INTRODUCTION To the Teacher, Welcome and thank you for selecting the Hockey Hall of Fame Senior Level Educational Program to complement your course of study. The program is designed from ‘‘Ontario Ministry of Education’’ guidelines and presented in a clear and friendly fashion. The materials can all be photocopied for classroom use. This program is designed as a series of activities for the subject areas of English, Math, History, Geography, Business and Physical Education for various grade levels. 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 education program are recommended for Grades 10-12. 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 Sales 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 8-10 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) Education rates (minimum 15 guests) General group .......................................................................... $9.00 Senior group ( 65+ years) ........................................................ $6.00 Youth (4 years --- 13 years) ...................................................... $6.00 Students (14 years --- 18 years)..………………………………… $7.00 • Adults with school groups receive one complimentary general admission for every 10 students. Additional adults pay a special rate 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 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. HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION PROGRAM Introduction 2 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. 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) History English Geography Business Math Phys-ed • 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 topic 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 (8-10 students plus a leader) at different zones in the Hockey Hall of Fame. This will help traffic flow. • A pre-visit by the teacher organizing the field trip 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? • TTC or Go Train --- to Union Station stop • Bus --- see map Below-ground route from Union Station • 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 refer to page 7 for more information regarding directions and bus parking. 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, 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 available inside the Hockey Hall of Fame and recommendations for local restaurants that will accommodate school groups can be provided. An extensive food court is located adjacent to the Hockey Hall of Fame. 10.Are there other attractions close by? • Yes: CN Tower Harbourfront Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome) 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. HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION PROGRAM Introduction 4 Hockey Hall of Fame Education Working Committee Hockey Hall of Fame Staff Members Miragh Addis………………….. Co-ordinator, Archivist and Collections Registrar Wendy Cramer ....................... Co-ordinator, 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, Hockey Operations and Curator Jacqueline Schwartz .............. Manager, Promotions and Attraction 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 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. HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION PROGRAM Introduction 5 Field Trip Evaluation Form Your input is appreciated. Please complete the following form after your class’ visit to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Thank You. Name of school: ________________________________________ Please return to: Hockey Hall of Fame (Group Sales Date of tour: ________________________________________ Department) BCE Place Group supervisor: ________________________________________ 30 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario Phone number: ________________________________________ M5E 1X8 Fax: (416) 360-1316 Section of Hockey Hall of Fame Education 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 • Is 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: HOCKEY HALL OF FAME EDUCATION PROGRAM Introduction 6 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