helpful and courteous. 1 2 3
• Full value is received for cost invested in field trip. 1 2 3
• The Hockey Hall of Fame is easily accessible. 1 2 3
• Please circle means of transportation Subway Go Train Bus
• Other comments or suggestions: ______
______
______Please return to: Hockey Hall of Fame (Group Booking Department) Brookfield Place, 30 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1X8. Fax: 416-360-1316. E-mail: [email protected]
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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, Brookfield 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. (10 Front Street West)
Guest directions • Upon arrival at bus drop-off zone, proceed to Concourse Level of Brookfield Place and check in at the Hockey Hall of Fame Admissions desk.
Bus Parking • Please contact the Group Reservations office during business hours regarding bus parking information.
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Playing
Certificate
This is to certify that
Name
Grade and school
Whose signature is below, is eligible to play in the Hockey Hall of Fame “Goals, saves and stats” Education Program
Date
Signature of participant
Ron Ellis, HHOF
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