March 25, 2015 : Ice Hockey

The Mini Page is a syndicated, four-page tabloid written for young children found each Wednesday in The Denver Post. This issue of The Mini Page is available through the eEdition Archive to registered eEdition subscribers

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Activities:

1. Write “Field Hockey” on half of a piece of paper. On the other half, write “Ice Hockey.” Paste newspaper words that describe each game under its name.

2. List the physical qualities needed by a hockey player. Find equipment in the newspaper to help develop those qualities.

3. Check your newspaper for school or professional hockey games. Choose one you’d like to attend.

4. How are these important to hockey: (a) Frozen Four, (b) power plays, (c) Olympics and (d) safety equipment?

5. Compare the skills needed by defensemen and forwards. Write a paragraph explaining which position you would like to play and why.

Mini Page activities meet many state and national educational standards. Each week we identify standards that relate to The Mini Page content and offer activities that will help your students reach them.

This week's standard:
Students understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction. (Physical Education)

(standards by Dr. Sherrye D. Garrett, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi)