Skate Across The States
An Ice Hockey Geography Curriculum
Hi my name is Lindsay!
I am a wife, mom of three boys, homeschool mom to two of the boys, and a School Counselor! I am passionate about helping kids align their goals with opportunities!
We are also a hockey family!
Being around hockey has helped me realize how many opportunities are out there to play beyond high school. Therefore, I am combining my knowledge of athletic recruiting, having gone through the athletic recruiting process to play Softball in college, with the opportunities for kids to pursue their goals in hockey.
We live in Alaska!
We travel out of state a lot in order to compete. So I thought, why not combine United States geography with hockey?
This curriculum is a starting place!
While there are links to websites to gather information, my hope is as a family you'll explore beyond the information provided.
Have fun on your hockey journey throughout the United States!
Course Description:
Explore the United States geography through the lens of ice hockey. This course delves into the origins, multiple development levels, and locations of men’s and women’s ice hockey across the 50 states. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of important facts about each state and the opportunities to play ice hockey beyond high school.
Course Resources:
National Geographic Kids U.S. States and Territories website
Hockey league website links
Key Topics:
State Facts: Learn important state facts including capital city, state resources, National Parks, and other fun facts.
Ice Hockey Leagues: Learn about the NHL, NCAA, AHL, NAHL and other prominent leagues and teams. Discover recruiting pathways, roster numbers, and financial compensation.
Ice Hockey Hotspots: Discover key cities that have become synonymous with ice hockey excellence.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Identify the geographical location of each state.
Be able to identify state capitals and other large cities.
Recognize the major leagues, NCAA programs and teams in other leagues offered in each state.
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